The Race for Mr. Basketball
The race for Mr. Basketball in Kansas is off to a great start. Here, we take a look at the top candidates for the award and how their season is coming along. There are a number of players having great seasons but these ten…
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Continue ReadingThe race for Mr. Basketball in Kansas is off to a great start. Here, we take a look at the top candidates for the award and how their season is coming along. There are a number of players having great seasons but these ten are taking it to another level.
Angelo Allegri, 6’7, 2017, St. Thomas Aquinas
Has put together a big season for Aquinas, averaging a double-double. He has come up big at the biggest moments this season for Aquinas, including leading the Saints with 14 on Friday in a win over No. 2 ranked BVNW.
Israel Barnes, 6’4, 2018, Wichita Southeast
One of the state’s premier players in the 2018 class, Barnes is averaging 29.4 points per game for Wichita Southeast and has helped them start the season 8-6.
Tyler Geiman, 6’1, 2017, Blue Valley
He’s arguably among the state’s premier uncommitted players with several Division II offers under his belt. He is a talented lead guard that can do it all, and does with flair.
Darien Jackson, 6’3, 2017, Blue Valley Northwest
One of the state’s premier guards playing on one of the state’s top teams, Jackson has helped Northwest start the season 11-2. He currently holds several Division I offers.
Chris Meitzner, 5’11, 2017, Kapaun
Has helped Kapuan start the season undefeated at 11-3 and is averaging 16.7 points per game. He had 27 points in a big win over Southeast,
Matt Pile, 6’8, 2017, Goddard Eisenhower
One of the state’s top big men, Pile is a Omaha signee and is averaging 20.4 points per game. He has helped his high school team open the season 13-1 and has teamed with guard Dylan Vincent to form one of the state’s top 1-2 punches.
Ben Pyle, 6’6, 2018, McPherson
Not only is Pyle averaging 22.3 points per game, but he’s also putting together a big season on the boards, hauling in 10 rebounds per game. At 6’6, 185-pounds, Pyle is a big wing that can shoot, rebound and pass and has helped McPherson start the season 10-4, including a 6-1 run over the team’s last seven games.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, 6’8, 2019, Bishop Miege
He’s one of the state’s top young players and top post players with a bevy of high major Division I offers already. He has helped Bishop Miege open the season strong and are currently ranked No, 1 in 810 varsity’s Top 25 KC area teams.
Dylan Vincent, 6’2, 2018, Goddard Eisenhower
He is the leading scorer for Eisenhower, averaging 24.5 points per game this season. He has helped his high school team open the season 13-1 and has teamed with big man Matt Pile to form one of the state’s top 1-2 punches.
Mikey Wycoff, 6’3, 2017, Bishop Seabury
His school doesn’t get a lot of attention, but Seabury is off to a strong start this season at 13-2 with Wycoff leading the way. A talented guard, Wycoff has heard from numerous Division II programs this season.