Grassroots Team Spotlight: 816 Varsity 17U (Cherepkai)
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Prep Hoops Missouri continues its introduction of grassroots programs around the state with a look at the 816 Varsity 17U squad, led by coach Ryan Cherepkai. Roster Spencer Blaine 6’3″ Liberty: Solid wing player who provided good reserve minutes for…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri continues its introduction of grassroots programs around the state with a look at the 816 Varsity 17U squad, led by coach Ryan Cherepkai.
Roster
Spencer Blaine 6’3″ Liberty: Solid wing player who provided good reserve minutes for the Class6 state runners-up. A good shooter who make nearly 50 percent of his 3-point attempts.
Jack Bjorn Jack Bjorn 6'8" | PF Park Hill South | 2022 State MO 6’7″ Park Hill South: A developing big who plays strong around the basket. He rebounds well and provides a solid presence defensively with his size.
Tyrese Cannon 6’5″ Leavenworth (KS): A Class 5A All-State performer in Kansas who is one of the top prospects in the state. He is an excellent athlete with good length and the ability to shoot it from 3-point range.
Messias Dockery 6’0″ Park Hill South: Talented point guard who has good quickness and can run your team with his high basketball IQ. Will also get a bucket when he needs to. Averaged 10 points, three rebounds and three assists a game as a junior.
Miles Fant Miles Fant 6'6" | SF Park Hill South | 2022 State MO 6’6″ Park Hill South: A talented combo forward who has nice shooting touch in the low post, but can also put the ball on the floor and make a play from the perimeter. He averaged nine points and six rebounds as a junior.
Dayne Herl 6’5″ William Chrisman: An excellent multi-sport athlete who is a standout quarterback on the football field. He brings that athleticism to the basketball court to go along with his size and versatile skill set. He averaged 17 points a game as a junior.
Kason Mauzey Kason Mauzey 6'5" | PF St. Joe Benton | 2022 State MO 6’6″ St. Joe Benton: A versatile combo forward who is very comfortable handling the ball and being a playmaker in addition to his ability to go inside and get buckets in the post. He averaged 16 points and 6.2 rebounds as a junior.
Connor Robertson 6’5″ Sunrise Christian: A prep school kid who formerly played at Park Hill South. He is an excellent 3-point marksman who can string together a bunch of buckets from long distance when he has it going.
Bennett Stirtz Bennett Stirtz 6'4" | CG Liberty | 2022 State MO 6’5″ Liberty: A versatile all-around wing who led the Bluejays to a berth in the Class 6 state championship game. He can get buckets, facilitate and play solid defense while making his teammates better. He averaged 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and four assists a game.
Luke Stubbs Luke Stubbs 6'2" | SG Liberty | 2022 State MO 6’4″ Liberty: Another strong all-around player who was instrumental in Liberty’s run to the Class 6 state finals. Scored the winning bucket in the state semifinals. He averaged 11.8 points, four rebounds and two assists as a junior.