July Eyes: Prospects (Guards)
July Eyes: 2018 Prospects (Guards)
Several players across the state area coming off a solid spring showing and a big performance during evaluation period in July could lead to a players first offer, or even more offers on the table.
Koriyon Carr, 6’1, 2018, Topeka West
Carr is a high scoring guard that can put points on the board in a variety of ways. He can knock down perimeter shots, as well as create for himself and his teammates off the dribble. An athletic guard, Carr combines speed and quickness with determination and a relentless style of play.
Christian Braun, 6’4, G, 2019, Blue Valley Northwest
Travel Team: MoKan Elite
Few players have seen their stock rise more during the spring evaluation period than Braun, who went from a player who primarily came off the bench for Blue Valley Northwest, to a player who garnered his first Division I offer from Loyola University on June 15. Braun features terrific length and size at 6;4 with potential room for even more growth and has a smooth game, excelling off the dribble. With a strong July, Braun could add to his first offer.
D’Monte Gaw, 6’2, G, 2019, Schlagle
Travel Team: KC Team Rush
Gaw is one of the top young rising guards in the Kansas City area and helped lead Schlagle all the way to a 5A state championship game. He is a smooth ballhandler who is very creative off the bounce, can get into the lane and create chances for himself and others. He is a riser in the 2019 class and should start to garner the attention of college coaches soon.
Cooper Kaifes, 6’3, 2018, Mill Valley
Travel Team: MoKan Elite
Kaifes currently holds Division I offers from Missouri State and Drake, but many industry insiders tell us that there are more on the way with a strong July performance. Kaifes is a big guard who can handle the ball, surprises with his playmaking abilities and is known most perhaps for his ability to light up opponents from 3-point range.
Jordan White, 6’2, 2019, Washburn Rural
Travel Team: KC Run GMC
White is a player, a high IQ basketball player who just finds a way to make himself and teammates better. He has a nice handle, is a creative and savvy player who can get into the lane and make plays as well as shoot from the outside. He is playing for a. talented KC Run GMC squad that features a host of talented players and is likely to draw the attention of a lot of college coaches in the gym throughout the live period.