Mr. Inside-Mr. Outside (Part l)
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the some of the top combos around the state featuring a low post standout and a stellar perimeter performer. This is the first group. We’ll present another group next week. John Bol…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the some of the top combos around the state featuring a low post standout and a stellar perimeter performer. This is the first group. We’ll present another group next week.
John Bol John Bol 7'1" | C Overtime Elite (GA) | 2024 #52 Nation GA – Rob Martin Rob Martin 5'9" | PG CBC | 2022 State MO (CBC): The L’il Rob-Big John Show has the Cadets among the top contenders in Class 6. The 5’10” Martin leads the Cadets in scoring at 19 points a game while also delivering one big bucket after another in the clutch. Bol, a 7’2″ sophomore is one of the top shot blockers in the state. He has had four games where he has blocked at least 10 shots. He also averages 10 points and eight rebounds a game.
Caleb Walker Caleb Walker 6'8" | PF Eugene | 2022 State MO -Tyler Renn (Eugene): The 6’8″ Walker and the 5’11” Renn have been instrumental in leading the Eagles to a 22-3 record and No. 1 seed in the upcoming district tournament. Walker is averaging 24.2 points, 15.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks a game. Renn is averaging 19.8 points, three assists and two steals a game.
Luke Northweather Luke Northweather 6'9" | PF Blair Oaks | 2022 State MO – Quinn Kusgen Quinn Kusgen 6'1" | SG Blair Oaks | 2022 State MO (Blair Oaks): The Mid-Mo pair is seeking a third consecutive run to the Final Four. The 6’10” Northweather has been one of the most dominant players in the state at nearly 30 points and more than 10 rebounds a game. The 6’1″ Kusgen provides the firepower on the perimeter with his consistent 3-point shooting and ability to attack the basket.
Carlton Thomas- Larry Abbey Larry Abbey 5'9" | PG University City | 2022 State MO (University City): This 2022 duo has been doing an excellent job of carrying the a very young Lions team this season. The 6’5″ Thomas has been a consistent force inside as he averages 21 points and 11.6 rebounds a game. The 5’10” Abbey is a four-year starter at point guard. The slick ball handler is averaging 17.8 points, 5.4 assists and 2.2 steals a game.
Mason Deck Mason Deck 6'4" | PF Leopold | 2022 State MO -Jeremy Schaab (Leopold): This pair of 2022 standouts have reached the 1,000-point plateau in their careers this season while leading the Wildcats to a 17-6 record. The 6’4″ Deck is consistently a big factor in the low post while the 6’1″ Schaab is an excellent ball handler and top perimeter scoring threat.
Matt Nelson-Cody Yates (Kingston): The 6’6″ Nelson has been a standout for the past four seasons at Kingston. He has gotten plenty of support this season from Yates, a 6’0″ 2024 guard. Together, they have led the Cougars to a 17-6 season, which includes the first in-season tournament win ever. Both standouts have been scoring right around 20 points a game.