AVCTL: Senior Standouts (Guards)
With the season in full swing, Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at several players raising their profile in the Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail League this season. Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail (I) Derby, Campus, Hutchinson, Maize, Newton, Salina Central, Salina South Jacob…
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Continue ReadingWith the season in full swing, Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at several players raising their profile in the Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail League this season.
Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail (I)
Derby, Campus, Hutchinson, Maize, Newton, Salina Central, Salina South
Jacob Karsak Jacob Karsak 6'2" | CG Derby | 2020 State KS , 6’2, G, 2020, Derby
A nice swing style player who can score quickly from the corner three spot. He has good size and good length and the soft touch to his shot. Karsak always seems ready to score and doesn’t take long to get his shot off. A 3-point threat opposing teams have to keep their eyes on. Karsak is averaring 8.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and one steal per game. He’s shooting 42 percent from the floor and 31 percent from 3-point range and 70 percent (19-27) from the free throw line.
Steele Chapman Steele Chapman 6'1" | PG Campus | 2020 State KS , 6’1, PG, 2020, Campus
One of the state’s top senior point guards, Chapman has helped Campus to a 17-0 record this season and a No. 1 ranking in the latest Kansas 5A poll. He has terrific speed and quickness with the ball, has good vision and looks to set up his teammates, but can also score when necessary. He has a smooth left handed shooting stroke and is at his best pulling up off the dribble in the mid-range. He recently committed to play at Southwestern College.
Ladell Clemons Ladell Clemons 6'1" | CG Derby | 2020 State KS , 6’1, G, 2020, Derby
Clemons is a two-way player who has good speed, athleticism and a strong IQ. Clemons is a nice athlete who doesn’t have to score to make an impact. He’s a strong defender who has good length and a way of finding angles and playing strong around the basket. Clemons is averaring 5 points, 2.6 rebounds and one steal per game while shooting 73 percent from the free throw line, hitting 24-33.
Weston Kraus Weston Kraus 6'7" | PF Hutchinson | 2020 State KS , 6’8, F, 2020, Hutchinson
A player with elite size around the rim. Kraus is a 6’8 forward who can score around the glass and finish plays at the rim. He can block shots and collect rebounds and has the ability to get to the free throw line. He’s averaging a team-high 11.8 points per game and 7.2 rebounds. He also adds 1.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.1 blocks per game. Kraus is shooting 44 percent from the field and 56 percent from the free throw line.
Jaheem Ray Jaheem Ray 5'8" | CG Newton | 2020 State KS , 5’7, G, 2020, Newton
A skilled point guard who can create for himself and is good at getting his teammates involved. Ray is a strong, quick guard for Newton who is resilient as a scorer and defender. He is a terrific ball handler who can create on the perimeter and get inside where he scores using floaters and jump shots. Ray can also hit shots from 3-point range showing an all-around game for a lead guard. A point who is a strong passer and scorer. Ray is averaring 12.8 points, two rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.