Grassroots Team Spotlight: 816 Varsity 17U (Cherepkai)

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its introduction of grassroots programs around the state with a look at the 816 Varsity 17U squad, led by coach Ryan Cherepkai.</p> <h4>Roster</h4> <p>Spencer Blaine 6’3" Liberty: Solid wing player who provided good reserve minutes for the Class6 state runners-up. A good shooter who make nearly 50 percent of his 3-point attempts.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1051915" first="Jack" last="Bjorn"] 6’7" Park Hill South: A developing big who plays strong around the basket. He rebounds well and provides a solid presence defensively with his size.</p> <p>Tyrese Cannon 6’5" Leavenworth (KS): A Class 5A All-State performer in Kansas who is one of the top prospects in the state. He is an excellent athlete with good length and the ability to shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <p>Messias Dockery 6’0" Park Hill South: Talented point guard who has good quickness and can run your team with his high basketball IQ. Will also get a bucket when he needs to. Averaged 10 points, three rebounds and three assists a game as a junior.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="992314" first="Miles" last="Fant"] 6’6" Park Hill South: A talented combo forward who has nice shooting touch in the low post, but can also put the ball on the floor and make a play from the perimeter. He averaged nine points and six rebounds as a junior.</p> <p>Dayne Herl 6’5" William Chrisman: An excellent multi-sport athlete who is a standout quarterback on the football field. He brings that athleticism to the basketball court to go along with his size and versatile skill set. He averaged 17 points a game as a junior.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="993525" first="Kason" last="Mauzey"] 6’6" St. Joe Benton: A versatile combo forward who is very comfortable handling  the ball and being a playmaker in addition to his ability to go inside and get buckets in the post. He averaged 16 points and 6.2 rebounds as a junior.</p> <p>Connor Robertson 6’5" Sunrise Christian: A prep school kid who formerly played at Park Hill South. He is an excellent 3-point marksman who can string together a bunch of buckets from long distance when he has it going.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1161814" first="Bennett" last="Stirtz"] 6’5" Liberty: A versatile all-around wing who led the Bluejays to a berth in the Class 6 state championship game. He can get buckets, facilitate and play solid defense while making his teammates better. He averaged 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and four assists a game.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1050176" first="Luke" last="Stubbs"] 6’4" Liberty: Another strong all-around player who was instrumental in Liberty's run to the Class 6 state finals. Scored the winning bucket in the state semifinals. He averaged 11.8 points, four rebounds and two assists as a junior.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>