Players to watch in the State Tournament: Class C1
If you make your way down to Lincoln this weekend for the state tournament and happen to sit in for a C1 game, our team has you covered in their players to watch. Cam Binder Cam Binder 6'0" | CG…
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Continue ReadingIf you make your way down to Lincoln this weekend for the state tournament and happen to sit in for a C1 game, our team has you covered in their players to watch.
- Cam Binder Cam Binder 6'0" | CG Auburn | 2021 State NE | Auburn
The first player of this article is an obvious one. The leader of the team with the longest winning streak in the America, the player who hit a game winning step-back three to win the state tournament as a Sophomore, and future University of Kearney Loper, Cam Binder Cam Binder 6'0" | CG Auburn | 2021 State NE comes to state wanting to add a third gold medal to his collection. Scoring 15ppg with a 42% 3pt percentage, and as a 90% FT shooter, you’ll want to check out a game of Auburn’s.
- Brett Mahony Brett Mahony 6'4" | PF Kearney Catholic | 2022 State NE | Kearney Catholic
Junior Forward Mahony leads Kearney Catholic to their fifth state tournament appearance in the last nine years after spending all season as a top 3 ranking. Averaging 17 points per game to go along with 7 rebounds, Mahony leads a Kearney Catholic team full of shooting and athleticism. With their 5 out play style, KC might be one of the most exciting teams in the entire tournament field this year.
- Cam Foster | Adams Central
Future guard at Doane University, Foster enters the state tournament actually seeing a bit of a decrease in production from last year. After averaging 12ppg last year en route to a 3rd place finish at state, he is averaging 10ppg this year on 40% FG shooting and 33% from 3pt. The small decrease is in part due to large contributions from teammates’ Lucas Bohlen and Tyler Slechta. However, over the last 5 games Foster has kicked it up a notch averaging 13ppg and shooting 46% from deep. In a loaded C1 bracket this year, Adams Central is going to need him to stay hot and have all hands on deck.
- Jaxon Weyand | Milford
The strong, 6’2 guard transferred over from Crete this offseason and has taken C1 by storm. Weyand enters the state tournament averaging 18.5ppg on 53% FG shooting, and 37.6% from 3pt. He is a big reason for Milford’s undefeated record so far this year, and he has been even hotter in their last 5 games, averaging 23ppg over that stretch. Seems to be a good indicator that he plays his best when the lights are the brightest.
- Tommy Wroblewski | St. Paul
Wyoming football commit, Wroblewski is also a more than capable basketball talent. The true definition of a statsheet stuffer, he comes to state averaging 17ppg, 4rpg, 4apg, and 3 steals, on 50% FG shooting and 35% from deep. Along with fellow guard Andy Poss, St. Paul travels to Lincoln with a lot of confidence.