Northeast Kansas Guards Eye Bigger Roles
Players across the state are preparing for the upcoming high school basketball season. A new season will bring new opportunities and expanded roles for a host of up-and-coming players. Here’s a few guards in northeast Kansas who could rise to…
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Continue ReadingPlayers across the state are preparing for the upcoming high school basketball season. A new season will bring new opportunities and expanded roles for a host of up-and-coming players.
Here’s a few guards in northeast Kansas who could rise to prominence this year (in alphabetical order):
Kaden Doleman, 5-foot-11 guard, 2022, Perry-Lecompton:
The Kaws’ recent senior class was loaded with multi-sport stars and veteran players. Doleman played a key role supporting some high-quality seniors. This year may be Doleman’s chance to shine even brighter. He had some stellar outings, like the 17 he put up against Wellsville and 16 against Riverside. Doleman is particularly good at drawing fouls, and he scored a ton from the line.
Jessie Greenly, 5-foot-11 guard, 2023, Atchison:
Atchison was led by a couple of high-scoring seniors, but Greenly was definitely a factor as a sophomore. He is a versatile player who had some big-point outbursts. He ripped Rossville for 24 and KC-Wyandotte for 23.
Matthew Lierz, 6-foot guard, 2022, Holton:
Holton loses three seniors who carried a heavy load. Lierz was an important component of that club, and should have a greatly-expanded role next year. Lierz was very consistent in his scoring, and was a leading 3-point specialist. He drilled five 3-s against Sabetha en route to a season-high 19 points. He put up 15 against Wamego and Atchison, and 14 against Perry-Lecompton at season’s end.
Kellen Marshall, 5-foot-11 guard, 2022, Council Grove:
Marshall has been an important part of the Braves’ teams for two years. He’s honing his skills with SSA Hoops Elite in preparation for a big senior year. Marshall is a dangerous shooter from deep regularly notching three or more 3-pointers in a game. He torched Central Heights for six 3’s and 20 points in a highlight outing.
Trenton Talley, 6-foot guard, 2023, Centralia:
Centralia was one of the top-ranked teams in 1A again last year, and they return a ton of talent for yet another run. The senior class will boast Raef Osterhaus, Presley Bowers, Marshall Tanking and others. But Talley will be a team leader as a junior. He played a key role last season, occasionally busting loose for double-figures, like the 17 he notched against Nemaha Central and Washington County.