PREVIEW: AVCTL Breakout Performers
Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in the Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail Conference (AVCTL). Teams Campus Colts (18-5, 11-2) Derby Panthers (7-15, 3-9) Hutchinson (5-18, 0-12) Maize (24-1, 12-0) Newton (12-12, 7-6) Salina Central (17-6, 8-5) Salina…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in the Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail Conference (AVCTL).
Teams
Campus Colts (18-5, 11-2)
Derby Panthers (7-15, 3-9)
Hutchinson (5-18, 0-12)
Maize (24-1, 12-0)
Newton (12-12, 7-6)
Salina Central (17-6, 8-5)
Salina South (8-13 last year, 3-9)
Jacob Hanna Jacob Hanna 6'3" | CG Andover | 2021 State KS , 6’4, G, 2021, Maize
Hannah didn’t get much varsity run with Maize last season, but is coming off a big summer running with NLHA and showed he is ready for a breakout junior season. He is a long, rangy guard who can play above the rim and excels in transition.
Jacob Karsak Jacob Karsak 6'2" | CG Derby | 2020 State KS , 6’2. G, 2020, Derby
A standout perimeter shooter, Karsak is also a standout football player who excels for the Panthers at tight end. On the hardwood he brings good toughness and a well-rounded skill set. He is a strong defender who can guard multiple positions and brings the toughness of a football standout to the hardwood.
Caden Kickhaefer Caden Kickhaefer 6'4" | SF Salina Central | 2021 State KS , 6’3, G/F, 2021, Salina Central
Kickhaefer has largely played in the shadows of a talented senior class that graduated in 2019 but he will be counted on for a big season in 2019-20. He has a smooth outside shooting stroke, likes to shoot from distance out of the corners and has a well-rounded skill set. He can handle the ball a little and gets in the passing lanes defensively where he is able to take advantage of his length.
Alex Krogmeier Alex Krogmeier 6'4" | SF Newton | 2020 State KS , 6’3, G/F, 2020, Newton
One of the top returning shooters in the AVCTL, Korgmeier had several big games shooting from the perimeter last season, including five 3-pointers against Salina Central in February. He has good size and length and has a smooth, repeatable shooting stroke. With the loss of 2020 guard Ty Berry Ty Berry 6'2" | PG Sunrise Christian | 2020 State #130 Nation KS , Krogmeier will be counted on in other areas this season as well, whether it’s handling the ball, rebounding or playing tough defense.
Amari Thomas Amari Thomas 6'4" | PF Derby | 2022 State KS , 6’4, F, 2022, Derby
Thomas is a standout perimeter shooter who can get hot and light up the scoreboard from distance, but also brings good size, athleticism and the ability to impact a game in a variety of ways. He is a strong rebounder, a good defender and has the ability to score in the paint. He enters the upcoming season as one of the better young players in the AVCTL.