Top Ranked Players at 3A State
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It doesn’t take star players to make the state tournament. But it sure doesn’t hurt. Some of the best players in Kansas will gather in Hutchinson for the 3A state tournament, which tips off Wednesday. Here’s a look at Prep…
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Continue ReadingIt doesn’t take star players to make the state tournament. But it sure doesn’t hurt.
Some of the best players in Kansas will gather in Hutchinson for the 3A state tournament, which tips off Wednesday.
Here’s a look at Prep Hoops’ top-ranked players who will be in Hutch for 3A state:
2023 #6 Eli Sawyers Eli Sawyers 6'7" | SF Southeast Of Saline | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-5 forward, Southeast of Saline:
The 20-3 Trojans are led by two highly ranked juniors. Sawyers got on the Prep Hoops radar early by showing off a polished game and advanced maturity a couple of summers ago. He’s patient and poised, giving the Trojans 16.5 points, 6 boards and 3.5 assists per game. He’s paired with 2023 #50 Nakari Morrical-Palmer Nakari Morrical-Palmer 6'3" | CG Southeast Of Saline | 2023 State KS , a talented guard/wing who has length, slashing ability and shooters touch.
2023 #8 Tyler Little Tyler Little 6'5" | PF Galena | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-5 forward, Galena (pictured):
Little jumped into the top ranks of the 2023 class by playing a huge role in the Bulldogs’ run through the state playoffs last year. He’s big and powerful, and has a nice touch on his jumper. He teams with 2022 #30 Brett Sarwinski Brett Sarwinski 5'10" | PG Galena | 2022 State KS , a gamer at guard who can shoot the lights out and get his own opportunities.
2022 #17 Nahcs Wahwassuck Nahcs Wahwassuck 6'5" | CG Royal Valley | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-5 guard, Royal Valley:
The Panthers were already loaded without Wahwassuck, who sat out the first semester due to a transfer issue. But when he rejoined the team, it gave Royal Valley a ridiculous four ranked players in the 2022 class. The brilliant playmaking guard is joined by seniors #57 Brady Klotz Brady Klotz 6'4" | SF Royal Valley | 2022 State KS , #70 Mason Thomas Mason Thomas 6'4" | SF Royal Valley | 2022 State KS and #154 Mason Thomas Mason Thomas 6'4" | SF Royal Valley | 2022 State KS .
2022 #25 Cason Richardson Cason Richardson 6'2" | CG Hesston | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-1 guard, Hesston:
Richardson was the star of Hesston’s state title team, and he’s back for more, a skilled and versatile guard with power to make plays in the lane and in transition. He’s supported by 2022 #69 big man Brayden Schilling Brayden Schilling 6'5" | SF Hesston | 2022 State KS .
Some other ranked players coming to Hutchinson include:
2024 #37 Emmett Gaskill Emmett Gaskill 6'3" | SG Hugoton | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-3 guard, Hugoton
2023 #52 Landon Boss Landon Boss 6'1" | SF Osage City | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-1 forward, Osage City
2023 #58 Ryle Riddlesperger Ryle Riddlesperger 6'2" | PG Hugoton | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-1 guard, Hugoton
2023 #66 Dylan Werth Dylan Werth 6'7" | PF Hays-Tmp | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-7 forward, TMP
2023 #81 Carson Bennett Carson Bennett 6'2" | SF Hugoton | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-2 forward, Hugoton
2022 #111 Brahm Born Brahm Born 5'10" | CG Girard | 2022 State KS , 5-foot-10 guard, Girard