810 Varsity Summer Slam: Kansas Wings to Watch
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A loaded field this weekend with both premier high school programs from both sides of the KS/MO border will be going at it all weekend at Staley High School. Big time matchups are slated with big time players. Let’s take…
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Continue ReadingA loaded field this weekend with both premier high school programs from both sides of the KS/MO border will be going at it all weekend at Staley High School. Big time matchups are slated with big time players. Let’s take a look at the Kansas side of things and some wings to watch take the court.
Blue Valley Northwest
Ryan Roberson, 6’5 Wing, 2023: Will be the standout wing for BVNW this season and one of the highest stock risers in the Kansas class of 2023 before its all said and done. Epitome of the word athlete out on the perimeter with a full arsenal of play making in the transition game, elite slasher of the basketball, and can guard multiple positions.
Olathe South
Corbin Dozier Corbin Dozier 6'5" | PF Olathe South | 2022 State KS , 6’4 Wing, 2022: A hybrid style wing/stretch 4 player. Can shoot it off the move, stationary, and in the pick and pop game. Long and lanky, good shot blocker and help side defender when engaged. Solid of the bounce in straight line drives and can finish in the paint.
St James Academy
Sam Somerhalder Sam Somerhalder 6'7" | SF St. James Academy | 2022 State KS , 6’7 Wing, 2022: Big time riser and grabbing a ton of college level attention since the spring grassroots season. Athletic wing who thrives in the transition game, great cutter, nifty slasher, and finishes it extremely well in a variety of ways. Improving jumper especially from distance and the consistency is getting there. Someone who can go get a double double each time on the floor.
Basehor Linwood
Ty Hofer Ty Hofer 6'4" | SF Basehor-Linwood | 2022 State KS , 6’4 Wing, 2022: Top level 3 point shooter during the high school season finishing down the stretch at around 45% from behind the line. Struggled some shooting this spring, but so far in June has ramped up his knock down ability. Tough nosed rebounder and on ball defender as well.
Tyson Ruud Tyson Ruud 6'5" | SF Basehor-Linwood | 2023 State KS , 6’5 Wing, 2023 (Pictured): Another wing featured here with tremendous athleticism, but Ruud has a ton of upside and his game has been exploding in an upward trajectory fast since the start of the spring. Shown great ability to catch and shoot the three, can dive strong to the rim off screens and catch and finish. Can go get a rebound, outlet, run the floor, and finish up at the rim.
Lawrence
Pearse Long Pearse Long 6'5" | SF Lawrence | 2022 State KS , 6’5 Wing, 2022: Will be filling a huge scoring role for the Lions this season and he has the capability to do it. Long’s three point shooting is where it all starts with him, and he can knock down the deep ball in every way there is on the basketball floor. His length allows him to knock down contested shots and play over closeouts. Improving mid range game off the bounce, and has toughness to offensive rebound and finish as well as score in the paint.