PREVIEW: Eastern Kansas League Top Sophomores (2022)
Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in the Eastern Kansas League (EKL) Eastern Kansas League (EKL) Bishop Miege (19-3, 9-0), Blue Valley (8-10, 3-5), Blue Valley North (15-9, 6-4), Blue Valley Northwest (27-2, 8-1), Blue Valley…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in the Eastern Kansas League (EKL)
Eastern Kansas League (EKL)
Bishop Miege (19-3, 9-0), Blue Valley (8-10, 3-5), Blue Valley North (15-9, 6-4), Blue Valley Northwest (27-2, 8-1), Blue Valley Southwest (8-14, 1-7), Blue Valley West (9-14, 4-6), Mill Valley (3-21,1-9), St. James Academy (14-9, 4-6), St. Thomas Aquinas (12-9, 6-4)
Tyler Clairbone, 6’3, G/F, 2022, St. James
A good-sized shooter who has a good feel for both ends of the floor. Clairbone is listed at 6’3 and shows activity both inside and out. That said, he looks to connect from distance from anywhere behind the 3-point line. He clean shooter who can find his stroke quickly.
Cooper Jackson, 6’0, PG, 2022, St. Thomas Aquinas
A standout in his class, Jackson is an impressive two-way player who is a terrific ball handler and facilitator. He has the ability to break down opponents with his handles and overall movement and athleticism. He is a solid shooter and can come up big with his passing and play along the perimeter. A promising player with a high ceiling.
Mark Mitchell, 6’6, G, 2022, Bishop Miege
One of the state’s top young prospects, Mitchell has terrific size and athleticism as well as a developing skill set and a high ceiling, all of which makes Mitchell a big piece for his team moving forward. He has great size and shows flexibility and athleticism. He projects at wing given his speed and ball handling skills and his ability to score around the rim. Mitchell is a player to watch and one who will make a big impact this season.
Aidan Shaw, 6’7,G/F, 2022, Blue Valley
An impressive two-way player who has great athleticism and a bouncy nature inside. He has terrific speed and great size, length and understanding. He can overthink plays at times but his natural talent and overall drive makes him a tough opponents to stop. He can throw down jams in transition and can get to the free throw line and connect.