POY Candidates: central Missouri
In the thid of five state-wide breakdowns — southwest Missouri, central Missouri, St. Louis and southeast Missouri — we break down the POY candidates from the Columbia and Jefferson City region. Kamari Balton, 6-0, G, Jefferson City (2017) An athletic, talented point guard,…
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Continue ReadingIn the thid of five state-wide breakdowns — southwest Missouri, central Missouri, St. Louis and southeast Missouri — we break down the POY candidates from the Columbia and Jefferson City region.
Kamari Balton, 6-0, G, Jefferson City (2017)
An athletic, talented point guard, Balton can handle the ball, get to the basket and shoot from the outside. He has a good handle and a quick first step.
Thomas Dutton, 6-8, PF, Hickman (2017)
Dutton committed to play football at Air Force and brings that physical nature to the hardwood as an imposing interior presence. Dutton is coming off a big summer playing with the St. Louis Eagles.
Dajuan Harris, 6-2, PG, Rock Bridge (2019)
One of the state’s top young point guards, Harris was a big part of a talented 2019 class that hit the ground running last season at Rock Bridge.
Landon Harrison, 5-11, PG, Helias (2018)
Has really put together a strong high school career already, helping Helias reach the Final Four last season. With the graduation of a large senior class, Harrison will be counted on for production this year.
Trae Meny, 6-5, SG, Battle
The coaches son moved over with his dad who took the lead job at Battle and is poised for a breakout season in Columbia. A big guard with size and skill, Meny is coming off a strong summer with the Missouri Hustle.
Isiaih Mosley, 6-4, SF, Rock Bridge (2019)
A skilled forward that can do a little bit of everything, Mosley put together a big freshman season and is poised to have an even bigger sophomore campaign after a strong summer with MoKan Elite.
Daviante Ostrander, 5-10, G, Battle (2017)
A four-year varsity starter, Ostrander burst on the scene four years ago when he started putting up big numbers right away. The key at Battle will be turning around a program that has struggled in recent years.
Isaac Weider, 6-3, SG, Vienna (2018)
Enters the upcoming season as one of the state’s premier small school players after averaging 30 per game last season. Can really shoot it from the outside and will likely have another big season after a strong summer with Gateway.
Eysan Wiley, 6-6, F, Rock Bridge (2017)
A super skilled forward, Wiley brings terrific interior footwork and a soft touch around the basket to the team. He will be counted on for leadership as a key senior this season for a young, but talented Rock Bridge team.
Isaiah Wilson, 5-11, PG, Father Tolton (2017)
A lot will be riding on the shoulders of Wilson this season after the graduation of key seniors and the loss of five star recruits Michael and Johntay Porter. Wilson is a talented guard in his own right and is poised for a big seniors season.