Class of 2021 Mighty Mites: The Little Big Guys
Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of “Mighty Mites” in the Class of 2021. These talented players are small in stature, but they are big in terms of production for their teams. Xavier Sykes Xavier Sykes 5'9"…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of “Mighty Mites” in the Class of 2021. These talented players are small in stature, but they are big in terms of production for their teams.
Xavier Sykes Xavier Sykes 5'9" | PG Rock Bridge | 2021 State MO 5’9″ Rock Bridge: An electric southpaw bucket-getter who made an excellent transition from a scorer to a point guard last season. He averaged 17 points and four assists in leading the Bruins to a berth in the Class 5 state quarterfinals.
Jaden Monday Jaden Monday 6'0" | PG Van Horn | 2021 State MO 5’10″ Van Horn: One of the most impressive little scoring guards in the state, he can get buckets at three levels with his quickness, penetration and 3-point shooting ability. He averaged 23 points a game as a junior.
Recko Bailey Recko Bailey 5'10" | PG Vashon | 2021 State MO 5’9″ Vashon: An aggressive little point guard who excels on the defensive end with his on-ball pressure. He averaged two steals a game and was a solid 3-point shooter on a loaded Wolverines team.
Preston Fortner Preston Fortner 5'10" | PG Francis Howell | 2021 State MO 5’9″ Francis Howell: A smooth point guard with excellent quickness in the open court and an effective pull up jumper. He averaged eight points, five assists and two steals in helping the Vikings to a 28-2 record and a berth in the Class 5 state quarterfinals.
Sonny Amabile Sonny Amabile 5'9" | CG Windsor | 2021 State MO 5’9″ Windsor: A solid pass first point guard with excellent court vision and ball handling savvy. He averaged 11 points and four assists while making 37 3-pointers as a junior.
Javan Noyes 5’5″ Mid Buchanan: A diminutive playmaker who loves to pass the ball and make his teammates better. He was the floor leader of a Mid-Buch team that advanced to the Class 2 state quarterfinals.
Tyliek Moore Tyliek Moore 5'6" | PG Hayti | 2021 State MO 5’6″ Hayti: A very quick point guard who can score on fearless drives into the lane or in transition where he can use his speed in the open court.
Cody Cash 5’7″ North Callaway: A tough point guard teamed up with his now-graduated brother to make an excellent backcourt in Mid-Missouri. He’s quick and he can knock down perimeter jumpers. He averaged 14 points and three assists while shooting 49 percent from the field.
Marlon Owens Marlon Owens 5'9" | PG McCluer North | 2021 State MO 5’9″ McCluer North: A solid point guard who is strong on the dribble and can penetrate into the lane to make plays for his teammates. He averaged nearly 10 points a game as a junior