Centennial League’s Bests: Ball Handlers
A good ball club needs an effective ball handler to make it go. There were several good ones in the Centennial League this past season. Here are some of the Centennial League’s best ball handlers: Vicarrio Triplett, junior, Hayden: Hayden…
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Continue ReadingA good ball club needs an effective ball handler to make it go. There were several good ones in the Centennial League this past season.
Here are some of the Centennial League’s best ball handlers:
Vicarrio Triplett, junior, Hayden:
Hayden struggled this season, but the Wildcats were blessed with two dynamic ball handlers in Triplett and senior John Roeder John Roeder 6'2" | CG Hayden | 2020 State KS . Triplett was expert at handling full-court pressure and driving to find open shooters. While he can create his own shots off the dribble, he’s excellent at creating opportunities for others.
Mateo Hyman Mateo Hyman 6'2" | CG Seaman | 2022 State KS , 6-1 sophomore, Seaman:
Similar to Triplett, Hyman was forced to handle the ball under extreme duress as Seaman was pressured a lot. The sophomore-heavy Vikings were not very experienced, and it showed in their record. But Hyman will be a top playmaker and ball handler under pressure for the next two seasons.
Josh Williams, junior, Washburn Rural:
Williams is deferential to a fault. Coach Kevin Muff really wanted Williams to shoot more, and to create his own shot more as part of the Junior Blues offense. There’s no question Williams is a slick ball handler. Muff just believes he’s capable of even more.
Trevion Alexander, junior, Topeka West:
Alexander is different from the others on the list in that his ability to handle the ball is compounded by his supreme physical gifts. He’s no little point guard out there. He’s all of 6-foot-3 and will ram the ball down your throat. But he’s graceful and effective as a ball handler. He’s different because of his long strides, his height to see over defenders, and his strength to drive with physicality.
Juan’Tario Roberts, sophomore, Highland Park:
Roberts is unique to this list because, first and foremost, he drives to score. The sophomore is just 5-foot-10, and he’s not a deadly outside shooter, so his ability to drive and create shots is even more impressive. Roberts was city newcomer of the year last as a freshman, averaging 11.6 points per game. This year he lifted his average to 14.9. He blows by defenders in the open court, slices through the lane for contested shots, and is impervious to on-ball pressure.
Others:
Skyler Douglas, senior, Emporia
Mitch Munsen Mitch Munsen 6'2" | CG Manhattan | 2020 State KS , senior, Manhattan
Jahi Peppers, junior, Highland Park
John Roeder John Roeder 6'2" | CG Hayden | 2020 State KS , senior, Hayden
Terrence Tedder, sophomore, Junction City
Peyton Weixelman Peyton Weixelman 6'0" | CG Manhattan | 2020 State KS , senior, Manhattan