Watch List: Class 3 Player of the Year Finalists

Earl Austin February 19, 2022 @ 06:57 PM

At the conclusion of the season, Prep Hoops Missouri will be selecting a Class 3 Player of the Year. There are a lot of talented candidates in Class 3, so admittedly it was hard to cut the list down. It could be a lot longer, but this is a good group right here     <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" 2022 guard has been on a tear throughout his senior season in leading the Bobcats to a No. 1 state ranking entering the postseason. He is averaging nearly 20 points a game.     Lawson Beem (Skyline): The talented 6’0 2022 guard has been a stellar performer for the past three seasons. He reached the 1,500-point plateau earlier this season and he has his sights set on making another strong postseason push.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/99BDE64A-EDA0-4E40-A58E-9A43E14659B1.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1218826" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/99BDE64A-EDA0-4E40-A58E-9A43E14659B1-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1070112" first="Rico" last="Coleman"] (Charleston): The athletic 6'3" wing player led the Bluejays to the SEMO Conference championship. He is averaging 15.9 points, six rebounds and three steals a game.   Matt Nelson (Kingston): The 6'6" 2022 forward has been a four-year standout at Kingston as a consistent scorer and rebounder. He is currently averaging about 20 points a game.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/D441E2FB-6480-43B8-AC3A-695C8AD48BBB.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1221268" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/D441E2FB-6480-43B8-AC3A-695C8AD48BBB-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Duece Roberts (St. Michael the Archangel): A 6’6 2022 standout who can excel anywhere on the court with his size, athleticism and versatile skill set.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/3E2793CA-C1D0-48FE-A100-3030C86881B2.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1218498" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/3E2793CA-C1D0-48FE-A100-3030C86881B2-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1161292" first="AK" last="Rael"] (Strafford): An excellent 6’4 2023 wing player who is effective anywhere on the court. He can hit 3-pointers, score inside and set up teammates with his passing.       <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FE4B7C86-DABD-49DC-92B1-DD94D1CABD66.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1365109" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FE4B7C86-DABD-49DC-92B1-DD94D1CABD66-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1180549" first="Mason" last="Rumsey"] (Higginsville): The 6'2" 2022 guard recently surpassed the 2,000-point plateau and became the school's career scoring leader. He has also led the Huskers to a 23-1 record.     <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> Josh Talton (Monroe City): The 6'0" 2022 guard is having another stellar season after leading the Panthers to the state finals last season. He is averaging 19 points, five rebounds and three assists a game.