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Players to Watch: Session I

By Chad Rader, 810 Varsity, 01/04/17, 3:45PM CST

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As the first of two sessions for the Best of the Midwest Showcase approaches on Saturday, January 7 at MidAmerica Nazarene, check out the guide of Players to Watch on Saturday.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Bishop Miege

Forward, 6-foot-8, Sophomore

Robinson earned Kansas freshman of the year in 2015-16, and already has received Division I offers left and right before his sophomore campaign, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Wake Forest and many others, along with interest from North Carolina and Kentucky. Robinson threw down 20 points and 11 rebounds on Tuesday against St. Thomas Aquinas, and 18 points and 11 boards vs Blue Valley Northwest earlier this year.

Offers: Kansas, K-State, Oklahoma, Iowa, Creighton, Wake Forest, Washington

Rivals: 4 stars, #18 overall in 2019 class

247Sports: 4 star, #9 power forward in 2019 class

Zach Harvey, Hayden

Guard, 6-foot-3, Sophomore

Like Robinson, also a super sophomore with high level offers after his freshman campaign. Already offered by Kansas, and also has received interest from the North Carolina's of the world as well.

Offers: Kansas, K-State, Creighton, Nebraska, Iowa, Northwestern

Rivals: 4 stars
247Sports: 4 stars, #6 combo guard in 2019 class

Darien Jackson, Blue Valley Northwest

Combo guard, 6-foot-3, Senior

Jackson averaged 18 points and four assists to help lead Blue Valley Northwest to a fourth-place finish in Kansas Class 6A. Jackson has received numerous Division I offers, including Kansas State.

"Darien is an extremely athletic guard that has shored up his jump shot," BV Northwest assistant Zach Harsch said. "He can create off the dribble and is our best passer."

Offers: K-State, Tulsa, UMKC, Air Force, Illinois State, UTEP, Weber State

Rivals: 3 stars, #146 overall in 2017

247Sports: 4 stars, #124 overall in 2017

Caleb Bennett, Lafayette

Guard, 6-foot-5, Senior

Bennett averaged 15 points, five rebounds and over two steals in helping the Irish to a 28-4 record and Missouri Class 4 runner-up. The Lehigh commit will team with Diego Benard (13 ppg, 4 reb, 4 ast) as a lethal backcourt and can be seen at the Best of the Midwest Showcase, Session I vs Bishop Miege.

Committed: Lehigh

Rivals: 3 stars

247Sports: 3 stars, #285 overall in 2017

Jamichael Morgan, Blue Valley Northwest

Guard, 6-foot-4, Senior

A high flier with elite athleticism, Morgan averaged 10 ppg but serves as the Huskies lockdown defender.

Committed: Oral Roberts

Rivals: 3 stars

247Sports: 2 stars

Lamel Robinson, Park Hill South

Guard, 5-foot-10, Sophomore

As a freshman,  Robinson averaged 13.5 points and over three rebounds and two steals. Already drawing Division I interest as a soph, the lightning quick Robinson opened with 26 points in the 810 Varsity Tipoff Classic vs Lee's Summit.

Damien Daniels, Hogan Prep

Guard, 5-foot-8, Junior

Daniels averaged 13 points and 4.5 assists as a sophomore, and helps make Hogan Prep an area Class 3 favorite from Kansas City. "Damien has worked tremendously hard in improving certain areas of his game," Hogan Prep head coach Rob Heitman said. "He has a unique blend of explosiveness, leadership, and play-making ability." Daniels has interest from Air Force.

Joe Pleasant, Blue Valley Northwest

Junior, 6-foot-6, Forward

Pleasant averaged 20 ppg in the Kansas Class 6A tournament, and will be a major cog for the Huskies. Pleasant already has Division I offers, including Oral Roberts.

 

Others to Watch...

Colby Bullock, Blue Valley North
Guard, 6-foot-0, Senior

Bullock averaged 15 points and 3 assists while being named first-team all-EKL and honorable mention all state in 2015-16.

Semaj Ray, Bishop Miege
Guard, 6-foot-3, Senior

The four-year starter averaged 13 points and was named first-team all-EKL and all-state as a junior. With Division I looks, Ray should improve on the numbers as a senior.

Franceso Badocchi, Bishop Miege (pictured, right)
Senior, 6-foot-7, Forward

The senior has emerged with some big games, including a highlight reel with five dunks and 19 points at the HyVee Shootout in a win over Blue Springs.

Dom Fragola - Liberty North
Senior, 5-foot-11, Guard

Desi Williams, Park Hill South
Sophomore, 5-foot-10, Guard

Saadique Perkins - Park Hill South
Junior, 6-foot-3, Guard