Hoops and Beyond Showcase: The Teams

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the teams that were in action at the Hoops and Beyond Showcase at Webster Groves High.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/19DE822A-FE2A-424F-83B7-1BBDDE348669.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1476732" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/19DE822A-FE2A-424F-83B7-1BBDDE348669-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> Staley: The tournament champion Falcons were clearly one cut above the field with their overall talent and depth. They have one of state’s top point guards in 6’1" 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1070094" first="Kyan" last="Evans"] and a very capable partner in 6’1" 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1286455" first="Jared" last="Lee"]. Up front, Staley features plenty of size and talent in 6’6" 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1161279" first="Kayden" last="Fish"], 6’8" Cameron Manyamu and 6’6" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id="1419871" first="Xavier" last="Wilson"]. A pair of talented wing on hand are 6’4" 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1070101" first="Larry" last="Parker III"] and 6’2" 2024 Ken’Veon Stone.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/B1D5E427-2703-47D0-9F28-292481F431BE.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1477186" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/B1D5E427-2703-47D0-9F28-292481F431BE-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>Charleston: The Class 3 state champion Bluejays have all of their pieces in place for another great season in 2023. The top scorer is 6’1" 2025 PJ Farmer, who was getting major buckets throughout the weekend. The 2023 duo of 6’3" [player_tooltip player_id="1070112" first="Rico" last="Coleman"] and 6’1" [player_tooltip player_id="1282341" first="Trey" last="Stanback"] are veteran talents while 6’1" 2024 Koterrion Owens really excels inside. Almareion Williams is another solid guard who can handle the ball and shoot.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/19BDE888-D460-4EF6-B7DA-70F60DBD2C10.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1467831" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/19BDE888-D460-4EF6-B7DA-70F60DBD2C10-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> CBC: The Cadets will be doing some retooling after winning the Class 6 state championship. They have two very nice pieces to build around in 6’2" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1164069" first="Anthony" last="Gause"] and 6’4" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1262562" first="Nassir" last="Binion"]. Both are poised for breakout campaigns as they are enjoying big summers so far. 6’4" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id="1422817" first="Terron" last="Garrett"] also displayed a lot of potential over the weekend.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/Iziah-Purvey-Webster-Groves-2024.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1452068" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/Iziah-Purvey-Webster-Groves-2024-300x214.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="214" /></a><br /> Webster Groves: The Class 5 state champions will put another talented unit on the court again. [player_tooltip player_id="1259025" first="Iziah" last="Purvey"], the versatile 6’4" 2024 forward, provided buckets from everywhere all weekend. 6’1" 2023 point guard [player_tooltip player_id="1269936" first="CJ" last="Lang"] is an all-purpose floor leader who will lead the team while 2023 guards [player_tooltip player_id="1440700" first="Jalen" last="Purvey"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1440701" first="Rodney" last="Trevino"] Jr. displayed some offensive chops.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/F466D34A-1E57-4D66-A142-4FE72B44431F.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1477189" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/F466D34A-1E57-4D66-A142-4FE72B44431F-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> Jefferson City: The Jays’ future looks bright with their young and talented nucleus. They are led by 5’10" 2023 guard [player_tooltip player_id="1440456" first="Steve" last="Samuels"], who is a very good two-way performer. There is plenty of talent in the backcourt with 5’11" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id="1422771" first="Exavier" last="Wilson"], 5’9" 2025 Judah Harris and 6’1" 2026 Rowen Buffington in the mix. 6’2" 2023 Tripp Maassen can shoot it from deep. Inside, the Jays feature 6’3" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id="1424921" first="Jordan" last="Martin"], 6’5" 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1269951" first="Cole" last="Heller"] and 6’8" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1160827" first="Nelson" last="Shinkle"], a transfer from Knox County.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/271CCD83-B3D0-4A6C-BAFB-9B30A2C7CFFC.