Team Preview: State 38 17u

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the State 38 roster set, here is a brief look at their roster this upcoming season. This will be the first of quite a few team previews over the next few weeks, stay tuned. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='969439' first='Tucker' last='Mills'] - Mead - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mills provides a versatile skillset at 6'6, capable getting to his shot from all over the floor. Recently reclassifying to the 2024 class, the shooting guard looks to dominate the 17u level and leading this team by example. With so many talented ballhandlers on this group, the guard will have ample opportunities as a cutter and off-ball shotmaker, unlike previous years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1369789' first='Brady' last='Kennison'] - Thompson Valley - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kennison is a joy to watch in the open floor, doing well to keep his eyes up and make reads off the dribble. At roughly 6' tall, the guard is adept scoring in tight windows within the paint. Should help arrive, Kennison is always ready to make that next pass to a cutter or open shooter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1578011' first='Jayce' last='King'] - Fort Collins - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King is a strong driver who has steadily improved his pull-up shooting ability this past season. The 6' combo guard has continued to steadily build upon his skillset, doubling down on his on-ball defensive inensity and instincts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1369791' first='Dominic' last='McLawrence'] - Mead - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McLawrence will be an invaluable glue guy with this group, capable defending both backcourt positions while strengthening up against smaller forwards. He possesses a strong frame while getting to the rim, capable taking hits and getting finishing strong. The guard plays very big on the glass, providing constant hustle on loose balls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1432264' first='Jamar' last='Mitchell'] - Fort Collins - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchell is strong 6'5 forward who has steadily improved his mid-range shotmaking and ball skills in traffic. The unsigned forward will be a valuable piece to this group, providing shotmaking gravity off the dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1420310' first='Jacob' last='Barker'] - Resurrection Christian - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barker will be the important backline defense, at roughly 6'10. The big man is highly impactful rotating onto opponents, keeping his hands high to block drives with either hand. Barker's shown a greater volume of spot-up jumpers this past season, an especially intriguing area of development with a bit more distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Joseph Delescinkis - Legacy - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delescinkis will be a valuable off-ball shooter for this group, possessing a variety of ways to find jumpers. Capable getting to his shot out of pull-ups or from weak side screen actions, the guard cannot be left open along the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1578004' first='Jaden' last='Hoffman'] - Severance - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoffman will help as a gritty guard tasked with physical defense and constant energy. At roughly 6'2, the guard has the ability to get to the jumper within the mid-range, already with a fairly high release. A three sport athlete, Hoffman will be impactful guarding in the backcourt while being prepared as an outlet option in transition from his steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1848634' first='Chase' last='Manzani'] - Thompson Valley - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Manzani possesses a dependable handle in traffic, capable leveraging his drives for quick passing reads. Standing right around 5'11, Manzani utilizes his low center of gravity to turn the corner on point of attack defenders. He will be playing up for this group's 17u division. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->