Kansas Statewide End of Summer Risers – Posts
Standout posts aren’t always in high great supply in the small towns and rural areas of Kansas. A couple of the returning standouts include Tyus Wilson and Harlan Obioha Harlan Obioha 7'0" | C Hoxie | 2021 State KS .…
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Continue ReadingStandout posts aren’t always in high great supply in the small towns and rural areas of Kansas. A couple of the returning standouts include Tyus Wilson and Harlan Obioha Harlan Obioha 7'0" | C Hoxie | 2021 State KS .
But a few posts from around the state bear watching in the fall, based on their work on the summer circuit.
Here is a look at some of the posts from across Kansas who were the top risers this summer (in alphabetical order and with club and high school and grad year listed):
Jace Linenberger, Midwest Magic 16U, Hays, 2022:
With a talented group around him, Linenberger didn’t get a lot of accolades as a sophomore. But at 6-foot-7, he is should open a lot of eyes this year. He’s long and mobile and tries to disrupt everything in the lane. He moves well for a big guy and has good hands and good ball skills. He doesn’t back down from a tussle in the lane and is a force on the boards.
Eli Sawyers, Kansas Pray N Play 17U, Southeast of Saline, 2023:
Sawyers is a hybrid player with a diverse set of skills, but at 6-foot-5 he will spend a lot of time in the post. He earned honorable mention all state as a freshman, but showed this summer he is ready to compete with much older players. After playing 17U some of the summer, he is ready for prime time. He is long and lanky and smooth for his size. He plays with infectiousness and is willing to defer to his teammates, but he has skills to dominate.
Brayden Schilling, Mid-Kansas 16U, Hesston, 2022:
A great driver with the ball for a 6-foot-5 player, Schilling is big and strong and runs well. He can put the ball on the floor and create shots. He’s not the least bit afraid of contact and draws fouls. He can rebound and push the ball up the floor himself. He should really build upon his 3A honorable mention sophomore season.