2027 Prospect Ranking Update: Top 15 Kansas PGs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What players appear to be the top 15 point guard prospects in Kansas? We run you through the list of the players the colleges are liking the most....today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2323571"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16eb6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>One</strong>. Davis is a nationally ranked point guard that just visited Ohio State and Creighton, and is also looking at Michigan State and Iowa (visits upcoming). Had a final six that included Minnesota and Marquette but it looks like Davis is down to four schools. Davis has moved from Illinois high school basketball to Monarch Academy prep. He is a top 30-40 four recruit in the nation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2223689"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ebd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Two</strong>. Hopkins is a back end top 150 nationally ranked lead guard that is in the middle of a six visit tour to division one schools. Hopkins was recently at Cal State-Bakersfield, Eastern Michigan, Kennesaw State and Pac 12 school Texas State. Next up are visits to Jacksonville and Wyoming. Hopkins has been offered by over 20 mid major and low major schools over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2866725"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ec25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Three</strong>. Walsh averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game last winter as a junior including over 20 a game in league shooting nearly 49 percent from the arc! Walsh then led Pac 17u all spring and summer and earned a couple division one options. Walsh committed to Lamar a week ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3033613"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ec6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Four</strong>. A lead guard from Latvia, [player_tooltip player_id='3033613' first='Valdis' last='Valters'] decided on playing at Sunrise Christian Academy in August. Valters spent last year at CATS Academy in Boston which is an international prep school. Valters is a player that plays with great pace, he is shifty and intelligent with the ball and now he looks to be the decision maker for Sunrise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2816224"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ecb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Five.</strong> Batiste is a big lead guard that averaged 15 points a game last year shooting nearly 37 percent at the arc and dishing out over five assists a game. Also grabbed over four rebounds a contest as a bigger guard. A workout warrior that had a good season for PAC and we expect him to be a first team all state player in his class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252019"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ed01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Six</strong>. The 6'1 lead guard from Sunrise was just offered by Morehead State University giving Aiden his first division one offer. Aiden had a strong 17u season playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2078454' first='KC' last='Run GMC'] running their team as one of the best passers we saw in circuit play all summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2205706"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ed47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Seven</strong>. The third player from PAC 17u on this list, Riley is a 5'10 all state preseason pick from Derby High School. Two weeks ago Riley was offered by Southwestern College and that offer joins the college scholarship option that Avant has from Friends University and Kansas Wesleyan University. One of the better shooters I saw this July but of course a really good all around lead guard as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2205716"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ed8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Eight</strong>. The heartbeat of Wichita Collegiate and the [program_tooltip program_id='2886609' first='Wichita' last='Padres'] was one of the quickest and smartest players we saw all summer. Kamari has a hand in just about everything his offense does and it can be as simple as pushing up the floor quick and starting the offense before the defense is in a good spot, or it can be a rapid attack past the help for a rim finish. Kamari has been offered by USM, Ottawa, Bethany and Barclay over time and he's a preseason all state player. Made a great pair with [player_tooltip player_id='3700817' first='Jaydin' last='Araujo'] (who is a combo that we will list tomorrow). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2205713"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16edd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Nine</strong>. One of the biggest stock risers of the summer, Trelc is another combo guard on this list that does handling, playmaking and scoring. His play with SSA brought him a ton of college attention leading to offers from Baker, McPherson, Ottawa, and Bethany. Averaged 16 points and nearly four assists a game last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2205722"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ee19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Ten</strong>. The all state combo guard put up big time numbers last winter scoring over 20 points a game shooting 43 percent and making over a third of his threes, and Luke did that while also averaging six rebounds, four assists and two assists a contest. Was offered by Bethel College about a month ago and is a preseason all state player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2205719"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ee5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Eleven</strong>. Tesmer has one of the quickest first steps in the state which is one of a number of reasons he is an elite track and field prospect. Tesmer is a very smart player that makes great decisions plus he did a great job ball pressuring with PAC during the 17u season. Has a chance to have a great senior year and while he's more of track and field prospect, Liam is an excellent basketball players as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2393111"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16eea4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Twelve</strong>. Next up is six foot lead guard [player_tooltip player_id='2393111' first='Hayden' last='Frederick'] from Conway Springs, Hayden is coming off of an explosive scoring winter shooting the basketball and he was just offered by Southwestern College last week. Also has an offer from Bethany College. Hayden is one of the better shooters in the state but also a playmaking lead guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2815526"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16eee9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Thirteen.</strong> The next [program_tooltip program_id='2886609' first='Wichita' last='Padres'] lead guard on our list is [player_tooltip player_id='2815526' first='Marcus' last='Kates'], a pass first lead guard that plays with poise. Marcus was offered a scholarship by Bethany during a visit a month ago after a standout 17u season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3028577"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ef2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Fourteen</strong>. After helping his team to a second place finish in state scoring around 13-14 a game and shooting in the 40th percentile as a 40% Club Member, Over then had a standout season for SSA White 17u. He was an all league player in RL that received an offer from Bethany a month ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021729"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa8a4e16ef73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Fifteen</strong>. Last but certainly not list, [player_tooltip player_id='2021729' first='Paxton' last='Grey Scott'] is the next player to talk about on a great list of lead guards (and there are combo guards we will talk about with the twos tomorrow that can play the oe as well!). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'2, Paxton has better size than some of the other players on the list both in growing in height, and getting stronger as a lead guard as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->