Fourth of July Series: The Firecrackers
Weekend series coming here with the Fourth of July on the horizon. We will be looking at some firework “superlatives” of different players across the state between the classes. Todays group of hoopers will be our “firecrackers” or guys that…
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Continue ReadingWeekend series coming here with the Fourth of July on the horizon. We will be looking at some firework “superlatives” of different players across the state between the classes. Todays group of hoopers will be our “firecrackers” or guys that bring instant offense to the basketball floor.
Kobe Smith Kobe Smith 6'1" | CG Andover Central | 2023 State KS , 6’1 G, Andover Central, Oz Elite, 2023: Scores it in bunches from every area on the floor. Gets to his pull up game in the midrange off efficient dribbles, has a great change of pace to get into the paint, and can iso or use ball screens to get downhill. Has become a versatile three point shot maker as well with the catch and shoot game catching up to his on ball offensive arsenal.
Jack Bachelor Jack Bachelor 6'0" | CG Washburn Rural | 2023 State KS , 6’2 G, Washburn Rural, Marcus Denmon Elite, 2023: Momentum is picking up for Bachelor who was just offered by DII powerhouse Washburn. He is a great combination of savviness, IQ, competitive nature, and skill both as an on ball guard and off ball runner off screens. Really understands how to get to open spots on the floor and is great at reading screens. To top it off the Washburn Rural guard is an elite 3 point shooter with deep range.
Logan Sullivan Logan Sullivan 6'3" | SG Eudora | 2024 State KS , 6’3 G, Eudora, MoKan, 2024: A long and and athletic 3 point sniper with shot fake and attack ability. Sullivan can get hot from 3 in a hurry and splash in flurries of 3 balls. Good at getting his shot off against closeouts and hands up in the air with his length and quick release. Nice shot maker in transition, spot up situations, and coming off screens.
Michael Kates Michael Kates 5'9" | PG Maize South | 2024 State KS , 5’11 PG, Maize South, Buddy Buckets, 2024: One of the best pure shooters in the 2024 class, Kates also is a terrific ball handler and decision maker on the floor. Can light it up in hurry from 3 with big time range with a nice floater game to counter. Can score it in bunches and when his team really needs a bucket, Kates has the ability to go get one either as a shooter or getting into gaps with his handle.
Kalen Streit Kalen Streit 6'1" | SG Bonner Springs | 2024 State KS , 6′ G, Bonner Springs, Phenom, 2024: Continued to get better throughout June and bring some big time scoring for Bonner Springs on the high school June scene. Very springy athlete that can get going in transition with some big time finishes with both hands or rising up for flushes while being a fluid guard in the half court who is a solid three point shooter who can come off pin downs, use flares, or rise up off the dribble.
Will Cravens Will Cravens 6'3" | SG Ellsworth | 2024 State KS , 6’3 G, Ellsworth, KS Team 2024: Cravens is a big time guard athlete who is a great two way wing player with long arms and big time athleticism. Very gifted slasher to the goal and can play off two feet with effectiveness. Strong finisher with balance through contact. Lethal in the middle portion of the floor as well, just a gifted overall scorer.
Brennon Dodge Brennon Dodge 6'1" | CG Shawnee Heights | 2024 State KS , 6’1 G, Shawnee Heights, SSA Elite 2023 Black, 2024: Fills it up from 3 and his ability to shoot it a little better off the dribble from three then in the catch and shoot game allows him to get going in multiple avenues on the floor. Playing up in the July period at the 17U level, his shooting ability should translate with his quick and effortless release from the behind the arc. Compliments the shooting game with nifty floaters in the mid range.
Marcus Bauman Marcus Bauman 6'0" | CG Sabetha | 2024 State KS , 6′ G, Sabetha, SSA Elite 2024 White, 2024: The strong framed guard had a great supporting role for his high school last season and will see a much expanded role this upcoming year. This June his shooting has been as good as its been and once he sees one go down he just has a knack to find open looks and knocks them down. Really good in the one dribble pull up game and with his ability to shoot it, its a great counter in his game. Does a great job of getting his body shot ready and his shooting stroke it pure.
Garrett Robertson Garrett Robertson 5'10" | PG Hutchinson | 2023 State KS , 5’10 PG, Hutchison, OZ Elite, 2023 (Pictured): Robertson’s instant offense comes in multiple ways, as a creator for his teammates, or running off runs of transition coast to coast layups or rapid fire three balls. Robertson is super quick and determined in his attack and is a super aggressive guard. Very crafty finisher in traffic, has great pop on his pull up, can play off ball and score it, and his passing off the drive is top notch to find greatoffensive looks for others.
Caleb Carr Caleb Carr 5'11" | PG Baldwin | 2023 State KS , 5’11 PG, Baldwin, 810 Varsity, 2023: True playmaker in every sense and makes impacts on both ends of the floor. Has a motor to him mixed with a high IQ that helps him makes plays for himself and teammates. Great court vision and spatial awareness as a ball handler, weaves in and out of traffic, and can score it efficiently in the paint. Really quick instincts and bursts to the goal in transition and in the half court.