KC Top 250 Expo 2022 All Star Second Team
The 250 Expo KC held at Hy-Vee Arena on Oct. 3 brought together some of the top high school talent across Kansas and Missouri. The style of play and abundance of talent made it hard for some players to stand…
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Continue ReadingThe 250 Expo KC held at Hy-Vee Arena on Oct. 3 brought together some of the top high school talent across Kansas and Missouri. The style of play and abundance of talent made it hard for some players to stand out. So picking an ‘all-star’ team is tough.
We provided the top five players who impressed the most at the 250 Expo as the first team of all stars. Here is the second team from the event (in alphabetical order):
Mason Belcher Mason Belcher 6'4" | PF Maize | 2022 State KS , Team 3, 6-foot-8 forward, Maize:
Belcher started out on Team 3, but he kept popping up in games with other teams, illustrating his endurance, his motor, and his love for competition. He attacks defenses with fire, relishing the challenge to get buckets against every defender. He runs the floor hard, has a lot of moves in the lane, and follows every missed shot as a chance to score.
Tate Brown Tate Brown 6'0" | SG Manhattan | 2022 KS , Team 12, 6-foot-1 guard, Manhattan (pictured):
This player is in position for a big senior season. He’s a seasoned contributor for the Indians, who is ready to take over after some key departures. He’s preparing for the role by battling all comers on the club circuit. He’s got the bounce and athleticism to guard all over the floor and rebound effectively. He can put the ball on the floor to create, and he’s a ready shooter on the perimeter. He disrupted offenses all day Sunday and hit a lot of outside jumpers.
Seth Clark Seth Clark 6'2" | SG Junction City | 2022 State KS , Team 2, 6-foot-2 guard, Junction City:
When opponents shout out ‘Shooter!’ every time you touch the ball, you know you’ve developed a reputation. Like Belcher, Clark was ready to fill in at a moment’s notice Sunday, getting in games for shorthanded teams. And his shot was clicking, causing defenses to scramble to stay with him in transition. Clark did more than just pull the trigger Sunday. He defended and blocked shots in transition, rebounded, and got to the goal off the bounce.
Jaylen Gray Jaylen Gray 6'1" Shawnee Mission North | 2022 KS , Team 1, 6-foot-1 guard, Shawnee Mission North:
Gray stood out Sunday. He gave tremendous effort and made plays. He’s a scrappy competitor who was in constant motion. He got a lot of buckets off his hustle, and he was on the floor for loose balls. He showed a nice handle and knocked down some 3’s.
Jayson Luse Jayson Luse 6'4" | SF Olathe West | 2022 State KS , Team 9, 6-foot-5 forward, Olathe West:
Luse’s versatility was on display Sunday. He showed power in the lane, and his length is disruptive. He hit from the perimeter, put the ball on the floor, and was a presence in the post. He scores with either hand and takes the ball up strong. He played with a relentlessness and energy that affected the game.