Mr. Basketball Watch List

At the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, Prep Hoops Missouri will be selecting the Mr. Basketball Award for the top Class of 2022 player in the state. We have put together a Mr. Basketball Watch List with the Top 20+ candidates for the award. Players are represented in all six classes and from different regions of the state. They are listed in alphabetical order.     <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"] (Thayer): The 6’0 guard has been tremendous in leading top-ranked Thayer to a 19-1 record and a couple of tournament championships. Red Buckets is averaging 19.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 54 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/8D1D8F1E-AFDF-489D-87B5-44A201A7AB97.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1220167" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/8D1D8F1E-AFDF-489D-87B5-44A201A7AB97-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1045830" first="Alex" last="Benassi"] (Lee’s Summit): The 6’3" point guard has led the Tigers to a 17-1 record. He is averaging 14.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.3 steals while shooting 44 percent from 3-point range.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/2739681B-B4F3-4F07-B240-397887C66C59.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1202469" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/2739681B-B4F3-4F07-B240-397887C66C59-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="984509" first="Brandon" last="Mitchell-Day"] (MICDS): The versatile 6’8" forward has led the Rams to a 17-3 record and two tournament titles. He is averaging 16.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and three blocks per game while shooting 57 percent from the field.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/BD696024-AA48-4A7F-8C21-C488ED68B93E.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1362109" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/BD696024-AA48-4A7F-8C21-C488ED68B93E-300x213.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="213" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1181874" first="Garrett" last="Davault"] (Norwood): The 6’2" guard has led the Pirates to an 18-1 record, which included an upset victory over Class 5 Webb City this week. He has been averaging well over 20 points throughout his career and has also surpassed the 2,000-point plateau.     <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> [player_tooltip player_id="984510" first="Drenin" last="Dinkins"] (South Iron): The 6’0" guard is currently averaging 28 points, eight rebounds and four assists a game for the defending Class 1 state champions. He is also shooting 55 percent from the field and 45 percent from 3-point range.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/35905FDE-BD4C-481F-A1E3-8934C56A0AB2.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1383530" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/35905FDE-BD4C-481F-A1E3-8934C56A0AB2-259x300.jpeg" alt="" width="259" height="300" /></a> Ikenna Ezeogu (Blue Springs): The 6’6" Iowa State football recruit is also one of the top basketball players in the state. He has bee a force inside this season as he averages 21.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals in leading the Wildcats to a 15-3 record.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/E146A0AC-570E-47F9-AF12-5807281BEF1B.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1223338" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/E146A0AC-570E-47F9-AF12-5807281BEF1B-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="991577" first="Zach" last="Howell"] (Springfield Catholic): The 6’5" sharpshooter recently became Catholic’s All-Time leading scorer. Through 22 games, he is averaging 23.7 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range.       <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/37092963-F20C-45E0-8465-F3022C3D3D65.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1222281" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/37092963-F20C-45E0-8465-F3022C3D3D65-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="984506" first="Nick" last="Kramer"] (SLUH): The 6’4" Saint Louis U. recruit has led the Jr. Bills to a 15-4 record while averaging 20 points and five rebounds a game while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/9BE3B522-3092-4D0C-B231-2F2C974B1E73.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1221243" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/9BE3B522-3092-4D0C-B231-2F2C974B1E73-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="985421" first="Casen" last="Lawrence"] (Westminster): The slick 5’10 point guard is one of the perimeter shooters in the state. He is averaging 14 points a game while shooting 44 percent from long distance with 79 made triples. He’s led the Wildcats to a 19-1 record.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/8139213B-0EB6-4ED0-8030-768C5E3C77DC.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1211679" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/8139213B-0EB6-4ED0-8030-768C5E3C77DC-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="984516" first="Robert" last="Lewis"] (Cardinal Ritter): The 6’8" forward has enjoyed a breakout senior season for the Lions as he averages 21.9 points, 9.7 rebounds and two blocks while shooting 41 percent from 3-point range.     [caption id="attachment_1335540" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/D7326BDC-DC00-4EA3-AD03-4AD4BA055ECC.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1335540" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/D7326BDC-DC00-4EA3-AD03-4AD4BA055ECC-300x214.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="214" /></a> Photo: Nate Latsch CBC High School[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="984502" first="Rob" last="Martin"] (CBC): The 5’11" point guard has been excellent in leading the Cadets to a 13-5 record against a national schedule. He is currently averaging 19 points, 3.5 rebounds and five assists a game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/9A63AB3A-1845-44D7-A0AE-032BDDBCB8FA.