810Varsity: Youngsters on the Rise
LIBERTY, Mo. — The annual 810Varsity Tip Off classic featured St. Pius X, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit West, Park Hill South and host Liberty competing against five KC area teams from the Kansas side. Here, Prep Hoops takes a look…
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Continue ReadingLIBERTY, Mo. — The annual 810Varsity Tip Off classic featured St. Pius X, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit West, Park Hill South and host Liberty competing against five KC area teams from the Kansas side.
Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at several youngsters who raised their profile at the event.
Vance Avila, 6’7, F, 2021, Lee’s Summit West
Avila is a skilled big man with soft hands, terrific footwork and a diverse skill set. He can step out and face the basket, or make himself available in the lane. He scored four points in the Titans opener against KC Schlagle, but we see a player who is poised for a big season.
Colby Baggett, 6’3, G, 2021, Lee’s Summit West
Baggett is a slender guard with a quick first step and the ability to get to the basket off the bounce at will. He can shoot a little from the perimeter, and knocked down a 3 in the Titans win over KC Schlagle on Saturday. He and 2019 guard Rich Johnson give the Titans a terrific 1-2 punch in their backcourt.
Kellen Goodwin, 6’5, F, 2021, Liberty
Goodwin is an impressive athlete with terrific leaping ability and impacts the game at both ends of the floor. challenging shots around the basket, rebounding above the rim and running the floor. He has a developing skill set at the offensive end of the floor and is most effective along the baseline and on the offensive glass.
Mike McKnight, 6’1, G, 2021, Lee’s Summit West
McKnight was a revelation on Saturday, creating plays on both sides of the floor. He can handle the ball, is an exciting playmaker, especially in the open floor and has a high basketball IQ, capable of being in the right place at the right time. He came off the bench to score 15 points, second on the Titans as LSW defeated KC Schlagle.
Eli Wingert, 6’7, F, 2021, Blue Springs
Wingert has terrific size for a wing player and despite being listed at 6’7, spends much of his time on the perimeter. He shows a smooth 3-point shooting stroke with a quick release and some ability as a ball handler. He scored six points in the Wildcats’ loss to Lawrence Free State.