Kansas 2024s On the Rise

<p>With the grassroots season in full swing, new names in the 2024class have started to take off. With the LiveSZN Kickoff, The Grind SZN Kick Off, and Chi Town tip off in the books and the upcoming mega event the Prep Hoops Live coming to Kansas City this weekend, let’s take a look at some 2024 names to check out who should be in attendance setting the gym on fire.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1156753" first="Wesley" last="Edison"], 6’3 Guard, Lawrence Free State, Team Buddy Buckets-KS 2024: A really talented guard who is helping Team BB-KS come out to a really fast start this travel season. He has great length, ability with the ball and can get out in transition with either pushing the break or running lanes. He plays with tremendous energy and is not a ball stopper and make plays in a variety of ways.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Andrell Burton Jr., 6’4 Wing, Campus, Team Buddy Buckets-KS 2024: Much like Edison, Burton is a transition monster, with great size and athleticism he is a highlight play waiting to happen. He can play above the rim and scores through contact easily. He should be put on a ton of radars in KS after this spring as he has got off to a fast start, and will look to be a big piece moving forward for both his grassroots club and Campus.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Brax Fischer, 5’11 Guard, Abilene, SSA Elite 2024 Black: A crafty ball handler, playmaker, and good shooter of the ball, Fischer has the tools to be a really solid guard throughout his high school and grassroots run. Plays extremely hard and when playing in rhythm can really cause havoc for defenses. If he gets space he has a sweet pull up jumper as well. Learning the speed of the game at the high level grassroots scene and getting comfortable with it will take his game to new heights.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Jaron Ashley, 6’4 Forward, KC United 2024: A big bodied forward who is a great rim protector and scorer of the basketball in the paint. This past weekend in Oklahoma he posted a huge double double performance with 16 points and 14 rebounds in a big win over 1Ten Basketball. He is a consistent shot blocker with patience and timing, and keeps balls in play as well for his teammates to get the loose ball. He could be a big time prospect coming up.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thomas Patton, 6’4 Forward, Free State, SSA 2024 White: A slender stretch four player, Patton has a terrific mid range jump shot, with great touch and shoots it with tremendous efficiency. He has shown flashes of post presence on both ends of the floor and as he gets stronger will look to add that staple into his game. He is a really solid screener and passer of the ball, which is a nice asset with his length and ability to see over the defense.</p>