Championship Edition: Warriors on the Floor

<p>NBA Championship themed article drop today as we look at some of the guys throughout Kansas that are "Warriors" on the basketball floor. These guys give you a ton of energy, effort, skill, and have the motor going to win ball games.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1378390" first="Grant" last="Stubblefield"], 6’2 PG, Blue Valley Northwest, 2023: Just brings a championship mindset to the back court which from the point guard spot could be the most vital aspect of the game. Has a motor in the back court can guard at a high level for long periods of time while still being a dynamic scoring and playmaking lead guard. In big moments, Stubblefield is a point guard you want leading your group.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1454160" first="Matthew" last="Lierz"], 6’1 CG, Holton, 2023: Has put together a solid high school career so far leading Holton to a bunch of wins in the last two seasons. Has made a bunch of big late shots in close games, logs big minutes, and does a bunch that leads to winning. Gets on the floor, makes the right passes, takes good shots, defends, and is a leader on the court.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1080205" first="Wyatt" last="Conklin"], 6’1 W, Washburn Rural, 2023: Conklin will continue to be the Swiss Army Knife on the floor for Rural this year as he continued to do just a little bit of everything in the spring for his grassroots club. For his size has surprisingly defensive and offensive versatility on the floor which is a testament to his intense motor and will to to contribute to winning. Has a lethal runner in the mid range, crashes the offensive glass, high percentage free throw shooter, and open shot maker.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1270292" first="Bryce" last="Beisner"], 6’6 F, Beloit, 2024: The big man in the middle for Beloit has an active motor and quick springs that covers the floor. Gets to a lot of shot attempts and blocks shots or alters them, is a big time rebounder on both ends of the floor, and rim runs at a really high level. Matches his motor with soft touch on finishes with either hand and a growingly consistent catch and shoot ball.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1378448" first="Emmett" last="Gaskill"], 6’3 W, Hughoton, 2024: Both on the grassroots scene and in high school games, Gaskill regardless of statistical output always finds ways to bring the juice on the floor. Plays with a ton of energy, always finds the ball to create advantageous situations whether its getting deflections, tap outs for O Boards, and creating extra possessions. Sprints the floor consistently and usually leads to him being in defensive positions to make stops or go out and run and get layups.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1270303" first="Teagan" last="Charles"], 6’5 W, Kapaun, 2024 (Pictured): A long and athletic wing that has massive upside. Charles is a lock down wing defender both on the ball and as a help side player. Changes ends of the floor at an elite level and turns defense into instant offense. Plays up and at the rim, is super explosive, and is just constantly involved in the game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Terrell King, 5’9 PG, Hutchinson, 2025: An on ball defensive wizard and a big time competitor. Very scrappy on the floor and brings it throughout games. Very athletic and had a really nice spring and elevated his stock. King always shows competitive spirit on the court with his intensity on defense, his hard cutting, tough finishes in the paint, and aggressiveness on defense.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>