Kaminsky Classic Standouts
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top players from last weekend’s Kaminsky Classic, which was held at Joplin. Webb City took home the championship trophy with a victory over Joplin. The tournament featured many quality perimeter players of…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top players from last weekend’s Kaminsky Classic, which was held at Joplin. Webb City took home the championship trophy with a victory over Joplin. The tournament featured many quality perimeter players of all ages.
2021
Nickhai Howard 6’0 Webb City: A powerhouse point guard who has the skills to impact a game in a multitude of ways. He’s physically strong with the ball, but he is also a deft playmaker with a high basketball IQ. He is a threat to post a triple double every time he steps on the court.
Logan Applegate Logan Applegate 6'2" | PG Nevada | 2021 State MO 6’2 Nevada: A talented shooting guard who averaged nearly 20 points a game in the tournament. He has very deep shooting range and the ball skills to create off the dribble.
Bryce Gelle Bryce Gelle 6'3" | SG Clever | 2021 State MO 6’3 Clever: Bryce erupted for 34 points on the final day of the tournament. He was shooting from way downtown with a lot of confidence. I like how he has added other elements to his game to make him more effective.
Logan McNeley 6’2 Nevada: He has played a nice complimentary role as a strong defender for much of his career, but he has also emerged as a potent shooting threat. He had one game where he was eight of 10 from 3-point range.
Mekki Garrard 6’1 Webb City: A very solid wing player who played a big role in the Cardinals winning the championship. He scored and defended well and made a lot of hustle plays that were big for his team.
2022
Always Wright Always Wright 6'2" | SG Joplin | 2022 State MO 6’3 Joplin: A tremendous 3-point shooting threat who has assumed an even larger role this season.In addition to his shooting, he is also a primary ball handler and playmaker. He has developed multiple ways to score to compliment his perimeter shot.
Dayne Herl 6’4 William Chrisman: An athletic wing player who plays a high energy game along with his versatility. He averaged 17 points in the tournament while also rebounding aggressively and making plays.
Cohl Vaden Cohl Vaden 5'9" | PG Webb City | 2022 State MO 5’9 Webb City: A quick point guard who really plays with a lot of pace, which suits his team’s style of play. He’s is a talented bucket-getter yet he has balanced it with his playmaking skills to keep everyone involved.
2024
All Wright 6’1 Joplin: The young shooting guard is one of the best in the state in his class. He is an excellent 3-point shooter with a quick release and the ability to get himself open. His game is very savvy and mature for a player his age.