Prep Hoops Live Kansas City: Looking Ahead

<p>Looking ahead to the premier event of the weekend with the field of over 150 teams in just the 17U division alone, with talent loaded from around the country, we will focus on some play storylines heading into the weekend with guys from the Kansas scene, who will be very well represented at the event.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="889463" first="Max" last="Alexander"], 5’11 Point Guard, Buddy Buckets 2022 will look to continue his quick start to the spring session, being a great guard in the back court playing along side the elite shooter of Ethan Scott. Alexander’s ability to create with the ball in his hands for himself and others has been a nice boost for the loaded Buddy Buckets squad. </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="1139910" first="Cooper" last="Autry"], 6’4 Wing, SSA Elite 17 (2022) Black (Pictured) will look to get his offensive game going and give that squad a scoring spark from the second unit. He was really solid on the defensive end with his physical frame and quick feet, but on the high school scene we are used to seeing him being more of a playmaker and open shot maker, so he will be hoping to add that element to his game this weekend with his group playing in a loaded pool D.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="891914" first="Tyrese" last="Cannon"], 6’5 Wing, 816 Varisty Cherepkai (2022) is back in action this weekend and I will be able to see him live for the first time this spring. The freakishly athletic and explosive wing will look to get out and going quickly and establish himself as a premier wing prospect at the event. Look for some versatility from Cannon as he can knock down deep perimeter jumpers and play at the rim in the transition game as well, if he is able to mix in a half court intermediate game as well, look out.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="1200613" first="Parker" last="Leeds"], 6’1 Guard, SSA 16U(2023) will look to stay hot coming off of a breakout weekend in Lincoln where he averaged over 20 points per game in a 4-0 weekend for the club. He is quick, great in passing lanes, shot it at a high clip from three, and finished well in transition. He scored in bunches a couple weekends a go, and with the competition ramped up, it will be intriguing to see him continue that explosive play.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id="1139917" first="Jevon" last="Hill"], 6’9 Forward, Midwest Magic’s (2022) length and shooting will be on display. Hill is a great stretch forward with his ability to pull bigs away from the rim and knock down shots, and has great length on the defensive end to guard both perimeter players and contest shots inside. If he can protect the rim and knock down shots at a high clip, expect that stock to rise.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>