Back to State: 3A Tourney Teams Feature Few Returners
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Probably the most senior-dominated class last year was 3A. Unlike in the bigger classes, very few of the teams at the 3A tournament return a significant amount of talent. They will be looking to rebuild around a key returner or…
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Continue ReadingProbably the most senior-dominated class last year was 3A. Unlike in the bigger classes, very few of the teams at the 3A tournament return a significant amount of talent. They will be looking to rebuild around a key returner or two.
Here are the two 3A state teams that return a significant portion of last year:
Wichita Collegiate – lost in first round to Marysville:
One of the state’s most intriguing teams as we head into the season is Collegiate. They reached the state tournament a year ago relying heavily upon freshmen. This will be an exciting group to follow. They have a super-athletic big man in Sebastian Hines-Turner Sebastian Hines-Turner 6'5" | C Wichita Collegiate | 2026 State KS and an impressive point guard in Amare (AJ) Batiste Amare (AJ) Batiste 6'2" | CG Wichita Collegiate | 2026 State KS . They also have a physical, slashing guard/forward in Jaden Parker Jaden Parker 6'1" | CG Wichita Collegiate | 2026 State KS . Senior James Shackleford will provide experience and versatility.
Wellsville – lost in first round to Galena:
Wellsville returns its two best players in Willie Dorsey Willie Dorsey 6'2" | SG Wellsville | 2024 State KS and Dezmond Winton Dezmond Winton 5'7" | PG Wellsville | 2024 State KS . That will provide an offensive punch to build around. Both can create their own shots or facilitate opportunities for others. Look for Calvin Dwyer Calvin Dwyer 6'0" | CG Wellsville | 2024 State KS and Brody Lee to grow their guard roles, as well as forward Jake Taylor and big man Chase Douglas.
The other six teams at 3A state will be looking to the following returns to lead rebuilds this year:
Jack Perry Jack Perry 6'3" | SG Galena | 2025 State KS , Galena
Will Otott Will Otott 6'0" | CG Marysville | 2025 State KS , Marysville
Guy Tubbs Guy Tubbs 6'3" | PF Colby | 2025 State KS , Colby
Reed Friesen Reed Friesen 6'6" | C Hesston | 2025 State KS , Hesston
Eli Dean Eli Dean 5'11" | PG Perry-Lecompton | 2025 KS , Perry-Lecompton
Daniel Kejr, Southeast of Saline