Top Performers: MAYB Manhattan,KS June 17-18
This weekend we got to see a couple of exciting teams face off at the Eisenhower Center in Manhattan, Kansas. This small MAYB tournament hosted a few local school teams as well as a couple travel teams. Over two days,…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend we got to see a couple of exciting teams face off at the Eisenhower Center in Manhattan, Kansas. This small MAYB tournament hosted a few local school teams as well as a couple travel teams. Over two days, hundreds of athletes put on an awesome show with plenty of highlights and buckets. These were the athletes that stood out and shined bright over the weekend.
Brayden Chandler
Brayden Chandler
Brayden had a productive weekend on both ends of the floor. He gets the shot he wants every time on offense while feasting on off-ball steals on defense. His team looked to him to hit big shots and create when things got static, and he had no issue doing so. Brayden shoots with confidence knowing he can create enough separation to shoot when and where he likes. A quick first step paired with a smooth jumper is a recipe for high volume scoring. He averaged 21 points along with 4 steals a game.
Kelan Gruver Kelan Gruver 6'2" | CG Chapman | 2026 State KS
Kelan Gruver Kelan Gruver 6'2" | CG Chapman | 2026 State KS
Kelan Gruver Kelan Gruver 6’2″ | CG Chapman | 2026 State KS is a name to get used to if you pay any attention to High School basketball in Kansas. He is only going to be a sophomore this coming school year and is playing like a seasoned veteran. Kelan moves smoothly downhill and can penetrate easily while being a threat scoring with either hand at the rim. He gets to his spots with ease and has no issues breaking down his man in the open or half-court. Having a basketball IQ like Kelan’s is rare at his young age and exciting to see how much he progresses over the coming years playing varsity hoops. Kelan averaged 15 points over the weekend.
CJ Holm
CJ Holm
CJ holm is exciting to watch and a breathe of fresh air for whoever is on his team. He does the dirty work cleaning the boards and diving for all the loose balls. On the defensive side of the ball, CJ can guard the opposite teams center and switch out onto shifty guards when needed meaning he can truly guard 1-5. On offense, he thrives off the ball catching in the short corner or on rolls to the basket. He finishes strong through contact and can jump out of the gym, he even caught a few dunks over the weekend. CJ averaged 11pts, 10r, and 3stl.
Weston Langvardt
Weston Langvardt
Weston Langvardt is a true big with incredible size and IQ. He finished through contact easily and moved through defenders with no issues.Weston always has his head on a swivel being able to recognize the open man when he is double-teamed. We got to see him show off a wide variety of post moves like a veteran, while even slinging passes behind defenders backs to cutting teammates or spot up shooters in the corner. He has a strong frame and is quick on his feet while being able to read the defense with ease. Weston averaged 15p, 8r, and 4ast.