KC Clash: 5 Underrated Kansas Prospects On The Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the 2023 Prep Hoops Circuit kicked off last weekend in Kansas City, Missouri at Hyvee Arena. KC Clash had no shortage of under-the-radar prospects looking to showcase their abilities. 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