The Platform Live Period: KS/MO/OK 2022 Guards to Watch

<p>The Platform event in Birmingham Alabama is absolutely loaded with teams and talent from across the country, represented by a great group of teams that represent the Prep Hoops Circuit. We are going to complete a series of preview coverage of the different position groups that will be represented down in Alabama from Missouri and Kansas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="891912" first="Nahcs" last="Wahwassuck"], 6’5, Link Academy (MO), SSA Elite 2022 Black: Versatile and long guard who can play point guard or off the ball at a high level. Very skilled with the basketball in his hands with his ability to score the ball and make plays for others through his elite level passing. Can guard the 1-4 with effectiveness with his long arms and instinct.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="891913" first="Jaron" last="Briggs"] Jr, 6’4, Piper, KC Spurs Black: Athletic scoring guard who can handle some pressure with his handle. Plays up and above the rim in transition, is strong and has a quick first step off the dribble as well. Becoming a consistent deep shooter especially when in rhythm off the bounce, but thrives when in attack mode.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="955384" first="Ethan" last="Scott"], 5’11, Mustang High School, Buddy Buckets 2022: An elite shooter and off the ball guard who knows how to use screens and get open. Also has ability to handle the ball and attack closeouts while being super effective in those situations. Can light up a scoreboard in a hurry and if overly pressured, is a good enough passer to get his teammates tremendous looks from the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="993522" first="Adam" last="Sausele"], 6’3, Vianney High School, Gateway Knights 2022 (Pictured): Another guard who knows his way around a basketbal floor and plays off the ball with great pace and efficiency. Great shooter off the catch either off the move or stationary. Tough rebounder as well and defends with some toughness. Has the ability to attack closeouts and play some off the catch attacking the basket.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="891917" first="Zaid" last="Dajani"], 6’4, Olathe Northwest, SSA Elite 2022 Black: Great shooter from 3 and in the pull up mid range game. Really long arms and can stretch out and finish around and over contests from rotating wings or bigs. Efficient scorer who shoots it at a high clip. Can defend multiple guard spots on the floor and has hit big shots in the past. Can play off the bounce with either hand.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1164879" first="Aaron" last="Potter"], 6’3, OHS, Tulsa Hawks Blue 2022: An energetic and athletic combo guard that to me seems more comfortable running the point and having the ball in his hands. Is a terrific athlete, a terror to guard in transition, and can score up at the rim. Fun to watch guard opposing guards and has great hands. Is known to be a great playmaker as well with the ability to really pass the ball.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1169885" first="Javontae" last="Campbell"], 6’2, Muskogee, Tulsa Hawks Blue: A complete guard in the backcourt that can do a little bit of everything. Ability to put up points in bunches, attacks off the bounce, can shoot it some, and is tenacious on both ends of the floor. Has great size and athleticism as well. Jumps gaps on the defensive end and forces a ton of turnovers and gets steals.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Other Names to Keep Tabs On</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1076405" first="Howard" last="Johnson"], 6’1, Junction City, SSA Elite 2022 Black</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1050177" first="Ethan" last="Chartrand"], 6’2, Webster Groves, Gateway Knights</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1049320" first="Cooper" last="McDowell"], 6’, Collinsville, Tulsa Hawks Blue</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="993518" first="Michael" last="Harrison"], 6’4, Blue Springs, KC Spurs 2022 Black</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>