Prep Hoops 2k21: Friday’s Missouri Standouts

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the standout in-state performers from Friday's first day of the Prep Hoops 2k21 in Indianapolis.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/36259679-4606-4561-94F8-7C91AB04FF9D.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1244384" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/36259679-4606-4561-94F8-7C91AB04FF9D-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="992318" first="Dallas" last="Whitney"] 6'7 KC Spurs Black: The talented small forward from Blue Springs South had a very impressive game to close the evening. He had a stretch where he did just about everything. He hit jumpers, dropped dimes, rebounded and added a few nice takes to the basket. When he asserted himself, he was tough to handle.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Jalen-Hampton5.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1171313" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Jalen-Hampton5-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824124" first="Jalen" last="Hampton"] 6'6 MPJ Elite 17U: The 2022 combo forward scored 14 points and played with an endless amount of energy in a victory over Young &amp; Reckless. He was attacking the basket strong on offense while also displaying his improved 3-point shooting. I also liked how he battled inside in the post against a player that was at least 30 pounds bigger. He didn't back down.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/50EB1194-FE08-45CF-B694-100B32AD8A4E.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1244386" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/50EB1194-FE08-45CF-B694-100B32AD8A4E-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1161288" first="Isaac" last="Bird"] 6'5 816 Hoops 16U: A talented wing who is a hidden gem at Gallatin. He has excellent length and an excellent all-around skill set. He can score at all three levels and he has a good feel for the game. Everything looks smooth about him on the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br /> <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/04213AAA-7434-40C3-9CB2-89CB51ACAE00.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1244387" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/04213AAA-7434-40C3-9CB2-89CB51ACAE00-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>James Lee 5'11 MPJ Elite 16U: The 2023 point guard had en excellent performance during the evening. He's a scoring point with good quickness and shiftiness to keep defogger balance. He scores in the lane well and he can pull up and hit jumpers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/08B5BC6D-AA61-4EC1-A2F3-60BA301D36A2.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1244389" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/08B5BC6D-AA61-4EC1-A2F3-60BA301D36A2-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1269934" first="Brady" last="Kuehl"] 6'6 Gateway-Knights 16U: The 2023 combo forward from Parkway West displayed his vast skill set. He started his evening with a two-handed tip dunk in traffic. He followed up with a 3-pointer on the next possession. He also hit a soft turnaround jumper and a pair of mid range jumpers off the bounce.</p>