KAMO Shootout: Pools E/F Preview
The KAMO shootout once again will be one of the big events of the June high school summer session. With plenty of the top programs from in and around Kansas taking part, let us take a peak at some of…
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Continue ReadingThe KAMO shootout once again will be one of the big events of the June high school summer session. With plenty of the top programs from in and around Kansas taking part, let us take a peak at some of the names to check out in the various pools.
Pool E Players
Aidan Shaw Aidan Shaw 6'7" | SF Blue Valley | 2022 State #40 Nation KS , 6’8 Wing, Blue Valley 2022: Assuming he is back from visits, the big time high major prospect will be a name to watch at the KAMO this weekend. His shot creation continues to progress, his length and athleticism make him extremely valuable and versatile on both ends of the floor. Has had a tremendous spring for MoKan EYBL and a terrific camp season.
Brian Hawthorne Brian Hawthorne 6'2" | PG St. James | 2023 State KS , 6’3 Point Guard, 2023 and Sam Somerhalder Sam Somerhalder 6'7" | SF St. James Academy | 2022 State KS , 6’7 Wing, 2022, both of St James: Did not get the opportunity to see them last weekend at the 810 Varsity event, so the dynamic pairing at St James should get a nice run in this weekend. Hawthorne’s point guard abilities shined this spring with his great vision, knock down shooting ability, and toughness while Somerhalder’s stock shot through the roof with his length and athleticism taking center stage.
Damare Smith Damare Smith 5'10" | PG Shawnee Mission Northwest | 2022 State KS , 5’11 Point Guard, 2022 (Pictured) and Landon Wagler Landon Wagler 6'8" | PF Shawne Mission Northwest | 2022 State KS , 6’5 Wing/Forward, 2022 of Shawnee Mission Northwest: Carroll has had a solid run with Run this spring, the shifty and dynamic point guard has shown the playmaking skills as a scorer and distributer all spring and June. Wagler has packed quite the needed scoring punch for MoKan this spring, and his size and handle of the basketball make him a fun player to watch.
Pool F Players: Very heavy on teams from Missouri and other states
Trevor Mcbride Trevor Mcbride 6'2" | CG Basehor Linwood | 2022 State KS , 6’2 Point Guard 2022 , Ty Hofer Ty Hofer 6'4" | SF Basehor-Linwood | 2022 State KS 6’4 Wing 2022, and Tyson Ruud Tyson Ruud 6'5" | SF Basehor-Linwood | 2023 State KS 6’5 Wing, 2023, Basehor-Linwood: The trio will continue to look to lead and grow on the court. McBride continues to expand his playmaking ability as a point guard and has shot the ball at a high level throughout June. Hofer the 3 point wing specialist and tough rebounder just completed a visit to Bethel and will continue to look to expand his game off the bounce and decisiveness. Ruud is a big time rising prospect in the 2023 class with a consistent shot behind the arc and is super athletic as a wing player.
Corbin Dozier Corbin Dozier 6'5" | PF Olathe South | 2022 State KS , 6’5 Wing/forward, Olathe South, 2022: Dozier is a unique player as a wing and forward prospect. Thin frame but really long and can absolutely shoot the ball. Tough to block especially off the move or against closets. Dozier is also a willing rebounder and can finish off dump offs and offensive boards.
Jacob Hines, 6’1 Guard, Shawnee Mission North, 2022: An intriguing guard who has a chance to really elevate his game and his teams this year. Savvy on the defensive end and can cause steals and turnovers. Hines is aggressive in transition and can score with opportunity. Will be a guard to keep an eye on.