KC-area 2024 Wings Who Impressed at Hoops City
2024s put on a show at the Hoops City Classic in Kansas City this weekend. We’ve taken a look at guards and bigs who stood out at the tournament. Now let’s give recognition to those swing players who impressed on…
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Continue Reading2024s put on a show at the Hoops City Classic in Kansas City this weekend. We’ve taken a look at guards and bigs who stood out at the tournament. Now let’s give recognition to those swing players who impressed on the wing:
Jackson Collins Jackson Collins 6'2" | CG Olathe West | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-2 guard, Olathe West, Phenom:
Collins is a well-built and tough combo guard who plays with an aggressive streak. He handles the ball well, a talent which allows him to push it in transition or make something happen in the half-court set. He got in the lane a few times at the Hoops City Classic by putting a spin dribble on defenders. Collins is also a solid shooter from deep. Defensively, he showed good anticipation by getting his hands on several passes.
Wyatt Lewis Wyatt Lewis 6'2" | CG Aquinas | 2024 State KS , 6-foot-2 guard, Aquinas, MOKAN:
Lewis can run the point or play off the ball and have the same effect on the game, He’s a long guard who can defend multiple positions, and his shooting makes him tough off the ball. At the Hoops City Classic, he penetrated and pushed the ball in transition, finding shooters to kick to. Though he’s probably better known for what he does behind the arc, Lewis showed he can back a defender into the lane and hit a turnaround jumper too.
Aedan Wooley, 6-foot-5 forward, Olathe West, KC Red Storm:
A matchup nightmare, Wooley is a long and lanky forward who can do just about everything you want from the position. He is a really nice ball handler and passer. He showed good vision and ability to find teammates with the ball with aggressive passes. He defends every position on the floor with quick feet and hands.
Andrew Yarnell, 6-foot-3 forward, Olathe North, KC Red Storm:
A big forward who makes most of his impact in the paint, Yarnell creates space in the paint with strong post moves. He is agile to find an opening and receive a pass in the lane. He can score with either hand, and he is a difference maker on the offensive glass.