STATE RECAP: Class 4A top shooters
SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas 4A state championships saw a host of players make a name for themselves on the state’s biggest stage in Salina. Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at several of the most versatile players who raised…
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Continue ReadingSALINA, Kan. — The Kansas 4A state championships saw a host of players make a name for themselves on the state’s biggest stage in Salina.
Here, Prep Hoops takes a look at several of the most versatile players who raised their profile in Salina.
Michael Aylward, 5’11, G, 2019, Chanute
A terrific 3-point shooter and tough competitor, Aylward had a terrific performance in the Blue Comets quarterfinal loss to Trinity on Thursday in Salina, knocking down three 3-pointers and scored 13 points to tie for team high in points scored. He added a steals and three rebounds while going 5 for 9 from the floor.
Corbett Kimberlin, 6’0, G, 2019, Chanute
Kimberlin has earned a reputation as one of the state’s top perimeter shooters throughout his high school career and put together a huge first quarter for the Blue Comets on Wednesday, scoring 10 points and helping Chanute open a four-point halftime lead. He finished with two 3-pointers in the loss, but showed a strong all-around game, handling a lot of his team’s point guard duties, getting on the boards and finished the game with five rebounds and seven assists. His early play on Wednesday helped the Blue Comets hang tough against a Trinity team that was 21-1 this season entering play in Salina.
Ty Shelley, 6’4, G/F, 2020, KC Piper
Shelley has good size, agility and length for an off-the-ball shooter typer. He moves well off the ball, helps spread the floor with his outside shooting touch and brings other skills to the table as well, able to defend, rebound and move the ball. He went for xx points in KC Piper’s opening round win over Parsons on Wednesday, knocking down a clutch 3-pointer to give Piper a lead late in the third quarter.
Anthony Wasylk, 5’8, G, 2019, Chapman
Wasylk is a small, but confident guard who at 5’8 isn’t afraid to mix it up. He handles it well, competes at the defensive end of the court and is a solid passer, able to find the open man and make plays for others. He played with fearlessness at the state tournament, scoring 13 points, knocking down three 3-pointers and handing out four assists in the opening around against Anderson County.