New PFs to the 2021 rankings
There will inevitably be players who are missed in any ranking process. But with every update of a class list, new players are included as they establish themselves and get ‘seen’ around the state. Nine new players were added to…
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Continue ReadingThere will inevitably be players who are missed in any ranking process. But with every update of a class list, new players are included as they establish themselves and get ‘seen’ around the state.
Nine new players were added to the Kansas 2021 Player Rankings as power forwards.
67 Wyatt Noll Wyatt Noll 6'4" | PF DeSoto | 2021 State KS , DeSoto:
One of the highest entries to the updated rankings, Noll earned honorable mention 5A last season. He plays bigger than 6-foot-4, and is a versatile complement to Nate Barnhart Nate Barnhart 6'9" | PF DeSoto | 2021 State KS . He has a nice touch and can score from inside and out. He works hard at both ends and is tough and physical.
82 Andrew Brewer Andrew Brewer 6'5" | PF Overland Park | 2021 State KS , Shawnee Mission South:
Brewer plays on some ultra-talented club teams for MoKan. That tells you that they respect his bulldog effort and workmanlike approach to the game. He goes to work on the boards, playing with physicality and toughness, and he defends talented players every time out. He doesn’t score a lot or make flashy plays with the ball, so he doesn’t get a ton of notice. But he does have some good skills with the ball, including the ability to catch and finish around the goal.
86 Phillippe Manga, Nickerson:
Manga hasn’t made a big splash in the high school ranks yet, but he jumps out at you during the summer circuit. He is a rare player who can dominate in the lane at just 6-foot. He is creative with his movement in the lane and is an excellent passer in traffic. He can make a fellow post look good, and he can kick it to open shooters. He has the strength, quickness and ball handling ability to create shots.
87 Tyus Wilson Tyus Wilson 6'6" | PF Sterling | 2021 State KS , Sterling:
The 6-foot-6 Wilson is one of the only big men you’ll find who could jump over himself. An elite high jumper, Wilson can do a lot on the court as well, earning first team 2A a year ago. He actually went for a triple double in the state tournament last season. Of course he can block shots, as well as get shots off in traffic.
98 Matthew McIntyre, St. James:
The tough 6-foot-3 McIntyre gets after it at both ends. He hustles and moves well without the ball. He can score on the rebound, and also can put the ball on the floor to open up a shot.
101 Lance Walker Lance Walker 6'5" | PF Ulysses | 2021 State KS , Ulysses:
The 6-foot-4 Walker received honorable mention in 4A as a junior. He has been a key performer for Ulysses for a couple of years and earned all Great West Activities Conference last year.
116 Trayon Grant Trayon Grant 6'4" | SG KC Washington | 2021 State KS , KC Washington:
Grant is a 6-foot-4 athlete who can run and jump with the best of them. He is a smooth and aggressive ball handler who for a power forward is a dynamic ball handler and passer. He can post up, but also drive with the ball and slice through a defense.
139 Cody Mericle Cody Mericle 6'6" | PF Manhattan Chief | 2021 State KS , Manhattan Chief:
A home-schooler who earns a ton of respect on the summer circuit, The 6-foot-4 senior has the physical tools to dominate at the small school level. He’s well-built, athletic and tough. He likes to battle inside, but there is some diversity to his skill set.
176 Josh Broxterman Josh Broxterman 6'2" | PF Jefferson West | 2021 State KS , Jefferson West:
Broxterman played in the shadows of some real good seniors last year. But the 6-foot-2 tough guy will team nicely this year with big man Garrett Athon Garrett Athon 6'4" | C Jefferson West | 2021 State KS . Broxterman can move inside or out, can post up and jump around the rim. He showed with the Kansas Hoggs this summer that he doesn’t have to have the ball in his hands to affect the game.