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Grassroots Preview: Marcus Denmon Elite 16u

Grassroots Preview: Marcus Denmon Elite 16u
Sean West
Sean West
May 1, 2024 @ 01:42 PM
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DJ Childs
DJ Childs 6'4" | SF | 2026
MO
Kenison Stone
Kenison Stone 6'4" | SG | 2026
MO
Blayne Marshall
Blayne Marshall 6'1" | PG | 2026
MO
Tre Paulding
Tre Paulding 6'5" | SG/SF | 2026
MO
Ontarius Emmot
Ontarius Emmot 6'3" | SF | 2026
KS
Landon Van Pelt
Landon Van Pelt 6'7" | PF | 2026
MO
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Prep Hoops Missouri/Kansas continues its spotlight on some grassroots clubs around the state. Today, we take a look at Marcus Denmon Elite and their 16u team. The program has a combination of both Kansas and out-of-town players.

Ontarius Emmot

Ontarius Emmot

KS
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Ontarius
Emmot SF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Shawnee Heights
|
KS
Grassroots Preview: Marcus Denmon Elite 16u
Emmot is a guard who can play multiple spots on the floor and is talented with the ball...
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Ontarius Emmot

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State: Kansas
School: Shawnee Heights
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Kenison Stone

Kenison Stone

MO
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Kenison
Stone SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Staley
|
MO
Grassroots Preview: Marcus Denmon Elite 16u
Stone is a bigger wing who plays both sides of the ball. He’s an effort player who has...
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Kenison Stone

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State: Missouri
School: Staley
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Landon Van Pelt

Landon Van Pelt

MO
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Landon
Van Pelt PF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Lee's Summit
|
MO
Grassroots Preview: Marcus Denmon Elite 16u
VanPelt is a talented post who shows great passing ability and soft touch around the basket. He can...
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Landon Van Pelt

State: Missouri
School: Lee's Summit
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Cal Sprott

Cal Sprott

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Cal Sprott

School: Pembroke Hill
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DJ Childs

DJ Childs

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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DJ
Childs SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Lee's Summit West
|
MO
Grassroots Preview: Marcus Denmon Elite 16u
Childs is an explosive athlete that can create highlights in transition. He turns defense into offense and can...
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DJ Childs

State: Missouri
School: Lee's Summit West
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Aydin Rollins

Aydin Rollins

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Aydin Rollins

School: Blue Springs South
Club: Marcus Denmon Elite
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Blayne Marshall

Blayne Marshall

MO
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Blayne
Marshall PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Blue Springs South
|
MO
Grassroots Preview: Marcus Denmon Elite 16u
Marshall is a well built PG who will also play on the ball for this team. A talented...
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Blayne Marshall

State: Missouri
School: Blue Springs South
Club: Marcus Denmon Elite
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Tre Paulding

Tre Paulding

MO
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Tre
Paulding SG/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Lee's Summit North
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MO
Grassroots Preview: Marcus Denmon Elite 16u
Paulding is one of, if not, the top player on this team. An all-around prospect that can pass,...
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Tre Paulding

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State: Missouri
School: Lee's Summit North
Club: MPJ Elite
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