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1477196" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/271CCD83-B3D0-4A6C-BAFB-9B30A2C7CFFC-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> McCluer North: The Stars were the surprise team of the weekend as they won the championship in the Beyond Division. The Stars were small, but they are quick and played with a lot of grit on the defensive end. They were led by 5’8" 2023 point guard Simon Johnson and 6’2" 2023 forward Rah’Shod Burns. They have a future standout on the horizon in 6’0" 2025 guard Harrison Bailey-Howard, who is a potent scorer and playmaker.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/75CB8E76-BCCB-49B0-B28F-334DE5A82163.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1448872" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/75CB8E76-BCCB-49B0-B28F-334DE5A82163-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> Miller Career Academy: The Phoenix played competitive basketball all weekend against the tough competition. 6’0" 2023 guard [player_tooltip player_id="1440457" first="Charles" last="Nelson"] is a three-level scorer who was one of the best guards in the event. A pair of versatile swingmen who I also liked were 6’3" 2023 Nehemiah Reedus and 6’4" 2024 Antoine Franklin. 6’2" 2023 guard Mario Slaughter is a solid all-purpose performer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/E3E839E4-6C9E-4D17-A7A4-CC7A45B51A0E.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1477214" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/E3E839E4-6C9E-4D17-A7A4-CC7A45B51A0E-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> Hickman: The Kewpies feature several young players who are back from last year’s CMAC championship team. They have a nice point guard is 5’11" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1427985" first="Isaiah" last="Bonaparte"] and a strong anchor inside in 6’5" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id="1419872" first="Brock" last="Camp"]. Jimmy Townsend, [player_tooltip player_id="1431929" first="Langston" last="Stroupe"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1431930" first="Rodney" last="McNeil"] are talented 2023 guards.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/E69B8886-2918-4836-9967-1621F0BD0669.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1477203" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/E69B8886-2918-4836-9967-1621F0BD0669-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> John Burroughs: The Bombers have a good blend of experience and talented youngsters. Versatile 6’5 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1283992" first="Trevor" last="Reed"] had a big weekend as did 6’0 2023 Will Chapman. 2024 standout [player_tooltip player_id="1160822" first="Ramzi" last="Salem"] did not play, but we saw some talented youngsters in 6’7 2025 Sheek Pearson, 6’4 2025 DJ Johnson and 6’7 2026 Tristan Reed.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A38E7312-1E87-42F6-A7B0-A7CD095CAF4D.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1477206" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A38E7312-1E87-42F6-A7B0-A7CD095CAF4D-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>MICDS: The Rams have an experienced pair of guards in 6’2 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1161296" first="Marcus" last="Coleman"] and 5’10” 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1269598" first="Jayden" last="Banks"]. They will keep things going as more players develop. 6’3" 2023 wing Brin is a good perimeter shooter, 6’3" 2024 Max Schwartz is a solid inside player and 6’7 2023 George Pronger can also stretch the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> [caption id="attachment_1339218" align="alignnone" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/1B62D3DC-23CD-4C46-9A60-4A4BACD5904C.jpeg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1339218" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/12/1B62D3DC-23CD-4C46-9A60-4A4BACD5904C-300x214.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="214" /></a> Photo: Nate Latsch Prep Hoops[/caption] <p><br /> Father Tolton: The Trailblazers were missing a few key players, but they still fielded a talented group, led by excellent 6’3" 2025 point guard [player_tooltip player_id="1419857" first="Aaron" last="Rowe"] and 6’9" 2023 post player [player_tooltip player_id="1070096" first="Evens" last="Appolon"]. Rowe has smooth handles and a nice mid-range game while Appolon was a force in the paint all weekend. 6’5" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1160819" first="Javar" last="Galbreath"] is a transfer from Fulton who will help the inside game while 6’4" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id="1425357" first="Blake" last="Pingeton"] can hit the 3-pointer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/DC90FB99-B593-4FCF-A978-A8C8EA9E7C41.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1477210" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/DC90FB99-B593-4FCF-A978-A8C8EA9E7C41-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> St. Mary’s: The Dragons have a small team with plenty of quickness and good guard play. They featured 5’10" 2025 point guard [player_tooltip player_id="1422723" first="Zyree" last="Collins"] and 5’11" 2024 guard Zamier Collins. Zyree is a smooth point guard who can score while Zamier is a thick-bodied combo guard who was getting buckets on Sunday.</p>