Prep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight features on grassroots programs with a look at the Missouri Hawks 17U squad. Last summer, this was a 16U team that played up at the 17U level in every grassroots tournament. All are Class of 2022 kids except for one.
Alex Benassi
Alex
Benassi
6'3" | PG
Lee's Summit | 2022
State
MO
6’3 Lee’s Summit: A Class 6 All-State point guard who averaged 11 points, five rebounds and four assists in helping lead the Tigers to the state quarterfinals.
Corde Brown
Corde
Brown
6'1" | PG
Capital City | 2022
State
MO
6’1 Capital City: A strong combo guard who has been one of the building blocks to Capital City's new program. He is strong on the drive and rebounds well from the guard position.
Owen Graham 6’8 North Andrew: An improving forward who averaged 12 points and eight rebounds in helping the Cardinals to a Final Four berth in the Class 2 state tournament. He is a skilled offensive player around the basket who can also pass and make perimeter shots.
Alex Kramer 6’3 Lee’s Summit: A solid wing player who has a very nice shooting stroke from 3-point range.
Brycen Larue 6’2 Lee’s Summit: An excellent all-purpose guard who averaged 13 points, three rebounds and nearly two steals a
Prep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight features on grassroots programs with a look at the Missouri Hawks 17U squad. Last summer, this was a 16U team that played up at the 17U level in every grassroots tournament. All are Class of 2022 kids except for one.
Alex Benassi
Alex
Benassi
6'3" | PG
Lee's Summit | 2022
State
MO
6’3 Lee’s Summit: A Class 6 All-State point guard who averaged 11 points, five rebounds and four assists in helping lead the Tigers to the state quarterfinals.
Corde Brown
Corde
Brown
6'1" | PG
Capital City | 2022
State
MO
6’1 Capital City: A strong combo guard who has been one of the building blocks to Capital City's new program. He is strong on the drive and rebounds well from the guard position.
Owen Graham 6’8 North Andrew: An improving forward who averaged 12 points and eight rebounds in helping the Cardinals to a Final Four berth in the Class 2 state tournament. He is a skilled offensive player around the basket who can also pass and make perimeter shots.
Alex Kramer 6’3 Lee’s Summit: A solid wing player who has a very nice shooting stroke from 3-point range.
Brycen Larue 6’2 Lee’s Summit: An excellent all-purpose guard who averaged 13 points, three rebounds and nearly two steals a game for the Tigers, who advanced to the Class 6 state quarterfinals.
Lucas Lyons
Lucas
Lyons
6'8" | PF
Lone Jack | 2023
State
MO
6’7 Lone Jack: A small-school 2023 big who can score around the basket with both hands. He can also step out and hit a 3-pointer. He has a big upside.
6’3 Lee’s Summit: A solid wing player who averaged 8.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists for a state quarterfinals team.
Miles McGriff 5’10 Olathe South (KS); A solid point guard with good quickness and 3-point shooting ability. He is also a very capable defender who moves his feet and hawks the ball.
Mike Onunkwor 6’2 Jefferson City: An athletic guard who slashes to the basket well and get buckets on tough physical drives. he helped lead the Jays to a Class 6 district championship. Plays with a high motor.
Jace Trimble 5’10 Platte County: A very capable point guard with excellent handles and court vision to run the offense. He is a tremendous passer. Helped Platte County to a 20-win season.
Ryan Dobson 6’1 Park Hill: A tough wing player with a nice 3-point stroke combined with the ability to take it strong to the basket and score inside.
Corbin Yows 6’4 Lee’s Summit West: A nice sized wing player who handles the ball well and can drop dimes with his court vision. He can also hit a perimeter jumper.
