2024 Small School Watch List
Freshmen don’t often get a lot of playing time at the bigger schools. But at some small school programs, some 9th graders made big impressions last season. These guys will bear watching for even bigger sophomore campaigns: Andrew Bowman, 5-foot-11…
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Continue ReadingFreshmen don’t often get a lot of playing time at the bigger schools. But at some small school programs, some 9th graders made big impressions last season. These guys will bear watching for even bigger sophomore campaigns:
Andrew Bowman, 5-foot-11 guard, 2024, Bucklin HS:
Bowman jumped into a veteran lineup and made a big contribution as a 9th grader. He averaged 7.6 points and showed good accuracy from deep. He also produced 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per outing. Watch out for Bucklin next year.
Gage Burk, 6-foot-3 center, 2024, Lacrosse HS:
Burk provided a big presence in the middle for the Leopards. Burk was good for 6.2 points and 3.7 rebounds as a rookie. He was efficient with a 54% shooting percentage from the field.
Roman Hauser, 6-foot-3 forward, 2022, Norton HS:
Hauser found playing time despite a lot of talent on the Blue Jay club. He got noticed by Western Kansas coaches, who point to him as an up-and-coming talent. He contributed 3.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per contest. Norton has a lot of those players returning.
Gus Hawkins, 6-foot-5 forward, 2024 Scott High:
Hawkins was forced to take on a lot of responsibility as a rookie, and he responded. He was good for 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds. Hawkins never broke loose for big point totals, but was remarkably consistent for a 9th grader.
Landon McPhail, 5-foot-11 guard, 2024, Ashland HS:
One of the top scoring 2024s in the small school ranks, McPhail really lit it up as a 9th grader. His 11.1 points per game is impressive. But check out some of his big nights: 21 against Rolla, 18 against Satanta, 17 against Deerfield. He added 5.7 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals for a really diverse stat line.