More New Names (Class of 2024 Spring Standouts)

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some New Names of players from the Class of 2024 Who caught our eye during the spring grassroots season.</p> <p>Zac Aganovic (816 Hoops): A 6’5" forward from Liberty who is solidly built with an impressive skill set. He’s a matchup problem. He can score in the post with his good footwork, use of head fakes and a nice touch around the basket with both hands. He is just as effective on the perimeter with his ability to score on the drive and stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. He operates under control and excels at his own speed.</p> <p>Terrell Gaines (Yanders Law): A 5’8" point guard from Mt. View Liberty who is a serious bucket-getter. He has shooting range that extends well beyond the 3-point line. He has good handles and ball toughness to split double-teams and get into the lane and score on mid-range jumpers and floaters. He’s quick and he can change directions on the dime. He can also thread the needle and deliver some nifty passes through traffic to open teammates.</p> <p>Damon Stacker (KC Spurs): A long 6’3 lefty shooting guard from Park Hill South who plays the game in a smooth, efficient manner. He sets up his defenders up top then beats them with a quick burst to the basket for a runner or finger roll. If you back off him, he will knock down the 3-pointer.</p> <p>Cooper Scott (Missouri Hawks): A 5’9" guard from Rockhurst who has been an enjoying a very productive spring, especially when it comes to shooting the basketball. He has been shooting at a 45 percent clip from 3-point range throughout the spring season. </p> <p>Quintrell Leonard (Phenom-Brooks): A 6’2" wing guard from St. Mary’s who is a high-energy player at both ends of the floor. He is an effective slasher on offense with a quick first step. He can also hit the open 3-pointer. He is an active defender who is always husting and in position to make plays.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427510" first="Toby" last="Ford"] (PAC Basketball): A 6’3" shooting guard from Smithville who has a very impressive southpaw stroke from 3-point range. When he gets it going, he can string together a bunch of triples. He had nine of them in a game this month. His release it quick and he lets it go with full confidence. He is constantly moving and getting to the open spots on the floor. On defense, he has some quick hands that can pick a pocket or get a deflection.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1460962" first="Carter" last="Ashby"] (Arsenal Hoops): A 5’11" guard from Wentzville Liberty who can really fill it up from long distance. He has a quick release and excellent mechanics on his shot. He does a good job of moving without the ball and doing his work to be shot ready when he catches it.</p> <p>Brady Bishop (Kings Basketball): A 6’0" point guard from Rush Academy who plays a strong all-around floor game. He is an excellent passer and capable ball handler who will hit the open 3-pointer. He keeps the ball moving and the offensive flowing. He also rebounds well from the guard position while playing solid defense. He does a lot of the little things to help a team succeed.</p>