In what has been an interesting year for hoops to say the least, several Yanders Law standouts have done enough to garner big-time collegiate attention.
With summer ball having wrapped up and school ball getting started, it has still been a busy time for the Yanders Law basketball program. Not only have several of our boys been receiving D1 offers, but a few have already elected to commit to programs to continue their education and playing careers.
Several players are still deciding, while some others are holding interest from schools or still looking to make impressions. Below we highlight a few of the biggest splashes made this summer.
Anton Brookshire makes early decision to play for Coach Cuonzo Martin at Mizzou.
Anton Brookshire is an ESPN Top 100 player in the nation and was coveted by a large number of D1 programs. However, he did not wait long after receiving an offer from Coach Cuonzo Martin to make his decision to stay in-state and play for the Mizzou Tigers.
With excellent handles, the ability to score at will, and an improving frame, Brookshire has professional aspirations and is poised to make it happen. He returns to Kickapoo this season now joined by a few familiar transfers.
Yanders Law breakout stud, Trevon Brazile has also committed to playing D1 hoops for Mizzou.
During a breakout stint for Yanders Law Basketball, highlighted by a big weekend at the Ohio Basketball Grassroots showcase, Trevon Brazile showed the basketball world what he can do. Brazile has grown about four inches in the last year, but has maintained his quick second jump, nose for the ball, and athleticism. This immediately put him on the radar of many Division 1 collegiate programs.
If at first you don't succeed, let @trevonbrazile2 rebound for you 😳 https://t.co/m3VJ1o2TKO
— Yanders Law (@YandersLaw) September 6, 2020
Like Brookshire, Brazile did not take long after receiving an offer to make his decision. He has recently transferred from Parkview to Kickapoo, where he will join Brookshire as well as Missouri State commit, Isaac Haney and rising star, Cam Liggins.
Reigning Missouri Class 1 Player of the Year, Isaac Haney is staying in MO to play D1 hoops.
Another in-state commit, Isaac Haney is going to play next year for the Missouri State Bears. One of the most impressive pure scorers Yanders Law has had, Haney has a chance to be an impact player immediately for MSU.
As we mentioned, Haney is now at Kickapoo for his senior season after transferring from Dora earlier this year. It will be state title or bust for the class 5 squad, with Yanders Law standouts ganging up to lead the charge.
Jonathan Dunn commits to playing for Western Illinois University.
A 6’7” forward for Hazelwood Central, it was only a matter of time before Jonathan Dunn got noticed and snatched up by a Division I program.
Like Brazile, Dunn managed to raise his stock in a big way over the summer. He consistently displayed a nose for boards, impressive bounce for his sizable frame, and the ability to finish, regardless of what the defense tried to throw at him.
After reclassyfying to the class of 2022, Logan Applegate lands a pair of D1 offers.
Logan Applegate has steadily been raising his stock for a while and it has now culminated in Division I offers from SIU Edwardsville and Texas State. He has become a stellar athlete and can make an impact on both ends of the floor. We are excited to see where he decides to go.
A couple of other noteworthy happenings from earlier in the summer: Elijah Briders (2020) committed to play for Missouri State University as a walk on and Connor Killion received a full-ride offer to play D1 hoops for Navy.
This has been a busy summer despite confusing circumstances. We are proud of not only the above players, but all who laced up and put on a YLB uniform. We know we still have players in our ranks that are destined for big things, so stay tuned!