Live Period Recap: Kansas Landscape
Today we shift the focus away from the Prep Hoops events and take a look at the landscape around Kansas at some of the top performers in some of the other tournaments that were taking place across the country that…
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Continue ReadingToday we shift the focus away from the Prep Hoops events and take a look at the landscape around Kansas at some of the top performers in some of the other tournaments that were taking place across the country that featured in state talent.
Kaeson Fisher-Brown Kaeson Fisher-Brown 6'2" | CG Derby | 2023 KS , 6’2 G, Mentality Hoops 2023: Continues to showcase his elite shot making ability especially off of the bounce. Has been playing with great pace, control, and aggressiveness on the offensive end for Mentality and has put together a solid spring so far. Making big time shots in big moments and against some tough defense as well.
Jasiah Shields Jasiah Shields 6'0" | PG Derby | 2023 KS , 6′ PG, Oz Elite 2023: Through two events has lived in the paint off the dribble. Has been getting downhill at will putting defenders on the retreat and Shields has made them play being crafty at the rim with his finishes. The quick point guard is a top tier play maker at the position and has showcased it so far this spring.
Michael Kates Michael Kates 5'9" | PG Maize South | 2024 State KS , 5’11 G, Buddy Buckets KS 2024: Arguably having the best shooting session this spring of any of our Kansas prospects. Knocking down the long ball at an electric rate including a 9 of 11 weekend in one of the live events. His arsenal of shot making ability from the perimeter really has made him tough to guard as he is elite shooting off the catch in the half court, in transition, or getting to a pull up. Has a good handle and attacks closeouts with a purpose.
Isaiah Atwater Isaiah Atwater 5'8" | PG Maize South | 2023 State KS , 5’10 PG, MoKan Select 2023: Has made a really quick and great impression on the grassroots scene this season so far. His quickness that he displayed all high school season continues to impress and has allowed him to be quite the dynamic point guard for MoKan select in the early going. Has distributed the ball at a high level getting guys great looks, has collapsed countless defenses off the bounce, and is still an efficient scorer with his chances.
TJ Williams TJ Williams 6'5" | SG Wichita Heights | 2024 State #176 Nation KS , 6’4 SG, Run GMC 2024: The #1 player in the class continues to be big time and really running the show for that Run group. Been crafty and creative off the dribble, using ball screens efficiently, been a killer in the transition game, and his athleticism continues to be eye popping. Has really progressed his game from an impressive state title run this high school season during the live weekends.
Jack Bachelor Jack Bachelor 6'0" | CG Washburn Rural | 2023 State KS , 6’1 G, Marcus Denmon Elite 2023 (pictured): Bachelor has lit up the UA scene in the early going. Has been shooting it at an extremely high level and his quick shot release off the catch, extended range, and IQ moving without the ball makes him deadly behind the arc. Bachelor compliments his top tier shooting with an elite floater game and mid range capability that makes guarding him on a closeout really tough. His athleticism and defensive capabilities have gone up a notch which just increases his stock.
Zeek Brown, 6’2 G, PAC Gold 2025: The young Free State guard has shown off his scoring prowess quickly this spring. The long lefty springs up quickly and confidently into his 3 ball and knocks it down off the catch, coming off ball screens, and spotting up in multiple spots around the perimeter. Also guards the ball really well and is solid at walling up and blocking shots on defense. Nice athleticism on the 2025 guard.