Guards who made big mark as sophomores

Juniors across the state are ready to show off their development and assume bigger roles. But here are a handful of guards who already as sophomores made big marks and are ready for more: Elijah BrooksElijahBrooks6'2" | CGTopeka West | 2022StateKS, CG, Topeka West - Third team 5A (pictured): Brooks has physical tools beyond his years. Even as a freshman, he was a matchup problem for opponents. At 6-foot-2, he is too big, too strong and too athletic for most high schoolers to match. Look for Brooks and fellow freak of nature Tre AlexanderTreAlexander6'3" | CGTopeka West | 2021StateKS to be one of the most dominant duos in the state this year. Brooks is great at breaking down defenders and getting to the goal. He can run the floor and handle the ball end to end. He can be an elite rebounder from the guard spot, hauling in 6.5 boards as a sophomore, to go with 17.2 points per game. Jordan BrownJordanBrown6'3" | SGBasehor-Linwood | 2022StateKS, SG, Basehor-Linwood - Third team 5A Brown can score from every level, as evidenced by his 19.8 points per game as a sophomore. He can shoot from beyond the arc on pull-up jumpers, as well as the catch-and-shoot variety. He is a solid ball handler and a heady passer, getting his teammates involved. At 6-foot-3, he’s got the body and the athleticism to play a lot of roles on the high school level. Nahcs WahwassuckNahcsWahwassuck6'5" | CGRoyal Valley | 2022StateKS, CG, Royal Valley - First team 3A: At 6-foot-4 and with super athleticism, Wahwassuck can play every spot on the court. He can handle the ball like a point guard, but he’ll team with a true point man in Brevin CanadyBrevinCanady6'0" | CGRoyal Valley | 2021StateKS. He is a ball hawk – he recorded 3.4 steals a game as a sophomore. He can rebound with the best guards. He can involve his teammates with heady passing. His range and ability to drive and score make him a tough guard, and once he gets close to the goal, he goes aggressively for the dunk. Cason RichardsonCasonRichardson6'1" | CGHesston | 2022StateKS, CG, Hesston - Third team 3A: Richardson lit up defenses to the tune of 17.8 points per game as a sophomore, but he’s not just a scorer. He sees the floor and looks up-court with his passes. He can drive and find open shooters, and he can score at every level. At 6-foot-1, he’s got the size to be tough on the defensive end too. Brett SarwinskiBrettSarwinski5'10" | PGGalena | 2022StateKS, PG, Galena - Third team 3A: Sarwinski joined Richardson on the third team in 3A. The football star’s athleticism translates to the court. As one would expect of a defensive back, Sarwinski’s ball skills led to 2.8 steals a game last year. On offense, he showed creativity to get to the goal or create open shots, leading to 16.3 points per game as a sophomore. Drew StutesmanDrewStutesman6'2" | CGMadison | 2022StateKS, CG, Madison - Second team 1A: At 6-foot-2, Stutesman is another top-notch rebounder from the guard spot. He led Madison with 7.3 boards a game last year, to go with his 13.8 points. He is a gamer who finds ways to make a difference. He is a good shooter who can create opportunities on the drive. Others: Mozae Downing-RiversMozaeDowning-Rivers6'3" | PGFree State | 2022StateKS, PG, Free State Honorable mention 6A Will GavinWillGavin6'1" | CGAquinas | 2022StateKS, CG, Aquinas Honorable mention 5A Seth MadronSethMadron6'2" | SGMcPherson | 2022StateKS, SG, McPherson Honorable mention 5A Trevor McBrideTrevorMcBride6'2" | CGBasehor-Linwood | 2022StateKS, CG, Basehor-Linwood Honorable Mention 5A Juan’Tario RobertsJuan’TarioRoberts5'10" | CGHighland Park | 2022StateKS, CG, Highland Park Honorable Mention 5A Christian Bowen-WebbChristianBowen-Webb6'2" | CGBishop Miege | 2022StateKS, CG, Miege Honorable Mention 4A