Excellent Freshmen Debuts

<p>There are some talented young players in the Class of 2025 who are already starting to make an early impact at the varsity level during the first week of the season. Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at what some of the newbies have been doing early in the season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/486D8AB7-A710-49A7-987A-3CE9EEB3FFCA.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1286991" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/486D8AB7-A710-49A7-987A-3CE9EEB3FFCA-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> Aaron Rowe 6’2" Father Tolton: The talented guard opened his career in grand style with a 30-point performance against Tennessee Prep at the Darius Miles Blood, Sweat and Tears event at Staley High. Rowe is a nationally-ranking incoming freshman with a very advanced offensive game on the offensive end. He plays with a lot of poise to go along with his fluid array of offensive moves as he can score at all three levels.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/BCC83393-1BBC-4ED4-B179-17516B818D80.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1216931" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/BCC83393-1BBC-4ED4-B179-17516B818D80-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>Luke Walsh 5’11" Vianney: The young sharpshooter scored 25 points in his varsity debut against Lutheran-St. Charles and 22 points against St. Mary’s, both victories. In both games, he knocked down seven 3-pointers. He is one of the best shooters in the class. He has a quick release and plenty of confidence in his shooting stroke from distance.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/8E25A964-DA9E-4A3D-B8A1-B92009357AA6.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1339768" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/8E25A964-DA9E-4A3D-B8A1-B92009357AA6-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>PJ Farmer 6'0" Charleston: A talented combo guard who stepped right in with a pair of big performances for the Bluejays at the River Bend Classic at New Madrid. He scored 20 points in a victory over xx, then followed up with 15 points against a very strong Memphis Day team. He is already a three-level scorer who can finish on the drive with his physical strength. He can also create off the dribble and knock down 3-pointers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/7635E51B-2165-4E96-B2CE-ED0A00438D59.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1339234" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/7635E51B-2165-4E96-B2CE-ED0A00438D59-300x262.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="262" /></a></p> <p>Kobe Anderson 5’10" Fort Zumwalt North: The young point guard was named to the All-Tournament Team at St Francis Borgia after helping the Panthers to a berth in the championship game. He has good quickness and some slick handles to go along with a good feel for the game.</p> <p>Collin Clark 6’6 Greenwood: A talented and skilled young prospect who scored 13 points in his varsity debut against Flippin (AR). His first two buckets were 3-pointers as he displayed a smooth shooting stroke. He handles the ball well and he has a good feel for the game. He also pulled up and hit the mid range jumper.</p> <p>Jayden Creighton 6’3" University City: The young forward was named to the All-Tournament Team at Borgia after helping the Lions to the tournament championship. He had 13 points, five rebounds and four blocks in the championship game against Fort Zumwalt North. He has good length and athleticism and he plays with a high basketball IQ. He stays active and knows how to work the baseline at both ends of the court.</p> <p>Andrew Moore 5’9" Troy: The Trojans always seem to bring up a young guard and threw him into the varsity mix right away. This year, it's Moore, who has played with poise and savvy early in the season. His floor game is solid and he can knock down open perimeter shots. He scored 16 points in a victory over Marquette last week.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1306557" first="Tre" last="Williams"] 5’10" Vashon: The shooting guard came off the bench to score 12 points to lead the Wolverines in their victory over Chicago St. Rita in the championship game of the Washington Invitational Tournament in Central Illinois. He comes in the game ready to shoot it and he does it with a lot of confidence.</p> <p>Bryce Walker 6’5" Springfield Central: A young forward who had a big game with 15 points in his varsity debut against Willard last week. He plays with a lot of toughness around the basket for a young player as he rebounds well and scores inside. He can also step out and hit the mid-range jumper and run the floor.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1320248" first="Ty" last="Harlow"] 5’10" West County: A young combo guard who had an excellent week at the Arcadia Valley Thanksgiving Tournament. He scored in double figures in all three games and stepped up after an injury to teammate and top returning scorer Garrison Turner. He showed good poise and a nice shot from 3-point range.</p>