Top Athletes at the 250 Expo KC

<p>The 250 Expo KC brought together some of the best players across Kansas and Missouri, giving them a chance to keep their skills sharp for the upcoming season.</p> <p>The Expo brings in a lot of elite athletes. But these five guys were some of the most impressive at the event (in alphabetical order):</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1076260" first="Elijah" last="Brooks"], Team 9, 6-foot-4 guard, 2022, Topeka West:</p> <p>Though these names are listed alphabetically, it’s fitting that Brooks’ name comes first. He was arguably the most dynamic athlete at the Expo. His effortlessness in getting above the rim is enviable. He threw down several two-handers when he needed to, but his flashiness is just a by-product of his explosive gifts. He’s grown a few inches and filled out over the past year, making him even tougher to contain.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1300827" first="Michael" last="Doria"], Team 11, 6-foot-2 guard, 2022, Frontenac:</p> <p>Doria is a solidly built, tall guard who can rebound, push the ball, bull his way into the lane, and get to open spots on the perimeter. In terms of size, strength, speed and ball skills, Doria has some of everything.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1300806" first="Kaeson" last="Fisher-Brown"], Team 4, 6-foot-2 guard, 2023, Derby:</p> <p>Fisher-Brown got a lot of buckets in a lot of different ways Sunday. His physical gifts put him in position to make things happen. He has quick and skilled hands, long arms and speed and quickness. He fills the lane and gets to the rim. Fisher-Brown has been blocked by the plethora of high-quality guards at Derby. We’ll see if he can carve out more minutes this season.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1200613" first="Parker" last="Leeds"], Team 4, 6-foot-1 guard, 2023, Emporia:</p> <p>Already one of the top wide receivers in the Centennial League, Leeds put his speed, quickness and length to use on the court Sunday. He showed the burst to blow through traffic and the handle to get into the lane and make plays. He showed off a nice crossover and hesitation dribble to attack a defender.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1300867" first="Tarence" last="Maddox"], Team 6, 6-foot-3 guard, 2023, Bishop Ward:</p> <p>“TJ” is about as fun an athlete to watch as there was at the Expo. He has lightning speed in the full court and makes plays going 100 mph. When he gets the ball in his hands, everyone moves a little bit faster. He’s got length and physical strength to play through traffic and get to the goal.</p>