Prospect Spotlight: Ethan Kilgore (2020)
Class of 2020 guard Ethan Kilgore of East Buchanan is very happy to be back on the basketball court again, although those who may have to guard him may feel a little different. The 6’6″ Kilgore is one of the…
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Continue ReadingClass of 2020 guard Ethan Kilgore of East Buchanan is very happy to be back on the basketball court again, although those who may have to guard him may feel a little different.
The 6’6″ Kilgore is one of the most potent offensive weapons in Northwest Missouri. He had already surpassed the 1,000-point mark midway through his sophomore season and he was a mainstay for the 15U KC Run GMC squad the summer after his freshman year.
Many college programs were also starting to take notice as he received some early interest from schools such as Missouri State, Nebraska, Denver, Iowa, Creighton, Purdue, and many others.
Kilgore’s was however curtailed by a high ankle sprain injury that caused him to miss the majority of last summer’s grassroots action and part of the fall preseason activity. But, he was able to get back on the court for his junior season and he hasn’t missed a beat.
“It feels great to be playing again,” Kilgore said. “Being on the sideline, I felt like a huge part of my life was missing. I feel so blessed to be back on the court doing what I love.”
As a sophomore, Kilgore averaged 24.9 points and 10 rebounds a game, which including a school-record 49 point performance against Trenton. He has been on fire to start his junior season as well as he averages nearly 30 points a game in leading East Buch to a 6-1 start to the season.
Kilgore was the MVP of the KCI Tournament as he averaged 28 points and shot 63 percent from the field to lead East Buch to the championship. He also added 39 points in a victory over Hamilton-Penney last week.
At 6’6″ and with his versatile skill set, Kilgore poses a formidable matchup problem for opposing defenses. He has a size advantage inside, but he ability to pass the ball and knock down perimeter jumpers from distance have drawn the interest of several Division I schools.
“I think I have improved a lot upon my dribbling and shooting off the dribble,” he said. “I have put on some muscle and got my vertical up, so I’m feeling great.”