Prep Hoops Expo KC: Kansas 2023 Preview

As we gear up for a monster Sunday in Kansas City for the Prep Hoops 250 Expo, let’s take a quick glance at some of the names to keep an eye on throughout the day between all of the different grades. We will have sleepers, top players, and top position articles coming after the event, but lets have some fun and quickly preview a bunch of guys that will be in the gym.

2023s

Jack Voth Jack Voth 6'6" | PF J.T. Hoggard | 2023 State NC , 6’5 F, Buhler: A very solid stretch forward player who will have a much expanded role this high school season. Will be fun to watch him Sunday after he had a really solid grassroots circuit. Very good shooter, versatile defender, and can put the ball on the floor.

Ketraleus Aldridge, 6’4 W, Highland Park: An athletic lefty that can play multiple guard spots and run the wing very well. Makes a ton of plays in transition, can play up at the rim.

Kaeden Bonner Kaeden Bonner 6'2" | SG Seaman | 2023 State KS , 6’1 SG, Seaman: A top tier shooter in the 2023 class with improving athleticism and game off the dribble. Will be a big time player in the Centennial league this season.

Braylon Council, 5’10 PG, Great Bend: A solid point guard who can handle the ball, play efficiently, and knock down open shots.

Mason Gomez Mason Gomez 6'3" | SG Topeka | 2023 KS , 6’3 SG, Topeka West: Really solid catch and shoot guard who should have an expanded role this high school season. Made a ton of 3 balls this summer on the grassroots scene.

Makaen Hastings Makaen Hastings 5'11" | PG Salina South | 2023 KS , 5’10 PG, Solomon: A crafty and shifty point guard who can get in gaps off the dribble and make plays. Also stretches the floor with really solid range, especially shooting off the dribble.

Parker Leeds Parker Leeds 6'1" | PG Emporia | 2023 State KS , 6’ PG, Emporia: A major riser this summer with his play on the grassroots scene. Is extremely quick, aggressive with the ball, and can defend top guards. Also a knockdown shooter.

Will Mlynek Will Mlynek 6'9" | C Free State | 2023 State KS , 6’9 F, Shawnee Mission South: A big bodied forward who can score with either hand, rebound at a high clip, and block shots on the defensive end.

Brian Perry Jr Brian Perry Jr 6'3" | SG Andover Central | 2023 State KS , 6’3 G, Andover Central (Pictured): A guard/wing that can guard a large variety of player, has great athleticism, scores well with the ball in his hands, and can play off the ball and effect the game.

Ryle Riddlesperger Ryle Riddlesperger 6'2" | PG Hugoton | 2023 State KS , 6’2 G, Hugoton: Catch and shoot player who plays with some swagger on the floor. Can be effective off straight line drives attacking closeouts. Willplaya big role for his high team this year.

Garrett Robertson Garrett Robertson 5'10" | PG Hutchinson | 2023 State KS , 5’10 PG, Hutchinson: Another big time point guard who will be out there this weekend. Commands the floor, knocks down shots at a high clip, and can create for his teammates.

Eli Sawyers Eli Sawyers 6'7" | SF Southeast Of Saline | 2023 State KS , 6’6 F, Southeast of Saline: Verstaile player whos athleticism continues to expand and he had a monster summer on the grassroots scene. Sees the floor well and can impact the game in a variety of ways

Eli Shetlar Eli Shetlar 6'5" | SG Andover | 2023 State KS , 6’3 G, Andover: Has developed his game from a top tier shooter to now a top tier all around guard. Is a big time player both on and off the ball, who can get you a ton of great shots on the floor.