Prospect Spotlight: Coby Baggett (2021)
One of the most talented young guards in the Kansas City area, rising sophomore Colby Baggett is putting together a breakout season for the Lee’s Summit West Titans this season. A long and rangy 6’3 combo guard, Baggett can play…
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Continue ReadingOne of the most talented young guards in the Kansas City area, rising sophomore Colby Baggett is putting together a breakout season for the Lee’s Summit West Titans this season.
A long and rangy 6’3 combo guard, Baggett can play either guard spot and despite his slender frame, has a quick first step and the ability to break down a defense off the dribble.
“I feel like I can take control whether it’s on the offensive or defensive end, I can attack the basket at will and see the floor very well,” Baggett said.
Baggett put together a strong offseason competing for KC Team Rush and says the experience helped prepare him for the varsity level this season.
“I loved running with Rush,” he said. “We got to travel to places like Dallas and Indiana and we got to play in the gauntlet. The pace of summer ball helps when it comes to high school ball because I feel like the game slows down for me.”
Baggett says he spent much of the offseason focusing on getting stronger and worked hard in the weight room.
“I started lifting a lot more and working on my build because I have a smaller frame and as much as I drive to the hoop I need more strength to be able to finish through contact,” Baggett said. “Also I worked on my three point shot so teams have to respect my outside game more.”
After suffering big losses to graduation in the offseason, the Lee’s Summit West squad features a host of newcomers with several players who are getting their first shot at varsity basketball.
“We are very different from last year because we are much smaller,” Baggett said. “But we can shoot better than last year. And when we play hard and together I feel like we can compete with and or beat a lot of teams.”
Baggett says his dad has had the biggest impact on his basketball career to date.
“My dad because he has always challenged me to be as good as I can be,” Baggett said. “He pushed me to make varsity as a freshman last year and with all the hard work I ended up achieving that goal.”
A fan of LeBron James, Baggett says he appreciated the all-around game of the NBA great.
“My favorite player is Lebron James because he can do it all,” Baggett said. “And he can beat you in many ways. And I feel like the only way he can be stopped is if he stops himself. But I feel like I have a more Russell Westbrook type game because I’m strong in transition, I can get assists, I can go get a rebound, and I have this competitive nature and I wanna win in everything that I do.”