The Road to All-State: 3A’s Top Emerging Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we inch closer to November and the start of another thrilling high school basketball season, I'll be breaking down each classification across Kansas and spotlighting eighteen standout players from each division. These are athletes who, in my opinion, possess the skill, production, and leadership to earn First, Second or Third Team All-State recognition by season's end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 3A basketball in Kansas is poised for another thrilling and competitive season, filled with standout programs, talented teams, and individual players ready to dominate the court. Each year, 3A basketball delivers some of the most spirited atmospheres in the state — from passionate hometown crowds that pack the gyms to players who thrive under the spotlight and embrace the intensity of every matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we look ahead to the upcoming season, it's clear that Kansas basketball fans can expect another deep pool of talent across Class 3A. Many of the state's premier athletes will proudly represent this classification, showcasing the skill, toughness, and determination that define Kansas high school basketball. With so many teams boasting potential All-State performers, the balance of talent promises a year full of parity, unpredictability, and memorable moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 campaign will undoubtedly spotlight players who rise above the rest — those capable of elevating their teams and delivering clutch performances when the games matter most. Fans can look forward to seeing which stars emerge as leaders, guiding their squads through the grind of the regular season and into postseason contention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Third Team All-State</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Reed Silver | 6'1" Guard | Osage City</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kamden Barnett | 6'1" Guard | Fredonia</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Brody Deniston | 5'10" Guard | Holcomb</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ty Heitschmidt | 6'4" Forward | Smoky Valley</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1955301' first='Mason' last='Martin'] | 6'1" Guard | Hoisington</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Maddux Cheever | 6'2" Guard | Burlington</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Second Team All-State</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Drew Bartell | 6'5" Forward | Hesston</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>AJ Batiste | 6'1" Guard | Collegiate</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1957156' first='Jasper' last='Sallee'] | 6'4" Wing | Osawatomie</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2403142' first='Gannon' last='Jacobson'] | 6'1" Guard | Southeast of Saline</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2820800' first='Trey' last='Chambers'] | 5'9" Guard | Heritage Christian</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Korbin Johnson | 5'11" Guard | Holcomb</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">First Team All-State</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2403152' first='Dayne' last='Johnson'] | 6'3" Wing | Silver Lake</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kasen Parsons | 6'1" Guard | Osage City</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ben DeVader | 5'11" Guard | St. Marys</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2815491' first='Quaid' last='Thomas'] | 6'5" Forward | Cheney</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2403150' first='Ronnie' last='Baker'] | 6'5" Forward | Perry-Lecompton</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1624987' first='Jordan' last='Jones'] | 6'1" Guard | Colby</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->