🏀 COWLEY COLLEGE — TEAM OVERVIEW Cowley College enters the season with an intriguing combination of returning experience, athleticism, positional size and offensive versatility. With several key players returning, the Tigers should benefit from established chemistry, familiarity and continuity, giving them an opportunity to build on last season. Marcus Smith brings dynamic athleticism, shot creation and the ability to attack the paint. LJ Britt provides perimeter shooting, court vision and drive-and-kick playmaking, while Chase Robinson adds positional size and efficient finishing. Andrell Burton Jr. brings Division I experience, length and downhill attacking ability. Xavier Vickerstaff provides perimeter shooting at 6’6”, giving Cowley another floor-spacing option.

📈 STOCK RISER — LJ BRITT Cowley College | #1 | 6’3” | Sophomore | Guard Skilled 6’3” guard with a strong offensive feel and the ability to create advantages off the bounce. Comfortable operating on the perimeter, knocking down outside shots and attacking closeouts to get into the paint. Displays good change of pace and an understanding of how to manipulate defensive help. Gets two feet in the paint, draws multiple defenders and makes the right read, locating open teammates when the defense collapses. Shows the ability to balance scoring opportunities with playmaking responsibilities. Appeared in all 33 games as a freshman and enters his sophomore campaign with valuable JUCO experience. His combination of perimeter shot-making, paint touches and passing instincts gives him the versatility to impact the offense both on and off the ball. Scout’s Take: An intriguing offensive guard who can stretch the floor, create paint touches and generate quality looks for teammates. His ability to make decisions after breaking down the initial defender is a notable part of his offensive profile. | Shot Creation • Paint Touches • Court Vision • Drive-and-Kick Playmaking @CowleyHoops @mrlbritt1972

🏀 PLAYER TO WATCH — ANDRELL BURTON JR. Cowley College | #23 | 6’7” | Former NCAA Division I — South Dakota State A 6’7” wing with good positional size, length and a quick first step. Uses his explosiveness off the bounce to create separation, attack gaps in the defense and get downhill. Aggressive attacking the basket, using his length to extend around defenders and finish at the rim. A former Kansas Class 6A First Team All-State selection, Burton Jr. originally signed with Drake University before spending last season at South Dakota State. Brings Division I experience, intriguing physical tools and the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. His combination of size, length and ability to attack off the dribble makes him an interesting prospect to follow. Positional Size • Length • Quick First Step • Downhill Attacker • Rim Finisher A former Division I prospect with the tools to elevate his recruiting stock at Cowley College. @Slim_Sav2024 @CowleyHoops