Kansas 15U Standouts at PH Live

<p>As we head into another weekend of great action, let’s take one last look back at the top performers at PH Live in Kansas City last weekend.</p> <p>Here’s an effort to pick the Kansas 15U all-stars from PH Live (listed in alphabetical order):</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270268" first="David" last="Cobin"]</strong>, 5-foot-8 guard, KC Spurs Black, Desoto HS (pictured):</p> <p>Cobin is a high-scoring point guard who can shoot from deep, as well as penetrate and get shots off in the lane. He plays an active, attacking defense with great hands and anticipation. He put up some big point games against really good competition in KC.</p> <p><strong>Emmett Gaskill</strong>, 6-foot-2 forward, SSA Hoops Elite Black, Hugoton HS:</p> <p>SSA Black had a really good weekend, considering the competition they faced in Pool C. A lot of players stood out, but the Hugoton product might have been the most consistent. Gaskill showed he can perform against big city boys as well as Western Kansas opponents. He has a solid, skilled game, able to perform roles in every style and situation. He can handle the ball full court, helps break pressure, works well on the wing and can make plays in the lane. He has a solid build at 6-foot-2, which allows him to bang in the lane and fight through physical defense.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270297" first="Jaxon" last="Klein"]</strong>, 6-foot-5 forward, KC Spurs Black, Blue Valley Northwest HS:</p> <p>Klien matches really nice athleticism with a motor that has just one speed. He never backs down from contact, but goes straight into it. He can handle the ball, turning rebounds at one end into high-octane breaks at the other end. He has a long, angular frame that lets him penetrate and get shots off at acrobatic angles. He is quicker than big forwards, and longer and springier than small wings.</p> <p><strong>JJ Maddox</strong>, 6-foot guard, Between the Lines, Shawnee Mission West HS:</p> <p>On a team of mostly Missourians, Maddox represented Kansas nicely. He is a long, well-built guard who moves faster than anyone else on the court. He plays an aggressive style at the defensive end, anticipating and intercepting passes and slapping away dribbles with his quick hands and long arms. He gets a lot of break attempts because of his speed, and he can take the ball to the hole through traffic.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270298" first="Josiah" last="Polynice"]</strong>, 6-foot guard, KC Spurs Silver, Olathe South HS:</p> <p>Polynice is a really polished ball handler who plays a traditional point guard style. He protects the ball and makes sure teammates are involved. He can get into the lane for jumpers and runners, and he draws a lot of fouls. He’s solidly built and physical with the ball. He is just as tough in on-ball defense and on the boards.</p> <p>Second Team:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270292" first="Bryce" last="Beisner"]</strong>, 6-foot-2 forward, SSA Hoops Elite Black, Beloit HS:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270296" first="Mason" last="English"]</strong>, 6-foot-2 guard, Victory Ministry, Pittsburg HS:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1273045" first="Blake" last="Kilian"]</strong>, 6-foot-4 forward, KC Spurs Silver, Blue Valley West HS:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1212976" first="Chase" last="Thompson"]</strong>, 5-foot-10 guard, KS 94x50 Elite, Topeka West HS:</p> <p><strong>Amarian Womack</strong>, 5-foot-10 guard, KC Runnin’ Rebels, KC-Washington HS:</p>