Space Em Out: July Floor Spacers Watchlist

AJ Vinent

June 21, 2022 @ 12:28 PM

Keeping up with our positional themes heading into July for the hoopers around Kansas today we will be looking at some of the floor spacers to watch for July.     Jaret Sanchez, 6’3 W/F, Shawnee Heights, SSA Elite 2025 Black: Had a big time spring and his ability to be a mismatch nightmare for most teams allowed him to bring out bigs from the rim to open up the floor and Sanchez could still rise up and knock down threes consistently over contests. Really smooth transition into his shots both off the catch and off one to two dribble pulls ups. Can get hot in a hurry and go through big time shooting stretches from three. Smooth and savvy enough in the painted area to be highly efficient there as well.   [player_tooltip player_id="1080163" first="Eli" last="Sawyers"], 6’6 W/F, SE of Saline, Oz Elite 2023, 2023 (Pictured): Has some touch from the perimeter but his handling and passing ability from the perimeter really opens up the floor for himself and his teammates. Really a threat from wherever he is on the floor with his wide skill set and his set shooting ability. Sawyers has big time upside and game continues to expand little by little across his game. He can guard and attack all 5 positions on the basketball floor with his length, handle, and toughness.   [player_tooltip player_id="1080207" first="Tyson" last="Ruud"], 6’6 W, Basehor Linwood, SSA Elite 2023 Black, 2023: His three point shooting continues to get more and more consistent and he is getting is off from the move, off quick bursts on the dribble, and as a recipient of drive and kicks. This continues knock down shooting paired with his length and elite athleticism makes him a versatile weapon on offense with the ability to make bigs pay for stepping out or guys who might think they can sag off.   [player_tooltip player_id="1080180" first="Jack" last="Voth"], 6’5 W/F, Buhler, Team Buddy Buckets, 2023: Another super versatile weapon with elite 3 point shooting from all over the floor and with limitless range. Voth’s continued toughness inside and off the bounce makes pressuring him on the perimeter tougher and tougher. He is becoming better and better at attacking hard closeouts, and short chops lead to Voth knocking down three ball after three ball.   [player_tooltip player_id="1378392" first="Jahmir" last="Kingcannon"], 6’3 W, Highland Park, 94x50, 2023: A premier 3 point shot maker in the centennial league who helps create space for a ton of slashers on the Scotts. Has a quick trigger and deep range to make people pay for over helping. Really like him on the catch and shoot game from the wings and the corners. Should have a solid July and an increase in production especially in three point makes next high school season. Has really solid size on the perimeter as well to guard some bigger players with quickness to guard guards.   [player_tooltip player_id="1080206" first="Harrison" last="Kisling"], 6’2 Guard, Olathe West, Phenom, 2023: A long guard with a quick and efficient trigger from the three point line. Moves really well without the ball and can be a solid cutter and finisher to make denials or pressure pay on him that try and take away his long ball. Can get squared up and shot ready in a hurry and is not afraid to let it fly. Has a good shot IQ and takes really good looks which helps his efficiency in the shot making area.   [player_tooltip player_id="1080189" first="Eli" last="Shetlar"], 6’5 G, Andover, Run GMC, 2023: As much as his playmaking has grown, Shetlar’s elite three point shooting remains his biggest weapon. A quick and smooth release that is automatic from just about all 5 primary spots from the perimeter and can get it down off a variety of screen action and spot up shooting. His increased skill set in other areas makes him more of a threat as well when hard pressure does arrive or tries to knock him off screens. Shetlar is as good a floor spacer as they come.