PREVIEW: Small Seven Blue Underrated Prospects
Small Seven Blue Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in Kansas City’s Small Seven Blue. Small Seven Blue Grain Valley (16-11, 7-5), Grandview (27-2, 12-0), Kearney (11-16, 5-7), Platte County (6-18, 4-8),Raytown South (19-9, 10-2), Smithville…
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Prep Hoops Kansas takes a look at the upcoming season in Kansas City’s Small Seven Blue.
Small Seven Blue
Grain Valley (16-11, 7-5), Grandview (27-2, 12-0), Kearney (11-16, 5-7), Platte County (6-18, 4-8),Raytown South (19-9, 10-2), Smithville (10-18, 3-9), Smithville (4-20, 1-11).
Ben Doole, 5’11, 2021, Platte County, KC Premiere Blue Chips 16U
Doole is a smart player with the ball in his hands. He can shoot from distance and has good handles and works his way around defenders with his quickness and skill. Also a player who looks for a jump shot around the mid-range area.
Drew Gentry, 6’2, G, 2021, Kearney, MoKan 2021
Gentry had a productive showing this offseason with MoKan, a point guard and shooting guard, depending on the situation. He’s a long 6’2 and has good footwork and can feed the ball inside. He scores for himself and can catch-and-shoot or create some plays off his dribble.
Mathew Hill, 6’0, G, 2020, Grandview, Freedom Hoops
Hill can play as a point and is great at finding open teammates both inside and out. He has good handles and can get to the basket and score inside some. Hill is a nice defender as well, a guy who looks to shut down opponents and cause problems on the perimeter.
Cole Keller, 6’5, F, 2021, Grain Valley
Also a standout player on the football field, Keller has good size and uses it well inside some. He defends well and looks to contest shots. He can shoot for himself and moves off the ball. He is a good passer and has the vision you’d expect.
Josh Kilpatrick, 6’5, G/F, 2020, Grain Valley
A lengthy player who can use his frame to his advantage. He has a good touch close to the basket and can get the bounce on his jump shot. He fights for position and can see time on the perimeter and inside as well. A solid player overall.
Brennan Watkins, 5’10, G, 2021, Kearney, Marcus Denmon Elite 16U
An intelligent guard who had a terrific season playing up an age group on several occasions. He is a quick player and a terrific presence on defense. He brings consistency to the floor as a scorer and creative passer. A well-rounded player who can score, defend, get to the basket and connect from the wing and corner spots.