Class of 2023 Rankings: Small School Hidden Gems

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri recently released its updated rankings for the Class of 2023. Today, we take a look at some of those under the radar players in the rankings who attend those Class 1 and Class 2 schools.</p> <p>Joe Clark 6’3" Mid-Buchanan (No. 68): An athletic wing player who played a big role in the Dragons’ run to a Class 2 district championship last season. He’s a tremendous slasher on the offensive end who also rebounds and plays excellent defense. He is very disruptive on the top of his team’s full court press with his length and athleticism. He makes a lot of plays with his high motor. He played with 816 Hoops during the summer grassroots season.</p> <p>Langdon Kitchen 6’7" Westran (No. 83): A big-bodied forward who commands a big presence in the low post with his size and physical style of play. He knows how to throw his weight around inside and he will drop step you into oblivion when he catches the ball in the post. He was an All-Conference player as a sophomore. He played for the Mid-Mo Elite 16U squad during the summer.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1166654" first="Josh" last="Reeves"] 6’2" Golden City (No. 87): A talented sharpshooter who has a chance to be one of the top scorers in Southwest Missouri this season. He helped his team win a Class 1 district championship last season as he averaged 18 points a game. With top scorer [player_tooltip player_id="984458" first="Lane" last="Dunlap"] graduating, Josh becomes the No. 1 scoring option. He had a nice summer with the All-Missouri Attack 16Us.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1161318" first="Luke" last="Bushey"] 6’4" Dadeville (No. 90): A Class 1 wing with good size and a nice shooting stroke from 3-point range. As a sophomore, he averaged 13 points and four rebounds a game while shooting an excellent 41 percent from 3-point range. He played with the ShoMe Assault during the summer season.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1161298" first="Kyle" last="Eckhoff"] 6’3" Lincoln (No. 94): A versatile wing player who helped lead a young Lincoln team to a Class 2 district championship a year ago. He has a nice feel for the game as he can handle the ball and take the role of a facilitator and playmaker. He can also knock down the 3-pointer. He's also a nice athlete who is a factor on the boards and the defensive end. He played with Mid-Mo Elite 16Us during the summer.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1169168" first="Wil" last="Carlton"] 5’11" Marionville (No. 109): A multi-sport athlete who excels as a standout quarterback in football and excellent guard on the basketball team. He has shooting range that extends well beyond the 3-point line and he can score on tough takes to the basket with good handles and body control. He played for the ShoMe Assault 16Us during the summer.</p>