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1212641" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/9A63AB3A-1845-44D7-A0AE-032BDDBCB8FA-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="984504" first="Luke" last="Northweather"] (Blair Oaks): The 6’10" forward has been a force in Mid-Mo in leading the Falcons to a current No. 2 ranking in Class 4. He is averaging 27 points, 10 rebounds, 3.6 assists and two blocks while shooting 70 percent from the field.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/3F563FD7-BEC9-48B6-9AD9-4707520F620D.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1224855" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/3F563FD7-BEC9-48B6-9AD9-4707520F620D-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="984951" first="Tony" last="Osburn"] (Mound City): The 6’2" Omaha recruit has been on fire throughout the season as he is currently averaging 34 points a game, along with 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.3 steals whole shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. He has more than 2,700 career points.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/E111A70B-6769-4408-83CE-0DE719731670.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1363166" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/E111A70B-6769-4408-83CE-0DE719731670-300x242.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="242" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="984500" first="Jevon" last="Porter"] (Father Tolton): The 6’11" Pepperdine recruit enjoyed an excellent all-around year in leading Tolton to a current No. 3 ranking in Class 4. He is currently averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds a game while blocking shots on defense and playing all five positions on the floor.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/1217379C-92C0-4F51-A303-6AFDF02C213C.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1212399" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/1217379C-92C0-4F51-A303-6AFDF02C213C-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="984957" first="Isaiah" last="Reams"] (Mexico): The 6’0 point guard has led the Bulldogs to an 18-0 record and Top Five ranking in the current Class 4 polls. He is averaging 18.2 points, four rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range.   [caption id="attachment_1033750" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Colin-Ruffin-III.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1033750" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/08/Colin-Ruffin-III-300x200.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Photo: Peter Spexarth Prep Hoops[/caption] Collin Ruffin (Nixa): The smooth 6’3" point guard has been the leader of the Eagles’ squad that is a Class 6 contender. He leads a balanced scoring attack with his ability penetrate and hit long 3-pointers. He is also a tremendous passer who is always setting up his teammates.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/D073870D-48FF-45C1-9D45-F172FAF61DD8.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1221258" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/D073870D-48FF-45C1-9D45-F172FAF61DD8-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1161814" first="Bennett" last="Stirtz"] (Liberty): The 6’4" point guard has led the Bluejays to an impressive 17-2 record. He is currently averaging 18.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.6 steals while shooting 43 percent from 3-point range.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Joshua-Talton-II.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1114358" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/01/Joshua-Talton-II-297x300.jpg" alt="" width="297" height="300" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="993528" first="Joshua" last="Talton"] (Monroe City): The 6’0 two-way guard is having another big season after leading the Panthers to the Class 3 state finals last year. He is averaging 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals for the 16-3 Panthers.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/4E068EF9-4064-400F-83B8-4F3DFE5BFCC8.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1203257" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/4E068EF9-4064-400F-83B8-4F3DFE5BFCC8-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="984512" first="Brian" last="Taylor"] (DeSmet): An athletic 6’4" point guard who is enjoying a big senior year for the Spartans. He is averaging 19 points, five rebounds and five assists a game while also playing stellar defense.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/1EFE9E06-5178-475F-A43B-A6FE4FAEAB41.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1219916" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/1EFE9E06-5178-475F-A43B-A6FE4FAEAB41-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="992317" first="Connor" last="Turnbull"] (Fort Zumwalt North): The 6’10" Butler recruit has been a force this year at both ends of the court. He is averaging 24.4 points, 12.9 rebounds and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 61 percent from the field and 41 percent from 3-point range.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Caleb-Walker-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1196705" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Caleb-Walker-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1182653" first="Caleb" last="Walker"] (Eugene): The 6’8" Air Force recruit has been dominant in leading the Eagles to a 20-2 record. He is currently averaging 24.1 points, 16.2 rebounds and two blocks a game.       <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/D7BF44F1-EB54-4009-B939-3938DD3B7BED.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1357833" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/D7BF44F1-EB54-4009-B939-3938DD3B7BED-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Trasean White (Confluence Prep): The 6’1" point guard has been one of the state’s biggest breakout performers this season. He is currently averaging 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds. 6.8 assists and 4.4 steals while shooting 50 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point range.