Highlight Performances by Big Seven League Bigs
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With high school basketball season just a couple of months away, we’ll soon be making preseason looks at players, schools and leagues across the state. But it’s not too late to take a look back at some of the best…
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Continue ReadingWith high school basketball season just a couple of months away, we’ll soon be making preseason looks at players, schools and leagues across the state.
But it’s not too late to take a look back at some of the best performances turned in by players who will be back for another go round this fall.
Here are some of the best performances from big men in the Big Seven League last season:
Gunnar Ball, 6-foot-1 forward, 2023, Perry-Lecompton:
The Kaws had a bunch of talented veteran performers last year, but Ball is just too talented not to have a role. He is a multi-sport star who was ready as a sophomore to provide a lot of scoring – double figures in nearly every game. He poured in 20 points with eight buckets including two 3-pointers against KC-Ward late in the season.
Kurtis Beck Kurtis Beck 6'4" | PF Nemaha Central | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-4 forward, 2022, Nemaha Central:
The Beck twins pose a long, athletic double threat that few small schools can match. Kurtis scores in double figures nearly every game, but his high scoring outing came when he hit 9-9 from the line against Hiawatha. He also dropped two 3-pointers and finished with 21 points in a close victory.
Marcus Beck Marcus Beck 6'4" | PF Nemaha Central | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-4 forward, 2022, Nemaha Central:
Like his brother, Marcus was in double figures nearly every game. His biggest output was a 24-point night in a blowout of Sabetha.
Todrick Duncan, 6-foot-1 forward, 2023, Riverside:
Guards did most of the damage for Riverside last year, but Duncan played a forward role to work off the talented guard group. His biggest output was a 15-point night against Hiawatha.
Brady Klotz Brady Klotz 6'4" | SF Royal Valley | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-4 forward, 2022, Royal Valley:
As part of the talented Panthers who rolled through the regular season, Klotz didn’t always have to put in a lot of points. But as has been seen this summer, he’s capable of a ton and will probably take a big leap forward this year. His big output was a 23-point night against Mission Valley.
KJ Miller, 6-foot-2 forward, 2022, Royal Valley:
A key component of the success of the Panthers, Miller was a powerful force in the lane who also could step outside to knock down shots. Miller hit two 3-pointers and 4-4 free throws to finish with 12 against Sabetha.
Mason Thomas Mason Thomas 6'4" | SF Royal Valley | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-3 forward, 2022, Royal Valley (pictured):
Thomas is a rugged and athletic, versatile piece used in every way by the Panthers. He occasionally busts out with big point games, with his best a 20 point night against Silver Lake.