Top Bigs 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>There were some nice big men on hand at the Expo. Here are five who stood out (in alphabetical order):</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1225972" first="Sam" last="Hertzog"], Team 6, 6-foot-4 forward 2022, Seabury:</p> <p>Hertzog moves well inside and out, but he’s grown a lot over the last couple of years and is now an imposing 6-foot-4 power player. He blocked some shots and bodied guys up in the paint. He can guard on the perimeter as well as in the post. He shot the ball well and made some nice moves in traffic.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1080189" first="Eli" last="Shetlar"], Team 8, 6-foot-4 guard, 2023, Andover:</p> <p>What? Shetlar a big? Well, in the style of play at the Expo, the ball was moving at lightning speed, so Shetlar wasn’t always given time or opportunity to find his spots on the wing for his elite shot. But he was one of the taller players at the Expo and applied himself to defending and rebounding in the lane. He altered some shots and held his own when players posted him up. Of course he pushed the ball after rebounding it, and did a good job probing and passing off the bounce. Rather than show off his elite skills, he showed he is well-rounded player.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1080204" first="Aiden" last="Sullivan"], Team 4, 6-foot-8 forward, 2023, Olathe Northwest (pictured):</p> <p>Could Sullivan be developing into one of the top bigs in the state? It sure looks like he might. He showed great competitiveness and fundamentals in the paint. He’s long and knows how to protect the lane. He made plays through traffic and drew fouls at the Expo. He demonstrated a jump hook with either hand. He also showed ability to get in good position to defend and rebound.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1080180" first="Jack" last="Voth"], Team 1, 6-foot-5 forward, 2023, Buhler:</p> <p>Had a really nice day in KC. He can operate inside and out, and he showed his fine touch from beyond the arc. He also moved and caught the ball in good position to score in the lane. He is a fine ball handler for his size, comfortable pushing rebounds the other way, or catching the ball in the open court and putting it on the floor. He also showed he can face the goal on the perimeter and beat a defender with the dribble.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1080174" first="Jack" last="Wilson"], Team 3, 6-foot-5 forward, 2023, Manhattan:</p> <p>Wilson showed versatility and athleticism that plays from end to end. He ran really well, chasing down plays or making himself available. He stepped out to hit a lot of shots from the perimeter. He showed good movement to cut, catch and score, as well as to post and finish. Wilson may take a big step this year as the Indians look to replace a lot of playmakers.</p>