Team Preview: Yukon (6A)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s always a sigh of relief for any coach who returns two star players. That’s the story for the Yukon Millers this upcoming season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Millers return two very exciting players in [player_tooltip player_id="955402" first="Brayden" last="Dutton"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1015789" first="Colby" last="Baker"]. Both of these guys can get hot on any given night and are very comfortable leading an offense. They’ll count on these two a good amount this season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dutton, a junior, is one of the state’s best athletes. As the quarterback on the football team, his vision translates to the hardwood as he is a very capable passer. Dutton averaged 11 points per contest as a sophomore last year and is a microwave scorer. When he’s hot, he’s incredibly hard to stop. He’s also a solid ball handler and fast with the ball in his hands. Dutton is an elite shooter with range and is a hard guard to slow down.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Baker will be back for his senior campaign and has a case for one of the best shooters in the class. He had a good amount of games last season where he made over six threes. Baker has a quick release and is always looking to shoot the ball. Baker, who has good length at 6’4, likes to defend too and uses his long arms to get in passing lanes. He really adds to the athleticism of this Yukon team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rounding out the Millers lineup are solid role players that bring depth to this squad. Shannon Henthorne, another senior, will look to step into a bigger role for Yukon. He’s a quick guard that gets to the basket at ease and finishes well. They also have a solid player in Zach Cantwell who uses his 6’5 frame to block shots and get rebounds. Cantwell isn’t afraid to step out and shoot mid range shots either, as he will be an anchor down low. Damontrell Adams is a guy that the Millers are really excited about. As a sophomore, he’ll have to step up and show he’s ready to play early, but his offensive skills and shooting abilities are undeniable.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coming off of a 14-12 year, the Millers have the talent and star power to really compete this year. They will have plenty of experience and lots of shooters on the floor. Yukon has the talent to produce the best team they have had in awhile, and they have their eyes set on the state tournament.</span></p>