Rocky Mountain Mayhem: Final Day Stars
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The last day of the tournament is when players get deep in their bag of tricks and wow any crowd, let’s take a look at some up and coming names who made their mark. Kason Westphal CO #23 C #1…
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Continue ReadingThe last day of the tournament is when players get deep in their bag of tricks and wow any crowd, let’s take a look at some up and coming names who made their mark.
Kason Westphal Kason Westphal 6’10” | C Salida | 2025 State CO never stopped rebounding or getting dunk put-backs whenever possible. Westphal oozes passion for the game and sparks sequences for Colorado Collective. Listed at 6’11, he backed his height up, scoring at will and rejecting shots left and right on the defensive end.
Michael Simcoe Michael Simcoe 6’8″ | PF Sandra Day O’Connor | 2025 State #217 Nation AZ continues to wreak havoc on the court. His footwork impressed me the most, as he drop-stepped his way to the rim. Simcoe plays at his own pace, and dictates the speed of the game with his own skill set. Michael’s patience allows him to dominate on both ends of the floor.
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Ethan Thyne Ethan Thyne 6’2″ | SG Sterling | 2025 CO is a sharpshooter who can hit from all cylinders. Thyne remains shot ready at all times, and his range is eyebrow raising to say the least. His consistency from beyond the arc will get any coach at the next level to get out their pen and paper.
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Kidus Yohannes
Kidus Yohannes
Kidus Yohannes is a smooth, playmaking wing. He can slice through any defense and cash in on tough shots around the mid range area. On defense he’s communicative and always has his head on a swivel. Yohannes has a decent handle as well, adding to his arsenal of skill.
Elias Cornelius Elias Cornelius Weld Central High School | 2026 CO comes up clutch for his squad, staying calm and composed in high pressure situations. Cornelius can swing the rock to get his teammates open, or hit free throws when his team needs it the most. He’s got a bright future, so watch out.
Elliot Moskowitz Elliot Moskowitz 6’3″ | CG Colorado Prep | 2026 State CO is easily one of the shiftiest guards in the tournament. His shot and space creating abilities set the tempo for the Mountain Stars to work with. Moskowitz has a quick crossover and rarely turns over the ball.