Looking Ahead: Dynamic Backcourts Next Season
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With the June break fast approaching from the Grassroots scene and guys return for a month with their high school squads, let’s preview some dynamic back courts that we could see across the state. Free State Cooper Jackson Cooper…
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Continue ReadingWith the June break fast approaching from the Grassroots scene and guys return for a month with their high school squads, let’s preview some dynamic back courts that we could see across the state.
Free State
Cooper Jackson Cooper Jackson 6'0" | PG Free State | 2022 State KS , 6’ Guard, 2022: An aggressive guard that can pester ball handlers at will, has a great change of pace, and can make plays off the catch and off the bounce effectively. High level guard who has produced at high levels already on both the grassroots and high school scene.
Mozae Downing-Rivers Mozae Downing-Rivers 6'3" | PG Free State | 2022 State KS , 6’4 Point Guard: 2022: A point guard with tremendous size for the position. Tough with the ball in his hands, plays a physical brand of hoops and finishes well and makes plays well through contact. A great creator for teammates, an improving jump shot, and all the point guard attributes programs want and need.
Junction City
Howard Johnson Howard Johnson 6'0" | SG Junction City | 2022 State KS , 6’1 Guard, 2022: A terrific shooter from the 3 point line and a really solid floater and attacking game off the bounce to have a counter. Has shot almost 45% from 3 over the spring circuit and averaging double figures in scoring. Has become a really solid on defender, improving playmaker in pick and roll, and rebounds well from the guard spot.
Terrence Tedder Jr Terrence Tedder Jr 6'0" | SG Junction City | 2022 State KS , 6’ Guard, 2022 (Pictured): A dynamic player himself, Tedder has really smooth handle with the ball and can create himself a ton of separation. Another solid 3 point shooter in the back court and his game really elevates when he can play out in transition. Can get others great looks when he penetrates and kicks the ball.
Seth Clark Seth Clark 6'3" | SG Junction City | 2022 KS , 6’3 Shooting Guard, 2022: An elite level shooter with deep range. Can get really hot and rattle off a bunch in a row. Has sneaky athleticism and can get up and play above the rim in transition and on the defensive end is a pretty good weak side help shot blocker and chase down blocker in transition with his leaping ability.
Andover
Eli Shetlar Eli Shetlar 6'4" | SG Andover | 2023 State KS , 6’4 Guard, 2023: A great shooter who can get his shot off on drive and kicks, off screens on the move, running in transition, and off the dribble. Had a tremendous sophomore season averaging 8.8 points and almost 4 rebounds per game. With an increased role and usage rate expect a huge season.
BJ Redic BJ Redic 6'2" | SF Andover | 2023 State KS , 6’3 Guard, 2023: Another 2023 talented guard for Andover, Redic is a great compliment to Shetlar with Redic’s ability to live in the paint off the drive and cuts. Being able to sink defenses into the paint and either finish or kick to shooters to Shetlar will have Redic’s scoring and assist numbers at really high clip. Redic is an athletic guard with a ton of upside, and this spring he has been on a tear for OZ Elite so he will have great momentum heading into the season.