Grassroots Team Spotlight: Marcus Denmon Elite 16U
Prep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on grassroots teams with a look at the Marcus Denmon Elite 16U team, which is made up of talented Class of 2022 players from the Kansas City area. Roster Andy Ashley 5’10″ Park Hill:…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on grassroots teams with a look at the Marcus Denmon Elite 16U team, which is made up of talented Class of 2022 players from the Kansas City area.
Roster
Andy Ashley 5’10″ Park Hill: A very capable pass-first point guard with excellent handles and a high basketball IQ. He is also a very good 3-point shooter who can space the floor.
Coen Brown 6’2″ Sacred Heart: A high scoring guard who has already scored 1,000 points in his varsity career. He plays a very team oriented game with a high basketball IQ.
Cannon Clark 6’0″ University Academy: A very quick point guard who really excels in the open court with his ability to attack and accelerate. He is a very unselfish player who will drop off the dime to the open teammate after penetrating into the lane and drawing the defense.
Caden Crawford 6’5″ Lansing: A solid young forward who an excellent shooting from 15 to 18 feet. He is a strong rebounder who also plays good defense.
Michael Haggerty 6’5″ St. Michael the Archangel: A mobile young combo forward who can knock down 3-pointers on the offensive end. He is a very good defender who will chase down loose ball and make the hustle plays.
Xavier Hall 5’11″ Bishop Miege (KS): A very quick point guard with great handles, a high basketball IQ and an excellent stroke from 3-point range. He is also a very active and aggressive defender who will pick the pockets of opposing ball handlers at a moment’s notice.
Mario Harris 6’2″ Kauffman: An all-purpose wing player who plays with a high motor at both ends of the floor. He will compete for loose balls and rebounds.
Caden McGuire 6’0″ Lee’s Summit: Talented combo guard with downtown shooting range and some slick handles that enable him to get to the basket. He does his work to get himself open for his perimeter shot. He also has a nice floater in the lane.
Domonique Orange 6’5″ North Kansas City: A robust 275-pound player who knows how to work in the low post. He is very powerful in the paint, but he can also move around with excellent agility. He is a top football prospect who is getting interest from Power 5 conference schools.
Landon Shepard 6’4″ Lee’s Summit: A strong combo forward who has a very solid post game along with the ability to go outside and hit an open 3-pointer. He is also an excellent team defender.
Kortez Stevenson Kortez Stevenson 6'7" | PF Center | 2022 State MO 6’7″ Center: A versatile post player who plays a very strong game in the paint, but can also step outside and make plays on the dribble and make perimeter shots. He uses his big body well to establish position inside and he can also move up and down the court.
Trent Stimac 6’2″ Bonner Springs (KS): A very athletic wing player who attacks the basket well and can score around the rim with both hands. He is also a very effective rebounder.