Seniors Out West Taking It to the Next Level
There are always some seniors who have been waiting for their chance to shine. Some are developing physically, others have improved their skills, while a large number have just been limited by older players in front of them. For whatever…
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Continue ReadingThere are always some seniors who have been waiting for their chance to shine. Some are developing physically, others have improved their skills, while a large number have just been limited by older players in front of them.
For whatever reason, here is a handful of seniors who are raising their profiles. We’re trying to cover the state, highlighting these risers. Here’s a look at some from out west (in alphabetical order):
Lukas Dunham, 5-foot-11 guard, 2024, South Barber:
Talk about getting off to a great start. Dunham exploded for 33 points against Caldwell in the first action of the season. He’s been consistently in double figures and has the Chieftains off to a 3-2 starts. A versatile playmaker on the football field, Dunham is bringing the same energy to the court. He crashes the glass and gets after it on defense.
Noah Gerstner, 5-foot-8 guard, 2024, Beloit:
An experienced trio of seniors have the Trojans off to a hot start. Gerstner has been a key contributor in previous seasons, and he’s off to a nice start as a senior. He’s always been a distributor and tough defender. This year, he’s knocking down shots from deep at a high rate. He pumped in 20 in the opener against Concordia, hitting six 3-pointers.
Brooks Kappelmann, 6-foot-2 forward, 2024, Liberal:
Liberal has a huge group of 2024s working to make for a special senior season. Kappelman is taking a big role in his final season, averaging 13 points and 8 boards. He’s getting his points in the midrange and at the rim. A rugged multi-sport athlete, he really gets after it on the defensive end.
Jaden Nuss Jaden Nuss 6'2" | SF Hill City | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-2 forward, 2024, Hill City:
The Ringnecks are off to a fine start, in large part due to the rise in production from Nuss. He’s been a mainstay for three seasons, gradually taking a bigger and bigger role. After a handful of games in December, he’s nearing the 20 point/10 rebound territory.
Jackson Risley Jackson Risley 6'1" | SF Caldwell | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-1 forward, 2024, Caldwell:
Risley’s not new to the scene. He was a key cog in the talented Caldwell team a year ago, But due to graduations, he’s now the go-to guy, and he’s thriving. He is hauling in 10 rebounds per game. He makes a lot of plays around the goal and draws fouls. He’s scoring 17 points per game, highlighted by a 29 point outing against Norwich.