Park Hills Central Tournament: Friday Standouts

<p> Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top standouts from the final day of action at the Bob Sechrest Jr Christmas Tournament at Park Hills Central. <br />  South Iron defeated Festus 76-66 to win its third consecutive tournament championship. Host Park Hills Central defeated rival North County for third place while Hillsboro defeated Steelville in the fifth place game.<br /> <br /> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/Drenin-Dinkins-II.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1091898" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/11/Drenin-Dinkins-II-300x196.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="196" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984510" first="Drenin" last="Dinkins"] 6’0 South Iron: The Southwest Baptist recruit capped off his final Park Hills Tournament career with a 27-point effort to lead the Panthers to the championship against Festus. Double-D is a plus shooter from 3-point range, but when his long ball isn't working, he still has many other ways to get his points. His mid-range game was good and he can create off the dribble to get into the lane while also getting himself to the free throw line. He also scored 33 points in the semifinals against North County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/10/743D087B-19A0-4ABF-8757-266C67B05E28.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1309800" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/10/743D087B-19A0-4ABF-8757-266C67B05E28-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1160661" first="Jobe" last="Bryant"] 6’0 Park Hills Central: The 2024 point guard put on a show last night in the Rebels' victory over North County in the third-place game. He scored a game-high 27 points while dropping all kinds of exquisite dimes all over the gymnasium. He displayed his elite passing skills on several occasions as he passed his teammates open. He combines that with ability to get into the lane for buckets and offensive creativity off the dribble. He's one of the best young point guards in the state.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/51CF9004-4596-468B-A046-3B725F696143.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1357731" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/51CF9004-4596-468B-A046-3B725F696143-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1180546" first="DJ" last="Prater"] 6’2 South Iron: The 6'2" 2022 guard scored 24 points in the Panthers' victory over Festus in the championship game. His slashing ability was on full display as he sliced and diced his way into the lane for buckets while also getting out in transition, where he is especially dangerous. He is also a very good offensive rebounder with his athleticism and quick jump around the basket.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FD03A452-20B6-4C29-90DB-DD3982DB6535.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1357734" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FD03A452-20B6-4C29-90DB-DD3982DB6535-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>Arhmad Branch 6’0 Festus: The 2023 point guard scored a team-high 19 points in the championship game against South Iron. He has good length and athleticism and some slick handles when he is one the move. He can slice into the lane and create opportunities for his teammates with his passing skills. As a bonus, he was knocking down the 3-pointers as he hit three triples on the night.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/854287AD-8F63-4D48-A4A8-9C909AF551B7.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1357737" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/854287AD-8F63-4D48-A4A8-9C909AF551B7-300x280.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="280" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1315424" first="Kyle" last="Phipps"] 5’8 Hillsboro: The 2022 guard put on a show in the Hawks' victory over Steelville in the fifth-place game. He scored a game-high 32 points and he did it in an exciting style with his speed and quickness. His motor never stopped as he played at Full Tilt Boogie. He was breaking down defenders off the dribble and also pulling up from 3-point range.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>