Holiday Tournament Stock Risers

Prep Hoops Missouri Takes a look at some of the top stock risers from last week’s holiday tournament action from around the state. 2022   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/72F07F16-6D89-457D-ADF2-5D66796F0638.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1357835" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/72F07F16-6D89-457D-ADF2-5D66796F0638-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Trasean White 6’1 Confluence: The 2022 point guard has been on a tear since the beginning of the season and that continued into last week's Centralia Tournament (IL) when he earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. He averaged 28 points and seven assists a game in leading the Titans to a 3-1 record and a fifth place finish. The big difference in his game is his improved perimeter shooting. He was already an offensive weapon on the drive with his dribble penetration. Now, he has added a 3-point shot to his arsenal, which makes him even more difficult to defend.       <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/94930369-0F95-4B84-A772-2D0CF75FC04E.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1218495" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/94930369-0F95-4B84-A772-2D0CF75FC04E-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="993527" first="Jordan" last="Andrews"] 6’0 Thayer: The 2022 guard had a big week in leading the Bobcats to the championship of the Cabool Tournament. "Red Buckets" averaged 21.5 points a game in Thayer's four victories. That included 24 in the semifinals against Alton and 27 points in the championship game against Norwood. Jordan can score at all three levels and he loves to put the pressure on defenders with his constant attacks. He displayed an ability to take over games in the second half as he picked his spots in the first half, then came on strong after halftime.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Elful-Johnathan.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1022834" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Elful-Johnathan-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="985420" first="John" last="Elful"] 6’4 North Kansas City: The 2022 forward was selected the Most Valuable Player of the William Jewell Classic after helping NKC to the Nelson Division championship. He was most of the most impressive athletes in the tournament and he was able to impact the game at both ends of the court. He had 12 points and six rebounds in the victory over Lee's Summit in the championship game. He can guard multiple positions on defense, rebound and score on slashing drives to the basket. He also threw down a number of dunks in transition.       [caption id="attachment_1358919" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/B81FA471-DDAA-41F5-8C07-33612F6ABDB0.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1358919" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/B81FA471-DDAA-41F5-8C07-33612F6ABDB0-300x204.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="204" /></a> Photo: Craig Baslee, Neosho[/caption] K’dyn Waters 6’4 Neosho: The slender 6’4 wing was dominant in leading the Wildcats to the championship of their own tournament. He put on a show in the championship game with 38 points and 12 rebounds in a 70-62 victory over McDonald County. He averaged xx points a game in his team’s three victories. He’s got pogo-like jumping ability, which he combines with sleek, elegant drives to the basket. He will also make the 3-pointer to keep defenders honest.     2023 <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FBD04B2D-E299-44BE-9B76-9E34754EEB61.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1357837" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FBD04B2D-E299-44BE-9B76-9E34754EEB61-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1282341" first="Trey" last="Stanback"] 6’1 Charleston: The 2023 guard played a big role in the Bluejays winning the championship at the Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament at SEMO. He averaged around 15 points a game in the tournament while providing consistent ball handling and defense. He's a slashing guard who was always in the right place at the right time to make a play for his team at both ends of the court.   2024   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/C07BA605-BB84-4FF2-A127-041F8D6AE3E8.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1357967" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/C07BA605-BB84-4FF2-A127-041F8D6AE3E8-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Cody Yates 6'0" Kingston: This relatively unknown 2024 guard helped his school make history last week as he led the Cougars to the championship of the Valle Catholic Holiday Tournament. It marked the first tournament of any kind in boys basketball in the school's history. He dominated the tournament for three games as he averaged 25 points, including 23 points in the semifinals against Saxony Lutheran and 24 points in the championship game against Seckman. He was hitting 3-pointers, making teammates better with his passing and darting into the passing lanes for steals and transition layups.