Kansas Statewide End of Summer Risers – Wings
There are some really good wing players outside the metropolitan areas who have shown they belong in the upper echelon, including Drew Nicholson Drew Nicholson 6'6" | PF Hoisington | 2021 State KS , Owen Braxmeyer Owen Braxmeyer 6'1" |…
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Continue ReadingThere are some really good wing players outside the metropolitan areas who have shown they belong in the upper echelon, including Drew Nicholson Drew Nicholson 6'6" | PF Hoisington | 2021 State KS , Owen Braxmeyer Owen Braxmeyer 6'1" | CG Manhattan | 2021 State KS , Cason Richardson Cason Richardson 6'2" | CG Hesston | 2022 State KS and Aaron Skidmore.
But some up-and-coming wings got a lot of experience on the club circuit this summer and are ready to make their mark this fall.
Here is a look at some of the wings from across Kansas who were the top risers this summer (in alphabetical order and with club and high school and grad year listed):
Kaleb Becker Kaleb Becker 6'4" | SF Abilene | 2022 State KS , Mid Kansas 16U, Abilene, 2022:
Becker is not an unknown. He was honorable mention 4A as a sophomore. He is a 6-foot-4 athletic beast who is just tough to match up. His best skill may be his ability to run the floor, but that’s not to diminish any of his other talents. He can handle the ball and moves with grace and agility, but he has a lot of power to his game. He can score in the post or on the move, and he’s dangerous from deep. He should stand out as one of the best half-dozen or so players in 4A this year.
Philippe Manga, Perry Ellis 34 17U, Nickerson, 2021:
Manga will be really tough at Nickerson if he can acclimate to the new setting. He’s a rugged 6-foot player with a unique skill set that will be hard for opponents to match. He’s got the physique of a grown man, and a rare combination of power and grace. He can put the ball on the floor in the lane and get shots off despite a height disadvantage. He’s at his best in the high post, catching and facing the basket. He is a smart and unselfish passer who knows how to use his unique talents. He is also a beast on defense and the boards because of his strength and explosiveness. Manga hasn’t got a lot of attention, but watch for him to make noise this year.
Harrison Voth, Mid Kansas 16U, Cheney, 2022:
Like his club teammate Becker, Voth is not an unknown – he was honorable mention 3A last year. But he will be a riser this year because he’ll really show off as a junior. Voth is a deep threat, and at 6-foot-1 he has a height advantage over a lot of guards on the perimeter. But his athleticism to run the floor, drive and make plays all over the court make him much more than a shooter. He can leap and make plays in the trees, offensively and defensively.
Bryson Perez, TTB KS – Perez 15U, Wichita Trinity, 2023:
A player to watch as he makes his game to the varsity level, the 6-foot-4, Perez stood out on the club circuit as a matchup problem. He can really shoot it, and his height allows him to get it off anytime. He’s athletic and versatile and should make some waves as a sophomore.