<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the newcomers who now appear in the newly updated Class of 2021 rankings:</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1042400" first="Keshon" last="Gilbert"] 6’2" Vashon (8): A talented pass-first point guard who moved back to the St. Louis area from Las Vegas, where he was an All-State performer. He can get into the lane and score at all kinds of different angles. He has already committed to UNLV.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="994433" first="Victory" last="Naboya"] 6’8" Greenwood (16): An improving power forward who is eligible to play varsity ball this season after transferring from the Washington D.C. area last season. He is active and athletic with a skill set that continues to develop. He has received a lot of Division I interest.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1042407" first="Henry" last="Shannon III"] 6’6" Pattonville (41): A lefty transfer from Minnesota who is very skilled with explosive leaping ability. He has a smooth low post game combined with the ability to step outside and knock down 3-pointers and put the ball on the floor. He can also swoop in for block shots at the rim.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1042402" first="Connor" last="Arment"] 5’10" Barshow (51): An excellent pass-first point guard who had a very productive summer playing for Team YOBO. He was very good at setting up teammates for open jumpers and layups with is court vision and high basketball IQ. He can also create his own shot with his handles to go along with his 3-point shooting.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="824142" first="Matt" last="Thompson"] 6’2" Smith-Cotton (74): A very talented 3-point shooter with extended range beyond the arch. He is constantly moving without the ball to get himself open and he can also create his own shot off the dribble.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1042406" first="London" last="Taylor"] 6’3" Lincoln Prep (84): A transfer from the Kansas side who will join one of the top Class 4 teams in the state. He is a versatile athlete who can attack the basket, rebound at both ends of the court and excel in the transition game.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1042408" first="Alijah" last="Carter"] 6’2" Pattonville (’90): An explosive wing guard who plays with a high motor at both ends of the court. He plays the game in constant attack mode and finishes well at the rim. He also plays defense with a high amount of energy as he stays in the passing lanes for deflections and steals. </p>
<p>Devlin Thomlinson 6’6" Blue Springs South (96): A big-bodied Stretch 4 who can really shoot the ball from 3-point range. He can also play the facilitator role with his passing ability. He also does a nice job on the defensive end with his ability to guard the low post with his physical strength.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1042403" first="Joey" last="Schultz"] 6’6" Platte County (157): A versatile combo forward who was very impressive at the Hardwood Classic in Kansas City. His skill set enables him to play all over the court and create matchup problems for the defense. He can score in the post and go on the perimeter to create offense as a shooter and playmaker.</p>
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