Class 4 Players to Watch in Postseason
The Missouri Class 4 district playoffs will begin on Monday. Here are some of the top players who look to make a big impact for their teams in this year’s postseason. The A-List Aaron Cook 6’2″ Westminster (2016): Electrifying point guard…
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Continue ReadingThe Missouri Class 4 district playoffs will begin on Monday. Here are some of the top players who look to make a big impact for their teams in this year’s postseason.
The A-List
Aaron Cook 6’2″ Westminster (2016): Electrifying point guard who is averaging more than 20 points a game. Has signed with Southern Illinois.
Fred Thatch, Jr. 6’3″ Sikeston (2018): Powerful swingman who can dominate in the paint or on the perimeter. Has already surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career.
Daniel Farris 5’11” Vashon (2017): Big-game point guard who has a habit of coming through in the biggest moments for his team. Leads the state’s No. 1 team.
Wyatt Yess 6’8″ Parkway West (2017): Standout big who has a feathery touch from the perimeter. Has several Division I offers.
Zeke Moore 6’7″ Riverview Gardens (2016): Saint Louis University signee with slick handles and excellent shooting range from 3-point territory.
Kobe Wands 5’11” Rolla (2016): One of the top point guards in the state. Excellent passer who is capable of scoring big numbers.
Monty Johal 6’4″ Glendale (2018): One of the top sophomores in the state. A potent offensive weapon who has scored more than 40 points on a couple of occasions this season.
Caleb Bennett 6’4″ St. Joe Lafayette (2017): Athletic swingman who can play all three positions on the floor. Can get to the basket and shoot the 3-pointer.
Brandon Emmert 6’6″ Bolivar (2017): Strong post player who had a big year after leading Bolivar to the Final Four of the state tournament as a sophomore.
Al Young 6’1″ Cape Girardeau Central (2016): A SEMO football recruit who is an athletic tour-de-force on the basketball court. An excellent finisher in the open court.
Will Rucker 6’6″ Moberly (2016): Talented combo forward who is one of the biggest stock-risers in the 2016 class. Can score inside, shoot the 3-pointer and drop dimes to open teammates.
Javonta Perkins 6’6″ Miller Career Academy (2017): Slender small forward who can really shoot the basketball. Has led the Phoenix on a 15-game winning streak heading into the postseason.
Jason Draggs 6’9″ Riverview Gardens (2016): A talented big who has become a force since becoming eligible in late January. Very comfortable in the low post and on the perimeter as a match-up nightmare.
Tyrese Davis 6’4″ Grandview (2017): Versatile performer who is averaging 17 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals a game.
Under the Radar
Clay Gayman 6’5″ Nevada (2018): Excellent young post player who can score, rebound and block shots at a high level.
Alec Spence 6’5″ MICDS (2017): Athletic wing player who can score in the mid-range and get to the rim and finish with authority.
Sam Hutsing 6’2″ Helias (2016): One of the top 3-point shooters in the state. Averages close to 20 points a game.
Darius Rice 6’2″ Jennings (2016): Smooth point guard with size and the ability to create offense for himself and his teammates.
Dallin Vorkink 6’3″ Kirksville (2016): Versatile offensive player who does a good job moving without the ball to score.
Gaven Pinkley 6’7″ Hillsboro (2018): Excellent jump shooting big who will be a future Division I recruit.
Alex Movilla 6’7″ Borgia (2017): Improving post player who emerged as a impact performer for the Knights this season.
Bryce Krueger 6’0″ Bolivar (2016): Excellent point guard who can shoot the ball and leader of a Final Four team in 2015.
Dominique Dyes 6’0″ Sikeston (2016): Tremendous perimeter shooter who was a big part of Sikeston’s 24-1 regular season performance.
Hasaan Decarolis 5’10” St. Charles West (2016): Quick point guard who averages 20 points in leading the Warriors to the GAC North championship.
Kamau Kinder 6’5″ Festus (2016): Versatile swing who can play all three perimeter positions on the floor. Recently became the school’s career scoring leader.