Hunter Thompson receives recognition from scouts

A Pine Bluffs Hornet has received a lot of recognition from top basketball officials for his knowledge and love for basketball as he begins his sophomore season on Dec. 1.

For the past few months, Hunter Thompson has been practicing for his next high school basketball season. He has been going to open gym and plays with the Wyoming Flight team in Cheyenne. Thompson was also invited to the West Coast Elite Basketball Showcase on Nov. 1, in Salt Lake, Utah.

About 200 kids were invited to the basketball showcase. Thompson said all the players who were invited were evaluated into the top 40s and 2...