Stellar Backcourt Tandems (Part I)

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top backcourt duos around the state. There are several excellent tandems that are leading their teams with high productivity. Here is the first wave of six such backcourts to get you started.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824117" first="Brock" last="Wakefield"]-[player_tooltip player_id="984510" first="Drenin" last="Dinkins"] (South Iron): This Class 1 Dynamic Duo have formed an exciting and productive backcourt for the past three seasons. The 6'4" Wakefield is a 2021 shooting guard who headed to the Citadel while the 6'0" Dinkins is a 2022 point guard who will follow his partner to the collegiate ranks after he is done at SI. Both are creative three-level scorers who average more than 20 points a game for the No. 1 ranked Class 1 team in the state.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="583709" first="Anton" last="Brookshire"]-[player_tooltip player_id="824115" first="Isaac" last="Haney"] (Kickapoo): An explosive high-scoring backcourt that joined together to play their last year of high school ball together with the ultimate goal of leading the Chiefs to a Class 6 state championship. Both are electric 3-point shooters who know how to create their own offense off the dribble. Both are also staying in-state to play their collegiate basketball as Brookshire is headed to Mizzou while Haney is staying right in Springfield to play at Missouri State.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1070093" first="Desmond" last="White"]-Malcolm Davis (Helias): A very potent backcourt combination in Mid-Missouri. They are usually good for 40-50 points a game between them, which makes the Crusaders a tough out come postseason time. White is a 6'1" 2023 combo guard who has really exploded this season with his tremendous three-level scoring ability and ball-hawking defense. Davis is a 2022 shooting guard with a sweet stroke from 3-point range and much improved mid-range game as a compliment.</p> <p>Drew McMillin-Ahlante Askew (Republic): These two dynamic guards have led the Tigers to an excellent 19-2 record this season. McMillin is a 6'0" 2021 guard who is one of the top shooters in the state, culminating in his 61-point performance last week in which he made 16 3-pointers. He can hit 3-pointers and attack the basket. He is joined by the 6'1" 2023 Askew, who is one of the top 2023 guards in the state. Not only can Te knock down 3-pointers and score in big numbers, he is also a tremendous defensive player who can draw charges and pick pockets.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984951" first="Tony" last="Osburn"]-[player_tooltip player_id="824183" first="Landon" last="Poppa"] (Mound City): These two talented guards have been getting serious buckets as a duo in NWMO for the past three seasons. The 6'4" Poppa is an athletic 2021 wing who excels as a mid-range shooter who will also throw down several explosive dunks during a game. The 6'2" 2022 Osburn is already the school's career scoring leader. He can pull up from 30 feet and attack the rim and score bunches of points in a short amount of time. They make Mound City is big contender in Class 1.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824156" first="Kyle" last="Conkright"]-[player_tooltip player_id="824201" first="Karter" last="Kekec"] (North county): When Conkright made the move from Ellington to North County for his senior season, the Raiders became a serious Class 5 contender with this stellar backcourt. The 6'0" Conkright had to hold the fort for awhile while the 6'2" Kekec recovered from a football injury. Kekec has back and healthy and the Raiders have been on a roll with their pair of 20-point a night senior guards together for the stretch run.</p>