Guards who made big mark as sophomores
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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 Brooks Elijah Brooks 6'3" |…
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Continue ReadingJuniors 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 Brooks Elijah Brooks 6'3" | CG Topeka West | 2022 State KS , 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 Alexander Tre Alexander 6'3" | CG Topeka West | 2021 State KS 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 Brown Jordan Brown 6'2" | SG St Francis | 2022 State GA , 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 Wahwassuck Nahcs Wahwassuck 6'5" | CG Royal Valley | 2022 State KS , 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 Canady Brevin Canady 6'0" | CG Royal Valley | 2021 KS . 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 Richardson Cason Richardson 6'2" | CG Hesston | 2022 State KS , 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 Sarwinski Brett Sarwinski 5'10" | PG Galena | 2022 State KS , 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 Stutesman Drew Stutesman 6'2" | CG Madison | 2022 State KS , 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-Rivers Mozae Downing-Rivers 6'3" | PG Free State | 2022 State KS , PG, Free State
Honorable mention 6A
Will Gavin Will Gavin 6'1" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2022 State KS , CG, Aquinas
Honorable mention 5A
Seth Madron Seth Madron 6'2" | SG Mcpherson | 2022 State KS , SG, McPherson
Honorable mention 5A
Trevor Mcbride Trevor Mcbride 6'2" | CG Basehor Linwood | 2022 State KS , CG, Basehor-Linwood
Honorable Mention 5A
Juan’Tario Roberts Juan’Tario Roberts 5'10" | CG Highland Park | 2022 State KS , CG, Highland Park
Honorable Mention 5A
Christian Bowen-Webb Christian Bowen-Webb 6'2" | CG Bishop Miege | 2022 State KS , CG, Miege
Honorable Mention 4A