2023 Rankings: New Additions “Big Schools”

<p>The 2023 rankings saw our biggest shakeups, additions, and risers as this group of basketball players have really got after it over the last few months making major impacts on their high school and travel basketball programs. Today we take a look at some of the new additions to the rankings from our bigger schools in the state.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">49 [player_tooltip player_id="1454148" first="Kaeson" last="Fisher-Brown"], 6-foot-2 Guard, Derby: One of the best pure scorers to join our rankings this time around, Fisher-Brown is a rising star in the state of Kansas who will continue to make jumps in the rankings as the efficiency and role continues to grow with his high school program. Really lights it up from the perimeter with a silky smooth jump shot and thrives against contests of hard closeouts as he is still able to knock down really tough jumpers. Fisher-Brown has had a really solid spring playing with a couple AAU programs and has really made a name for himself scoring the rock. Has good size and defensive ability as well from the guard spot. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>57 [player_tooltip player_id="1080206" first="Harrison" last="Kisling"], 6-foot-2 Guard, 2023, Olathe West <strong>(PICTURED)</strong>: A really long guard with a absolute cannon from the perimeter. Really smooth handle with the ball and really smooth jump shot. Helped Olathe West have a really good season and make a run at it and has been rolling from the perimeter with Phenom Hoops this spring, putting up absolutely insane 3 point make numbers with efficiency. Continues to get better at becoming a creator off the dribble for his teammates and creating a counter to his elite shooting.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">84 [player_tooltip player_id="1454159" first="Pierce" last="Ross"], 6-foot-3, Shawnee Mission West: A super athletic guard who had a really solid season for a West team that didn’t have the overall results that they were looking for. However, Ross kept them in a ton of games puting the ball in the basket from different areas of the floor. Really springy guard in transition who plays with a ton of bounce and energy in his game. Can knock down the long ball and once he gets in a rhythm and rolling he is a really tough guard to keep in front of. Playing with Denmon this spring he has showcased his instinct and length on the defensive end as well leading to some highlight transition plays on his part.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">85 [player_tooltip player_id="1454160" first="Matthew" last="Lierz"], 6-foot-1 Guard, 2023, Holton: Lierz was a 4A 2^nd team, <em>Sports in Kansas </em>member after a really strong season leading a scrappy and veteran savvy. Lierz makes a ton of winning plays, always having a knack to grab a big offensive rebound, getting a big late game steal, or hitting gam clinching shots. Has been one of the more clutch players in the Big 7 the last two seasons scoring in the fourth quarter as well. Lierz is an absolute gamer and a Big 7 PoY candidate heading into next season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">86 [player_tooltip player_id="1454161" first="L.J." last="Berkstresser"], 6-foot Guard, 2023, El Dorado: Another 4A 2^nd team, <em>Sports in Kansas </em>selection added to the rankings this time around, Berkstresser also garnered 1st team All League after a big time season helping lead El Dorado to a really strong campaign this high school season. A guard who has a very well rounded game as a playmaker and scorer averaging over 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. Really crafty and savvy off the bounce when he gets into the painted area with an array of finishes and can get to the cup with either hand.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>99 [player_tooltip player_id="1454196" first="Aron" last="Davis"] 6-foot-4 Forward, 2023, Seaman: Him returning in the middle of the season could be seen as one of the catalysts for what would become the 5A state champs. His length, activity, and athleticism from the forward spot was what the Vikings were missing midway through the season and Davis gave them all of that. A good shot blocker, finisher inside, has some guard skill when asked upon to create from the perimeter, and can knock down open looks from the field. Davis is a player to watch this next season with a bigger role and playing a full season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">104 [player_tooltip player_id="1454197" first="Tre" last="Richardson"], 2023, 5’9 Guard, Highland Park: A lighting bolt and jolt of energy for the state qualifying Scotts this season. His incredible athleticism makes him one of the best on ball defenders in the Centennial league and his speed makes him tough to stop in transition. Improved his jump shot throughout the season increasing his lethalness on the offensive end and few could get downhill quicker in the league than him. A multi sport star, Richardson had himself a really solid junior campaign.</p>