#PhTop250 Dynamic Guards 2023/2024

<p>We continue our #PHTop250 event recap coverage, our goal will be to get coverage for as many of the participants as possible so be on the lookout for articles throughout the week from our staff with coverage on the hoopers in attendance. The 250 Expo KC held at Hy-Vee Arena on Oct. 3 brought together some of the top high school talent across Kansas and Missouri. The style of play and abundance of talent made it hard for some players to stand out. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1300796" first="Ahlante" last="Askew"], 6’2 PG, Republic High School, Team 11 (Pictured), 2023: Since last March when I first got to see him play has been one of my favorite playmaking point guards in Kansas and Missouri. The handle is on an absolute string and he is a dynamic passer of the basketball. Finds cutters, rollers off screens, and sprinters down the court extremely well and can go get his off the dribble at will.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1270272" first="Kale" last="Staats"], 6’ G, St Thomas Aquinas, Team 12, 2024: Can and will change games this high school season on both ends of the floor much like he impacted the games from this weekend. Has put in a lot of time over the summer and fall getting his shot right and he shot it at a high clip this weekend while still making big time plays for others with the ball in his hands.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1080175" first="Garrett" last="Robertson"], 5’10 PG, Hutchinson, Team 11, 2023: Packs a ton of punch in his frame on the floor. Pushed the ball with great tempo this weekend and made splash plays left and right. Is a floor general on the basketball floor. Steps into his shots from the perimeter with confidence and has a great first step.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1300841" first="Elson" last="Blanding"], 5’11 PG, Olathe Northwest, Team 9, 2023: Was a standout guard on the night as he consistently was making plays that got him circled on my roster page. Strong with the ball in his hands, knocked down shots, and had a couple of nice plays utilizing the bigs on his team.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1300867" first="Tarence" last="Maddox"], 6’3 G, Bishop Ward, Team 6, 2023: Did not finish at the rim as is typical with Maddox this past weekend, but he was able to get to the rim at will off the bounce both in the transition game and in the half court. Is really quick and explosive and showed it off throughout the expo. </p>