Significant Talent Returns to the United Kansas Conference
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The United Kansas Conference failed to send a team to any state tournaments last year. It will be interesting to see if that changes this year, particularly because a lot of the league’s best players are back. The league has…
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Continue ReadingThe United Kansas Conference failed to send a team to any state tournaments last year. It will be interesting to see if that changes this year, particularly because a lot of the league’s best players are back. The league has a nice collection of 2025s and some 2026s who saw a lot of action last year.
United Kansas Conference Preview
Preseason Player of the Year:
David Cobin David Cobin 5'10" | PG De Soto | 2024 State #285 Nation KS , 5-foot-10 guard, 2024, De Soto (pictured):
One of the slickest guards in the state, Cobin has shown what a great shot maker and creator he can be. This year he has shooters around him, and he can distribute. His team will be in the running in the 5A class. When they need a bucket, Cobin can turn on his playmaking ability.
Preseason Team of the Year: De Soto
It was tempting to put Piper in this spot due to the combination of players they developed last season. But we will go with the proven team with the proven star in Cobin. The Wildcats have some shooters that can really stretch a defense, and they have some athletes who can defend. They lack a big man, and they are relying on some new guys. But Cobin is good enough to give them the nod.
Player to Watch:
Brennon Dodge Brennon Dodge 6'1" | CG Shawnee Heights | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-1 guard, 2024, Shawnee Heights:
Dodge is a prolific scorer who has been the leader of the T-Birds for two years. He’s ready for a big senior year, with some good talent around him. He is best at getting to shots off the dribble. He’s a threat from deep and in transition.
Other Top Players (in alphabetical order):
Peyton Brown Peyton Brown 6'6" | C Basehor Linwood | 2025 State KS , 6-foot-6 center, 2025, Basehor-Linwood
Devin Kerr Devin Kerr 6'4" | PF Piper | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-4 forward, 2024, Piper
Jayden Lang Jayden Lang 6'0" | CG De Soto | 2025 State KS , 6-foot guard, 2025, De Soto
Breckin McBride Breckin McBride 5'10" | PG Basehor-Linwood | 2025 State KS , 5-foot-10 guard, 2025, Basehor-Linwood
Phillip Moore Phillip Moore 6'0" | PG Piper | 2025 State KS , 6-foot guard, 2025, Piper
Jaret Sanchez Jaret Sanchez 6'5" | SF Shawnee Heights | 2025 State KS , 6-foot-3 forward, 2025, Shawnee Heights
Rising Star:
DJ Jackson DJ Jackson 6'1" | PG Piper | 2026 State KS , 6-foot guard, 2026, Piper:
There are a bunch of good sophomores in this league, guys who got significant playing time and made an impact as freshmen. We’ll go with Jackson in this spot because he was the most decorated of the freshmen. He received some all-state honorable mentions and was second-team all league last year.
Others Rising Stars (in alphabetical order):
KaeVon Bonner KaeVon Bonner 6'2" | SG Seaman | 2026 State KS , 5-foot-10 guard, 2026, Seaman
Ontarius Emmot Ontarius Emmot 6'3" | SF Shawnee Heights | 2026 State KS , 6-foot-3 forward, 2026, Shawnee Heights
Josiah Harris, 5-foot-10 guard, 2026, Turner
Keimani Paul Keimani Paul 6'5" | PF Topeka West | 2026 State KS , 6-foot-5 forward, 2026, Topeka West
Simon Rowley Simon Rowley 6'2" | PG Washburn Rural | 2026 State KS , 6-foot guard, 2026, Topeka West