Colorado Top 250 Expo: Top Scorers
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The Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo was an event stacked with great talent on every court. With that talent, many scorers showed off their ability to get the ball in the bucket. Many players had great days but here are…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo was an event stacked with great talent on every court. With that talent, many scorers showed off their ability to get the ball in the bucket. Many players had great days but here are our picks for the top bucket getters from the day!
Derik Pranger Derik Pranger 6'8" | SF Colorado Prep | 2022 State CO – Colorado Prep
Derik Pranger Derik Pranger 6'8" | SF Colorado Prep | 2022 State CO is someone who easily passes the eye test, he is a wing who has great size at 6’8 and moves very well for a guy his size. Derik catches the eye as he runs the floor very well and often finishes with dunks. Also around the rim, he has a soft touch, and when he misses he uses his height and lengthy arms to get tip in putbacks. While Derik does a lot of damage on the inside he is not someone you want to leave open from behind the arc, he has a very quick release on his jump shot and is not afraid to pull it from out there. I am very interested to see how Derik plays in a prep school setting, definitely a prospect to keep an eye on!
Hunter Guiles- Valor Christian
Hunter Guiles was someone who had one of the most impressive performances of the day. In one game he had at least 30 points as he was on fire from three-point land. As Hunter hit more and more threes this opened up opportunities for him to drive to the basket due to defenders pressing up on him. Once Hunter realized defenders were guarding closer on the three-point line he used his quick first step to blow by them. Then when driving towards the rim Hunter can finish well at the rim and also has a soft touch on floaters.
Finn Horsfall Finn Horsfall 6'4" | SG Air Academy | 2023 State CO – Air Academy
Finn Horsfall Finn Horsfall 6'4" | SG Air Academy | 2023 State CO showed his consistency at the event having multiple 20 point games for his team. Finn is a guard with great height standing at 6’4. This makes him a matchup problem for a lot of guards, not to mention he is also a solid athlete. Finn is someone who can score on all three levels, he has great form on his jump shot and made a lot of three-pointers this past weekend. Then when attacking the bucket he uses his athleticism and good height finish above defenders. Finn is a prospect to keep an eye on for his upcoming junior season with a talented Air Academy squad.
JJ Williams JJ Williams 6'5" | SF Highlands Ranch | 2023 State CO – Colorado Prep
JJ Williams JJ Williams 6'5" | SF Highlands Ranch | 2023 State CO is a player who at times looks like a man amongst boys. JJ has great height standing at 6’6 and a solid frame. This height and size are great for a wing and allow him to bully smaller guards and forwards. JJ has always been a very good shooter but impressed this weekend as he showed off his ability to attack inside. As defenders closed in on him on the three-point line he would start to drive to the rim. At the rim his big frame allows him to finish through contact. JJ is a great prospect to keep an eye out for and another guy off to compete on the Grind Session, I am very excited to keep tracking his progress.
Archer VanSickle Archer VanSickle 6'4" | CG Valor Christian | 2023 State CO – Regis Jesuit
Archer VanSickle Archer VanSickle 6'4" | CG Valor Christian | 2023 State CO is a player who brings that IT factor to the court everytime he plays. Archer has shown time and time again that he is not afraid of any moment and will bring his best against anyone. On the court, he has a certain swag to his handle of the ball which he uses to create space on the offensive end. Archer is a great shooter from beyond the three-point arc and is someone you have to step up on almost as soon as he passes half-court. Archer right now is listed at 6’0 but looks like he may be a little taller and still may have some growing to do. Archer is a really good scorer and this helps open up opportunities for teammates as he has some sneaky good dimes. As Archer becomes a better passer it just makes his game even more deadly.