2020 RANKINGS: Unranked to Ranked

Israel Potoczny

May 1, 2020 @ 07:46 PM

2020 RANKINGS: Unranked to Ranked Prep Hoops has released its latest Kansas Class of 2020 rankings and the class is filled with several future Division I prospects, including a few who already hold offers. The latest version includes 210 players in the final 2020 rankings. Here, Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at several of the biggest risers since the last edition was released. [player_tooltip player_id="942471" first="Sylvester" last="Union"], 5’10, G, 2020, Olathe North Union is known for his play on the field but he showed a terrific all-around game on the hardwood. An underrated scoring guard who can create with his dribble and connect from three-point range and the mid-range area. Union has good control and a lot of strength and strong athleticism and also good leadership. A scoring threat who makes a splash. He played hard on defense as well and can create problems for point guards. [player_tooltip player_id="942460" first="Alex" last="Krogmeier"], 6’4, G/F, 2020, Newton A strong leader and standout wing player who has size, strength and athleticism to play inside and out. He’s a strong rebounder as well and has a way to impact the game as a score, rebounder and defensive player given his ability to come away with the ball. Krogmeier can score in bunches inside and out and has a lot of confidence from 3-point range. He led his team in scoring with 15 points per game and added 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game. [player_tooltip player_id="942472" first="Kamari" last="Armstrong"], 6’2, G, 2020, Olathe East Armstrong is a nice athletic player who looks to rebound, facilitate and score when he has an open look. He’s a playmaker with the ball and can connect from three-point range, the mid-range area and around the glass. He has a creative game and looks to break down defenders and stop-and-pop or use his step-back jumper from the mid-range or 3-point distance. [player_tooltip player_id="942474" first="Nick" last="Blackford"], 6’1, G, 2020, Blue Valley North A well-conditioned player who can make good plays on both ends. He has a nice shot from 3-point range and has the confidence to shoot in pressure situations. Blackford is also a solid defender who looks to create problems and stay close to his opponents. He has a way of coming away with the ball in contact situations and is good at collapsing on the ball. [player_tooltip player_id="946190" first="Olin" last="Yoder"], 6’1, G, 2020, Free State A consistent scorer for Free State who has come into his own as a scorer, hitting 3-pointers in crucial moments. Yoder is quick with his dribble and a strong catch-and-shoot player. He had a solid summer from Grandstand Elite, but he really made a statement this season and late in Free State’s run at state. He is a fluid player who can create but looks to play off the ball and score from 3-point range. [player_tooltip player_id="946191" first="Hayden" last="Young"], G, 2020, Blue Valley A solid senior guard for Blue Valley who can run the floor, make extra passes and connect from three-point range. He has a good outside shot and a lot of confidence when he’s getting touches. Young is a multiple sport athlete who is well conditioned and is mobile and looks to stay active and run the floor and contest shots and passes. [player_tooltip player_id="946185" first="Valdez" last="White"], 5’8, G, 2020, Lawrence A tough player who runs the floor and stays active on both ends of the floor. White can hit 3-pointers and makes plays off the ball well. He is strong on defense and has a good shot from the corner three spot. Also a good defender and underrated rebounder for his size. A player who plays beyond his listed height.