Nebraska Boys Basketball Class of 2021 Post-Season Stock Risers

With this year being a historical year for Nebraska High School basketball, many student-athletes flew under the radar that could be stellar at the next level. Stats arent always the best determining factor for recruitment. Some players have sacrificed their own personal growth for the sake of the team while other athletes play for a team that record isn’t so hot. If these sportsmen are given an opportunity they usually end up being a vital piece for their future programs. The players listed below continue to show signs of growth and eagerness to reach the next level.   [caption id="attachment_1178280" align="alignleft" width="274"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/C02676F9-DEE5-4FA5-8D9F-96BD5143C12E-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1178280" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/C02676F9-DEE5-4FA5-8D9F-96BD5143C12E-2-274x300.jpg" alt="" width="274" height="300" /></a> Photo: [player_tooltip player_id="1035620" first="Anthony" last="Adkinsson"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="1035620" first="Anthony" last="Adkinsson"] 6’4" | SF | Omaha Benson | 2021 Anthony was the team captain for Benson averaging 7 points per contest and 6 rebounds. He has great height and his length gives him a good advantage on the defensive end. Adkinsson uses his athleticism very well and can play above the rim. Ranked the 12th best small forward in Nebraska, With a great coaching staff and solid environment, Anthony will be a great addition.           <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/95-Graham-Cassoutt.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1071175 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/95-Graham-Cassoutt-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="890486" first="Graham" last="Cassoutt"] 6’6" | Forward | Papillion South | 2021 Graham is a fine player that can play scrappy if necessary or run the offense. He has an excellent jump shot and doesn’t fold to pressure. Cassoutt can get hot and hit shot after shot. He has great height so he can bother the defense with his length. Graham averaged 12 points and 5 rebounds per game his senior season and can provide an even better contribution at the next level. He continues to get better and harder to guard.     [caption id="attachment_1071117" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/10-Curtis-Ogba-Jr..jpg"><img class="wp-image-1071117 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/10-Curtis-Ogba-Jr.-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Photo: [player_tooltip player_id="890484" first="Curtis" last="Ogba"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="890484" first="Curtis" last="Ogba"] 5’7" | PG | Omaha North | 2021 Curtis is a pass-first point guard with the ability to go into an offensive attack mode when necessary. He has a nice handle on the ball and great court vision. Ogba can shoot on or off the dribble from long to midrange and occasionally blow by the defense for a finish at the rim. With the right coaching staff and environment, Curtis will be a problem for opposers.           [caption id="attachment_1180881" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/CA93A972-2D26-4504-BC35-B78601A0CAB6.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1180881" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/CA93A972-2D26-4504-BC35-B78601A0CAB6-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Photo: [player_tooltip player_id="1156151" first="Marreion" last="Marks"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="1156151" first="Marreion" last="Marks"] 6’3" | CG | Omaha Northwest High School | 2021 Marreion has an extreme amount of potential. He has all the mechanics and a solid stature. He embodies speed, strength, and agility. He sets strong screens, plays aggressive defense, and an athletic finisher on the offensive end. Coached under former Creighton University standout Donnie Jonhson, Marreion has started to develop into a consistent all-around player.         [caption id="attachment_1180943" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/C4587C3C-20A1-4E1C-AEA4-6696C39D3F21.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1180943" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/C4587C3C-20A1-4E1C-AEA4-6696C39D3F21-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Photo: [player_tooltip player_id="1035625" first="Landon" last="Broer"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="1035625" first="Landon" last="Broer"] 6’2" | CG | Omaha Northwest | 2021 Landon averaged roughly 10.0 points per game, a steal, and a few rebounds per game. What sticks out is his ability to hit the pull-up jumper and push the ball up the floor. He tends to find his teammates wide open and sends a solid pass their way for an easy score. Broer is constantly improving and will make a great point guard for whoever he chooses to play for.           [caption id="attachment_1180972" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/66484B64-57D4-4EF2-83A5-A3A3FDF83E31-2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1180972" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/66484B64-57D4-4EF2-83A5-A3A3FDF83E31-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Photo: [player_tooltip player_id="890483" first="Ater" last="Louis"][/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="890483" first="Ater" last="Louis"] 6’8" | C | Bellevue East | 2021 Ater had a solid senior season for the Bellevue East Chieftains. In 22 games he averaged 8 points, 7 rebounds, and close to 5 blocks per game. Not only is he a great shot blocker but he also has great hands and finishes In the paint with power. If you’re looking for a powerful big that can protect the paint, then Louis is your guy.         [caption id="attachment_1180998" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/413559B7-5C7E-44A5-8E25-10821D5D6637.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1180998" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/413559B7-5C7E-44A5-8E25-10821D5D6637-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Photo: Jayden Curtis-Sayers[/caption] Jayden Curtis-Sayers 6’3" | Guard | Omaha Northwest | 2021 Jayden is a big diamond in the ruff. He can put up big numbers even if he isn’t the first option and that’s huge. He plays off the basketball extremely well. Curtis-Sayers is a solid all-around player on both ends of the floor and what’s most impressive is his ability to push forward despite immense pressure. Jayden averaged 15.6 points, 6 rebounds, and one steal per game. He had a season-high 31 point performance and followed it up with another 27 point game. From there he went on to have 5 more 20+ point games all while remaining unselfish and poised. That earned him a ticket to the Metro All-Star Game. He has great size that will transition over very well to the next level. I look forward to seeing his success in the near future. Whatever program that chooses this young man will reap benefits.     [player_tooltip player_id="890467" first="Lucas" last="Vogt"] 6’0" | PG | BRLD | 2021 Lucas is a solid point guard with a great iq. He knows when to be aggressive and he also realizes when to distribute to his teammates. Vogt has a nice jump shot from long or midrange and is also able to drive by the defense and finish at the rim. Lucas moves his feet very well which allows him to play tough-nosed defense against the opposing point guard. He played Grassroots with the OSA Crusaders 3SSB, so he can play with high-level players and still be extremely effective.