Season Recap: Underrated Players
Everyone one loves a good underdog, especially in the month of March, and Idaho is home to a long list of underrated athletes. Our lovely state never quite seems to get the love and respect it deserves when it comes…
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Continue ReadingEveryone one loves a good underdog, especially in the month of March, and Idaho is home to a long list of underrated athletes. Our lovely state never quite seems to get the love and respect it deserves when it comes to basketball, yet we keep plugging along and show how great our basketball is each and every year. As with any other season, a lot of players seemingly came out of the woodwork and showed that they could play at a high level after having flown under the radar in past seasons. Continue reading for a look at some of the most underrated players from Idaho this season.
Kolton Mitchell Kolton Mitchell 6'1" | PG Lake City | 2023 State ID , Lake City: Mitchell was part of a great Lake City team that was led by a young core. Kolton improved his stock this season thanks to excellent guard play as he showed an ability to shoot the ball really well and he was also able to command the team with passing skills and leadership opportunities. Mitchell and Lake City will look to keep improving for next season and they should be in good hands for a few years to come.
Lloyer Driggs, Thunder Ridge: Lloyer has been a solid player for a long time but he was able to improve his stock this season by taking his scoring to a new level and also being able to lead his team to a lot more success than was seen in prior years. Driggs is a gifted scorer and as the ability to score easily at all levels. He is in range as soon as he steps foot on the court and he is constantly on the attack. Driggs is going to be an excellent scorer at the next level.
Mikey Lloyd Mikey Lloyd 6'4" | SG Jerome | 2022 State ID , Jerome: Lloyd emerged this season by showing his ability to score and defend well against any and all opponents. He was a solid piece of the Jerome offense and he routinely scored at the rim, from the free throw line, and also liked to use his three-point jumper to find ways to score. Mikey is a great player that was able to make a big impact this season and will at the next level as well.