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Playoff Preview: Smoky Hill vs Rocky Canyon

Playoff Preview: Smoky Hill vs Rocky Canyon
Logan Benson
Logan Benson February 27, 2025 @ 02:30 PM
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Cooper Ellwood
Cooper Ellwood 5'9" | CG | 2027
CO
Kai Valentine
Kai Valentine 6'5" | PF/SF | 2026
CO
Carter
Carter 2026
CO
Carter Basquez
Carter Basquez 6'6" | CG | 2026
NM
Kasen Lehman
Kasen Lehman 6'4" | SG | 2025
CO
Lorenzo Contreras
Lorenzo Contreras 5'9" | PG | 2025
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smoky Hill, (13-10) and ranked 16th in the state is taking on Rock Canyon, (12-11). Being the underdogs in this matchup, Rock Canyon has plenty of scorers that will fight to make this a close game. On the flip side, Smoky Hill has plenty of athleticism meshed with IQ that could secure them the victory. Let's talk about it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1478270"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0cb5e21044"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1478270' first='Kasen' last='Lehman'] is a lengthy guard who can knock down several threes in a row when he's on the floor. Lehman has a crafty bag that gets him any look he wants with the ball. Leading Rock Canyon with 19 points a game this season, look for Lehman to lead the charge for the Jaguars and load up on volume scoring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509237"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0cb5e210dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2382298' first='Carter' last=''] Basquez is an all around star who can annihilate any opponent guarding him. Basquez is best at shot creating and getting open looks for himself. At 6'6, Basquez is still one of the quickest players on the floor and uses his frame to his advantage. Basquez should reaffirm why he's one of the best player in the state in this playoff matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478614"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0cb5e2115c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2478614' first='Kai' last='Valentine'] provides the size Rock Canyon needs to win games. Valentine brings the boom on defense, averaging at least a block per game. Kai always looks for the open cutters when he has the ball and sets his teammates up with dimes. Valentine will be a key asset for Rock Canyon's rebounding game in this contest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369816"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0cb5e211d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1369816' first='Lorenzo' last='Contreras'] is a complete floor general who does a lot of everything. Contreras orchestrates cutters and effectively moves around and through screens. Being a facilitator, a scorer and a rebounder for your team is special, and Contreras brings all of it. Expect the same levels of contribution for Contreras. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2592262"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c0cb5e21242"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2592262' first='Cooper' last='Ellwood'] is a composed playmaker who consistently makes the right decisions with the rock. Ellwood has a quick first step paired with a tight handle that makes him a constant threat on offense. Cooper is always shot ready and looking to punish defenses from behind the arc. His level of consistency at this stage in his career speaks volumes to his growth and development thus far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Smoky Hill, (13-10) and ranked 16th in the state is taking on Rock Canyon, (12-11). Being the underdogs in this matchup, Rock Canyon has plenty of scorers that will fight to make this a close game. On the flip side, Smoky Hill has plenty of athleticism meshed with IQ that could secure them the victory. Let's talk about it.

Kasen Lehman

Kasen Lehman

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SG
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Playoff Preview: Smoky Hill vs Rocky Canyon
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Carter Basquez

Carter Basquez

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS CG
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2026
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Smoky Hill
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Kai Valentine

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HEIGHT 6'5"
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Rock Canyon
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CO
Playoff Preview: Smoky Hill vs Rocky Canyon
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Lorenzo Contreras

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HEIGHT 5'9"
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CLASS 2025
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Smoky Hill
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CO
Playoff Preview: Smoky Hill vs Rocky Canyon
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Cooper Ellwood

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Rock Canyon
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CO
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