Central Kansas: POY Candidates
Prep Hoops takes a look at several of the top Player of the Year candidates in Central Kansas this season. Levi Braun, 6’2, G, 2019, Topeka Hayden A four-year varsity starter, Braun is coming off a strong offseason running…
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Levi Braun, 6’2, G, 2019, Topeka Hayden
A four-year varsity starter, Braun is coming off a strong offseason running with SSA Elite and has helped Hayden overcome the loss of standout Zach Harvey. Braun is a standout perimeter shooter who can knock down 3-pointers off the catch or off the bounce, can lead a team at the point, but is just as effective playing off the ball. He has offers to play for hometown Washburn and Maryville University in St. Louis.
Noah Butler, 6’5, G/F, 2019, Free State
Butler has taken his game to new heights this season, scoring buckets, hauling in rebounds and defending multiple positions. He is a strong, powerful athlete, capable of throwing down power dunks in traffic, but has the skill to play on the wing, handle the ball and shoot from behind the 3-point arc. He has seen his stock rise this season and has helped Free State put together a big season.
AJ Dickerson, 6’3, G, 2019, Junction City
Dickerson is a talented guard who has a terrific combination of size, skill and athleticism and has shown the ability to create offense off the bounce, get to the basket and knock down tough, contested jumpers. He has range to the 3-point line, and has the ability to defend multiple positions. He’s one of the better uncommitted senior guards remaining on the board.
Ky Thomas, 6’0, G, 2020, Topeka
A starter on the hardwood since his freshman season, and a standout football prospect for Topeka, Thomas is a talented guard capable of getting to the basket, scoring in traffic and knocking down long jumpers. He has elite speed and quickness and is a strong, physical guard who can bull his way into the lane and to the basket. A left hander, Thomas can make nice look-away passes and sees the court well. He has helped lead Topeka to a No. 2 ranking in the latest Kansas 6A poll.
Harper Williams, 6’0, G, 2019, Salina Central
Coming off a standout summer with Team Driven, Williams has established himself as one of the state’s top perimeter shooters and has the ability to get hot and knock down multiple 3-pointers. He’s a talented ball handler and team leader, plays with a high basketball IQ and can run an offense at the point, or play off the ball as well.