Stock Risers: Wichita area standout wings (2021)
Prep Hoops takes a look at several players who are off to strong starts to the 2019-20 season in the 2020 class. Alex Littlejohn, 6’5, F, 2021, Bishop Carroll Littlejohn is an impressive to a player who has good…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops takes a look at several players who are off to strong starts to the 2019-20 season in the 2020 class.
Alex Littlejohn, 6’5, F, 2021, Bishop Carroll
Littlejohn is an impressive to a player who has good size, length in the ability to play physical underneath the basket. He’s a mobile forward who can connect from a distance and also the mid-range high-post and low-post area. he’s a physical defender as well and has the speed to switch out on the perimeter and also handled tough pressure on the block. He’s currently averaging a team-high in points and rebounds per game with 13.8 points and 11 rebounds. He adds 1.4 blocks, 2.6 steals and 3.6 assists.
Romao Townes, 6’4, F, 2021, Wichita South
Townes is an impressive forward who can play strong, tough basketball inside the paint. He’s shooting an impressive 76 percent from the field. He doesn’t necessarily take as many shots as he should, but he knows how to capitalize on the moments he takes. Townes is averaging 11.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He is also a good defensive player who can get a hand on the ball and come away with the steal or a blocked shot. An interesting athlete with a solid upside.
Zane Jacques, F, 2021, Haven
An impressive option for Haven who shows terrific touch as a shooter. Jacques is a tall player with great length and a high release to his shot that is difficult to get a hand on. he can connect from anywhere behind the 3-point line, showing a clean shot from the corner of the wing and the top of the key. He has great timing as a catch-and-shoot score and is also a solid passer good rebounder and a player who can block shots and finish around the rim in transition.
Darryon Frierson, 6’5, G/F, 2021, Wichita South
Frierson is a good-sized player who can make plays as a defender, defensive rebounder and from inside the perimeter. He’s listed at 6’5 and has good length and flexibility around the basket. He is a strong player for his size and can make athletic plays and block shots. He is currently averaging 10.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 1.7 blocks and three assists per game. Frierson is shooting 66 percent from the field.
David Duncan, G/F, 2021, Wichita Northwest
A versatile wing player who has good size, length and the ability to contribute as an offensive and defensive threat. Duncan is a promising player who has the ability to score in bunches but is unselfish and looks to make extra passes and get involved inside as both a slasher and basket protector. Duncan is averaging 6.5 points, 1.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, one steal and 1.2 blocks per game.