Grassroots Spotlight: Brad Beal Elite 17U
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Prep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on grassroots teams with a look at the Brad Beal Elite 17U team. Roster Tavion Banks Tavion Banks 6'5" | PF Ruskin | 2021 State MO 6’6 Minnesota Prep: A former standout at Ruskin…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on grassroots teams with a look at the Brad Beal Elite 17U team.
Roster
Tavion Banks Tavion Banks 6'5" | PF Ruskin | 2021 State MO 6’6 Minnesota Prep: A former standout at Ruskin High in Kansas City who spent the last season at a prep school in Minnesota. Explosive athlete with the versatility to excel inside or on the perimeter.
Jeremy Fears 6’2 Joliet, IL: A talented Class of 2023 guard who had an excellent sophomore season at La Lumiere Prep in Indiana. He has already picked up several high level scholarship offers.
Nick Kramer Nick Kramer 6'4" | SG Sluh | 2022 State MO 6’4 SLUH: A Class 6 All-State shooting guard who averaged 19.2 points and 6.7 rebounds while shooting 52 percent from 3-point range. He recently picked up an offer from UAB.
Robert Lewis Robert Lewis 6'8" | PF Cardinal Ritter | 2022 State MO 6’8 Cardinal Ritter: An athletic and active power forward who helped the Lions to a Class 5 state championship. Averaged 12.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in earning All-State honors.
Robert Martin 5’9 CBC: An electric quick point guard who earned Class 6 All-State honors after averaging 17.1 points, five assists and two steals as a game as a junior. Closed out his junior season with a 35-point performance against rival Chaminade in the district championship game.
Brandon Miller 6’8 Nashville, TN: A five-star prospect who led his school to its first ever appearance in the state tournament. He averaged 22 points, seven rebounds, five assist and two blocks as a junior. Smooth wing player with handles and a nice perimeter stroke.
Nick Smith 6’4 Sherwood, AR: A high-level prospect at combo guard who earned Player of the Year honors in the state of Arkansas. He averaged 25 points, five rebounds and three assists while shooting 60 percent from the field.
Brandon Stacker 6’5 Cardinal Ritter: Talented wing player who helped Cardinal Ritter to the Class 5 state championship. Averaged 12.2 points, four rebounds and three assists while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range in earning All-State honors.
Kellen Thames Kellen Thames 6'6" | SG Pattonville | 2022 State MO 6’6 Pattonville: A multi-talented combo guard who earned All-State honors after leading the Pirates to a 22-2 season and district championship. Averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and two steals a game as a junior.
Connor Turnbull Connor Turnbull 6'9" | PF Ft. Zumwalt North | 2022 State MO 6’10 Fort Zumwalt North: The young power forward was one of the most improved players in the state after helping lead the Panthers to its first ever Final Four appearance in Class 6. Averaged 14.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and an impressive five blocks a game while making 34 percent of his 3-point attempts.