Top Ranked Players at 4A State

<p>It doesn’t take star players to make the state tournament. But it sure doesn’t hurt.</p> <p>Some of the best players in Kansas will gather in Salina for the 4A state tournament, which tips off Thursday.</p> <p>Here’s a look at Prep Hoops’ top-ranked players who will be in Salina for 4A state:</p> <p>2022 #6 [player_tooltip player_id="891909" first="Christian" last="Bowen-Webb"], 6-foot-2 guard, Miege:</p> <p>Bowen-Webb is the main holdover from that incredible Miege team that crushed the 4A field last year. A couple of his Division I running mates didn’t return, but Bowen-Webb has done a fine job leading this new team, that is still loaded with talent. The slashing senior guard averaged 15 points this season. He’s joined in the backcourt by 2022 #15 [player_tooltip player_id="891905" first="Xavier" last="Hall"] and 2022 #112 [player_tooltip player_id="946253" first="Julian" last="Gallegos"]. 6-foot-7 center [player_tooltip player_id="1372655" first="Kellan" last="Boylan"] is #54 in that class. A couple of ranked juniors from Miege are #16 [player_tooltip player_id="1080169" first="Aiden" last="Wing"] and #51 [player_tooltip player_id="1080201" first="Daegan" last="Jensen"]. That’s SIX ranked players on one team!</p> <p>2022 #7 [player_tooltip player_id="891906" first="Trey" last="Moala"], 6-foot-7 forward, Paola (pcitured):</p> <p>One of the most skilled big men in the state, Moala will pose a handful for opponents at Emporia. He’s coring about 19 points and grabbing about 9 boards per game. He can swat shots and step out to knock down the perimeter shot.</p> <p>2022 #16 [player_tooltip player_id="891911" first="Kaleb" last="Becker"], 6-foot-4 forward, Abilene:</p> <p>Becker runs the floor with the best of bigs and gets to the hoop with power. He can hit the midrange shot and is tough on the glass.</p> <p>2022 #20 [player_tooltip player_id="946262" first="Seth" last="Madron"], 6-foot-2 guard, McPherson:</p> <p>McPherson is a balanced team of skilled players led by the super-athletic Madron. He is a guard who plays above the rim and really can crash the boards. He is averaging 18 points and 8 rebounds.</p> <p>#2023 #20 [player_tooltip player_id="1080180" first="Jack" last="Voth"], 6-foot-5 forward, Buhler:</p> <p>A power player who can step out to the perimeter and run the floor, Voth is putting up some huge numbers. He brings a ton of energy and fire to the team which is guided by 2022 #46 [player_tooltip player_id="891918" first="Isaiah" last="Hernandez"].</p> <p>Some other ranked players coming to Salina include:</p> <p>2023 #29 [player_tooltip player_id="1080188" first="Joe" last="Otting"],6-foot-3 center, Hayden</p> <p>2023 #57 [player_tooltip player_id="1080202" first="Jake" last="Mueller"], 6-foot guard, Hayden</p> <p>2023 #59 [player_tooltip player_id="1146290" first="Wyatt" last="Spexarth"], 6-foot-3 forward, Andale</p> <p>2023 #71 [player_tooltip player_id="1212168" first="Jaden" last="Hamm"], 6-foot-6 center, Eudora</p> <p>2022 #107 [player_tooltip player_id="1268819" first="Nathan" last="Nemechek"], 6-foot-1 guard, Andale</p>