Kansas Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Evaluation

About 40 of the top 2027s from across Kansas and Missouri gathered in Kansas City for the Prep Hoops Kansas Freshman Showcase. In almost every case, it was our first chance to see these players as a high schooler. It was a sneak peak at some of the best players in the class, some of them guys who might see varsity action this winter.   In order to thoroughly cover the event, we will provide an evaluation of every single prospect in attendance via a report focused on each team at the event.   Here is an evaluation of the players that made up Team 2:   Elijah Bwami, 5-foot-11 guard, 2027, Blue Valley Northwest, MoKan:   Bwami impressed right out of the gate for Team 2. He is a big, physical ball handler who was too much for smaller guards in Kansas City. He got to the goal of penetration, forcing his way past defenders or pushing the ball up court in transition. He made a lot of nice kickouts after drawing the defense. He was a strong and active defender as well, giving small ball handlers a lot of trouble.   [player_tooltip player_id='2147997' first='Ethan' last='Faurot'], 5-foot-11 guard, 2027, Scott Community, MAYB:   Faurot helped in the category of ball handling and also was a threat from the perimeter. He moves without the ball, seeking shots on the perimeter or opportunities to drive. He bodied up smaller guards in the paint at both ends.   Lincoln Elliott, 5-foot-11 guard 2027, Blue Valley Northwest:   Elliott got hot late in the day and rained down threes when he wasn't driving into jumpers in the midrange. He impressed as a scorer who could drive to an open shot. He handled the ball well and made nice upcourt passes in transition. He's a alert player who can drop a triple whenever he's left alone.   Carson Green, 6-foot guard, 2027, Rockhurst (pictured):   One of the more fun players to watch in Kansas City, Green had a level of explosion you just didn't expect. Though just 6-foot, Green took the ball fearlessly to the rim to try to finish with two hands in tight traffic. His spring is impressive, but he's also a nice ball handler with a diverse offensive repertoire. He is a dangerous shooter from deep, can drive into a jumper or floater and is dynamic pushing the ball in transition. As you would expect from such an explosive athlete, Green was also very disruptive on defense.   Tommy Chapman, 6-foot-4 forward, Blue Valley Northwest, MoKan:   A lanky forward with a lot of skill, Chapman's game impressed more and more as the day played out. He runs the floor and passes with creativity and precision. He is smart and unselfish and can score at every level. He's not the first guy to catch your eye in warmups, but Chapman has the whole package and makes his teammates better.   Colby Hay, 5-foot-9 guard, 2027, Lee's Summit, [program_tooltip program_id='2119127' first='Missouri' last='Hawks']:   A scrappy guard who was one of the team's primary ball handlers, Hay is quick and smart with the ball. He made some nice passes when he wasn't creating his own shot on the bounce. When he didn't have the ball in his hands, Hay was running the floor and cutting to get open.   Brennen Meloy, 6-foot-1 guard, 2027, Bunker, SEMO:   Meloy has a solid body that looks like he can hold up on the varsity team right now. He's strong and plays with physicality that makes him a tough matchup for opposing guards. He can defend and board like a forward, which will make him a versatile piece for coaches to utilize in a variety of roles. He can rebound and push the ball the other way to make nice feeds on the move. He's a good shooter with a good handle and a ton of toughness.   Nicholas Timbrook, 6-foot-1 forward, 2027, Rock Bridge, Porter Basketball Academy:   We listed Timbrook as a forward here because he makes so many plays in the paint and around the goal at both ends. He finishes at an array of angles, with both hands equally well. He has the length and athleticism to guard big men and he simply outruns the opposition down the court repeatedly. Timbrook also can handle the ball well enough to make plays in the open court and on the drive through traffic. He made circus shots routine in Kansas City.   Conor Kerrigan, 6-foot-4 forward, 2027, Shawnee Mission South:   One of the most impressive big men at the showcase, Kerrigan runs the floor brilliantly and protected the rim about as well as anyone. He is a tough and active rebounder, and he is equally good at passing it ahead or pushing it up the floor himself. He made a lot of nice finishes thorough contact. He pickpocketed ball handlers and thwarted shots when drivers came in the lane.   Logan Wallace, 6-foot-7 center, 2027, Cheney:   The tallest player in attendance at Kansas City, Wallace used his height to good effect. He shut down the lane and protected the rim and bodied up opposing posts on the block. Offensively, he showed coordination and versatility. He stepped out to hit several threes. He also showed he is capable on the dribble and can catch the ball in the post and on the move.

About 40 of the top 2027s from across Kansas and Missouri gathered in Kansas City for the Prep Hoops Kansas Freshman Showcase. In almost every case, it was our first chance to see these players as a high schooler. It was a sneak peak at some of the best players in the class, some of them guys who might see varsity action this winter.