2024s We Can’t Wait To See – Small Schools

<p>Whether it was from getting a glimpse of them on the varsity as 9^th graders, or from watching them on their summer teams, here are a few small school 2024s we can’t wait to see this fall:</p> <p><strong>Brigham Bruna</strong>, 5-foot-6 guard, Hanover HS:</p> <p>Hanover couldn’t have been more loaded last year, so they weren’t looking for help. But the fact that Bruna saw a little action tells you he may have something. The Wildcats will be loaded once again this year, but they did graduate several good players. So Bruna may have a chance to carve out more of a role as a quick, playmaking point guard.</p> <p><strong>Zach Frank</strong>, 5-foot-8 guard, Wabaunsee HS:</p> <p>As a member of SSA Hoops Elite, Frank has been seen a lot by the Prep Hoops staff. He is a versatile, scrappy guard who can shoot. He has a lot of experience against older players both in club and as a reserve on the Wabauness team. He’s paid his dues, and is ready to get a look this fall.</p> <p><strong>Ty Gossard</strong>, 6-foot-3 forward, Cair Paravel HS:</p> <p>Gossard is a long and lean forward who will not have the pressure to be a star, not with all the returning talent at CPLS. But he got exposed to a lot of varsity action as a rookie, and he has combines the length and athleticism that could make a big impact at the 1A level.</p> <p><strong>Desean Lewis</strong>, 5-foot-7 guard, Hugoton HS:</p> <p>There are a few sophomores at Hugoton who have already received a lot of attention on the Prep Hoops site, primarily because they travel all over with the SSA Hoops Elite club. But Western Kansas coaches named Lewis as a player to watch. He was good enough to get on the floor numerous times as a freshman, and his ability as a point man might lead to more time this year.</p> <p><strong>Noah Shinette</strong>, 6-foot-1 guard, Goodland HS:</p> <p>The 3A Cowboys lose some important talent, headed by big guard/wing [player_tooltip player_id="1134420" first="Brennan" last="Brumbaugh"]. They will need some guys to step up, and some sources in Western Kansas said Shinette could be a fast riser. He’s got good length and could be a key support to fellow 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id="1270300" first="Cole" last="Linton"], who was an important cog as a 9th grader.</p>