<p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its look at its regional All-Holiday Tournament Teams around the state. Today, we present the All-SWMO Second Team.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1070114" first="Ahlante" last="Askew"] 6'1" (Republic): The 2023 point guard led the Tigers to a fourth-place finish in the Gold Division of the Blue & Gold Tournament. He is a dynamic two-way performer who is one of the top defensive guards in the state. He also averaged 15 points a game during the tournament.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1070087" first="Kael" last="Combs"] (Nixa): The 6'4" 2023 guard helped lead the Eagles to a third-place finish in the Blue & Gold Tournament, Blue Division. He averaged 15 points a game while entertaining the fans at the JQH with some entertaining dunks in transition.</p>
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<p><em>(photo by Craig Baslee)</em></p>
<p>K'Dyn Waters (Neosho): The 6'4" 2022 wing led the Wildcats to the championship game of their own tournament. He erupted for 38 points and 12 rebounds in the championship game against McDonald County. He averaged 26 points a game in Neosho's three victories.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1050173" first="Ethan" last="Whatley"] (Ozark): The 6'4" 2022 guard led Ozark to a championship game berth in the Blue & Gold Tournament Gold Division. He scored a game-high 16 points in a victory over Republic in the semifinals. He is a high-motor performer who stays on the attack on the offensive end.</p>
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<p>Jaesik Friggle (Aurora): The 6'0" 2022 guard was one of the top bucket-getters at the Blue & Gold Tournament in averaging 25 points a game in the Gold Division. That included a pair of outings where he scored more than 30 points. He plays with a high motor and great pace to go along with the ability to score at all three levels.</p>
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