Summit Grill Shootout Standouts

 Through the Prep Hoops Missouri Magical Stream Machine, we had a chance to watch the action at the Summit Grill Shootout at Lee’s Summit. Here is a look at Wednesday’s standouts.

Aaron Franklin Aaron Franklin 6'4" | SG Raytown | 2021 State MO 6’5 Raytown: The 2021 wing has been having a tremendous campaign and that continued on Wednesday night with a 27-point effort in a win against Central. He is a big matchup problem with his size, athleticism and skill level and all were on full display as he attacked the basket, knocked down 3-pointers and hit the boards with tenacity. He is a skilled ball handler and playmaker who will also find the open man. He is averaging nearly 22 points a game. He is one of the unsigned players in the KC area.

Xavier Sykes Xavier Sykes 5'10" | PG Rock Bridge | 2021 State MO 5’10 Rock Bridge: The 2021 Pittsburg State signee had a big game in the Bruins victory over Lincoln Prep. The quick lefty is a bucket who can create off the dribble and get into the lane with his speed and ability to change directions on the go. He is a strong finisher in the lane and he will stop and pop jumpers on the dime. And when guarded by a smaller player, he even went into the post and got bucket.

Chaz Watson 6’1 Lee’s Summit West: A very talented 2024 guard who scored a team-high 13 points in the Titans victory over Lee’s Summit. He came off the bench and provided some instant offense in the first half when his team started slow offensively. He had nine points on three nice moves in the lane and a 3-pointer from the head of the key. He’s also tough enough to battle inside against the older players.

Austin Robb and Bud Crawford Bud Crawford 6'7" | PF Lee's Summit | 2021 State MO , Lee’s Summit: On a team that starts five talented 2022 players, these two 2021s came off the bench and had productive outings last night against Lee’s Summit West. Crawford is a 6’8″ post player who scored nine points and had a very workmanlike effort inside. He also rebounded and provided a physical presence. Robb scored 11 points and provided the outside pop with a trio of 3-pointers on the evening.

Diante Morton 6’0″ Central: The 2022 combo guard scored a team-high 17 points in the lost against Raytown on Wednesday night. He has a nice combination of quickness and strength, which he utilizes to get into the lane and excel in the open court. He can also hit the 3-point shot, where he is especially reliable from the corners.

Jaishon Jefferson Jaishon Jefferson 6'3" | SG Lincoln Prep | 2021 State MO 6’2″ Lincoln Prep: The 2021 wing was impressive with his overall activity at both ends of the court. He got buckets on short jumper and drives and he was also a factor on the second line of his team’s defensive pressure with his anticipation and being in the right position to make plays.