Preview: Kansas State Tournament: 5A Names to Know
With the 5A state tournament tipping off on Thursday, let’s go over a few names to know heading into the exciting bracket play at Koch Arena. Tanner Mans (2020) – Bishop Carroll Tanner is a knock down shooter using his…
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Continue ReadingWith the 5A state tournament tipping off on Thursday, let’s go over a few names to know heading into the exciting bracket play at Koch Arena.
Tanner Mans (2020) – Bishop Carroll
Tanner is a knock down shooter using his size and length to shooter over smaller defenders.
The 6’5’’ guard/forward has a good motor and uses his underrated athleticism to rebound the ball well for Bishop Carroll.
Braden Belt (2019) – Andover Central
Braden is a high volume shooter who can also shoot the ball at a high level. He is a part of the three-headed monster at Andover Central.
Braden certainly capitalizes on the attention that Xavier Bell attracts and has had a lot of success in catch and shoot situations.
Devon Koehn (2019) – Maize
Devon creates matchup problems at 6’7’’ due to his ability to step out to the perimeter and make plays.
He can hit an open three or mid-range jumper or take a big man with slower feet to the basket. He is also a formidable rebounder and shot disruptor and is comfortable playing in the paint as well.
Alex Littlejohn (2021) – Bishop Carroll
Alex is a stock rising forward at Bishop Carroll who has really started to come into his own.
At about 6’4’’, he can score in the post, perimeter, and has good court vision for a forward to get his teammates involved. He is versatile and still improving as an underclassman.
Alan Watson (2019) – Bonner Springs
At 5’9’’, Alan is an undersized guard but makes up for that with his quickness off the dribble.
Once he is in the teeth of the defense, he has a good floater package or ability to dish the ball to applicable teammates.
He is also an underrated shooter, able to knock down the three ball from deep.
Nolan Ford (2019) – Basehor- Linwood
Nolan is a strong and physical PG who uses his basketball IQ to beat his opponent.
He sees the floor well and can score when called upon but embraces a pass-first philosophy for Basehor.