"The Relentless Problem That Hits You Everywhere"

Jasper Sallee

@JasperSallee

IG: @jasper.sallee26

6'4", 185lbs, Class of 2026

Osawatomie HS, KS

Jasper is relentless with the ball in his hands and plays every possession like he is hunting something. Strong handles keep him on the attack at all times, and he does not need much space at all to rise up and let it fly. If defenders relax even for a second, it is buckets. If they contest, he still finds a way to get it done. The touch from deep is silky smooth, the pull-up middy is nearly unguardable, and once he gets downhill, he slices through traffic to get wherever he wants. He can make the extra pass when help comes, cleans the boards with force, and stays active defensively. He is extremely crafty on the move and has an unlimited range.

His game is built to hurt teams at every level. Jasper can drive it, post up, pull up off the bounce, or rain in catch-and-shoot threes, depending on what the moment calls for. Defensively, he takes pride in guarding anyone on the floor and has proven he can check 1-5 at the levels he has played. That versatility is what allows him to stay on the floor and impact the game in so many different ways without forcing anything.

Last season, Jasper averaged 17.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals, and 1.8 assists, while blocking just under 1 shot per game. Through 8 games in the tgis season, he has raised that level to 20.4 points per game, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and continued to be a force on both ends. He has already hit season highs of 30 points in both seasons and shown his physical edge on the boards with highs of 14 rebounds and 12 rebounds. Those numbers reflect a player who is growing into his role and embracing being counted on.

A lot of that improvement has come from real work in the gym. Jasper has spent serious time tightening his handles and getting shots off quicker, more comfortably from deep, and he is still pushing himself to get better finishing around the rim. That commitment shows up in how comfortable he looks with the ball and how confident he is taking shots when the moment matters.

Team success is the main focus. Jasper wants to help put his team in a position to make a real run in the Kansas Sub-State postseason tournament. On a personal level, he is chasing meaningful milestones of reaching 1000 career points and 500 career rebounds, goals that speak to both scoring and toughness.

What really fires him up is effort and energy. Big hustle plays, whether they come from him or a teammate, flip the switch. Big shots in big moments do the same, especially when the crowd is loud and the student section is rocking. When facing adversity, Jasper stays positive, keeps his teammates lifted, and locks in on finishing the job. Pressure does not scare him, it sharpens his focus and pulls more out of his game.

I assess that Jasper brings size, versatility, and a nonstop attack that can stress a defense in multiple ways. His ability to score from anywhere on the floor while rebounding and defending gives a college program an impact player who can fill gaps, match up across positions, and respond when the game gets physical.

Moving forward, Jasper is evolving into a go-to option who impacts winning on both ends. As his finishing continues to improve and his confidence keeps rising, expect him to keep pushing his production higher and stepping into bigger moments. His motor, skill set, and mindset point to a player who is far from done climbing. Stay tuned.