Kansas Top 250 Expo GameChangers
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A gathering to top talents from across Kansas allowed us to see some rising stars and some new players. But the following five stood out as the true “GameChangers” of the day (in alphabetical order):
This guy was a ball of energy even after most of the guys gradually grew tired over the four-game showcase. He has so much speed, so much quickness, and he just kept going strong. He is disruptive on defense in the open court and can turn any loose ball into a breakaway. He gets to the goal and goes relentlessly after missed shots, converting a lot of offensive rebounds into buckets.
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Known mostly for his rebounding and ability around the goal for his high school team, Kerr showed the handle and agility to be a dangerous open-court guard. His length/explosiveness combo was tough for anyone at the Expo to match. He repeatedly broke down defenders and got into the paint from the top of the key. He showed he can hit from deep and also can penetrate and dish. He was one of the best on the floor in every game.
Klein has sort of flown under the radar as part of a super-talented Blue Valley Northwest squad. He used the opportunity at the Expo to remind everyone just how physically talented and skilled he is. What really popped was his ability to handle the ball end to end and at the point. Once he engaged a defender at the top of the key, he simply overwhelmed them with his length and power. He hit a bunch of shots in the paint off the drive. He also rebounded with high energy and defended with physicality and toughness.
The sophomore lefty was arguably the most effective and efficient guard at the Expo. He got anywhere he wanted off the dribble and dealt out a bevy of impressive assists. When he wanted, he could get to the goal or pull up for a jumper. Rowley is quick and skilled with the ball in his hands and makes a lot of good decisions while playing at a high speed. While a lot of guards appeared either unable to mesh with their teammates or just wanted to take shots, Rowley seemed able to read his teammates and connect with them.
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There was no question the senior was going to score at the Expo. He was one of the most well-established veterans at the event, and he showed off his abilities. He can hunt shots on the perimeter and he knocked down a bunch of threes. He can also move without the ball within the midrange, and he can get to his own shots off the bounce. Sullivan was a physically mature, steady veteran who showed why he’s had so much success the past couple of years.