Midwest Showcase: Missouri Team No. 7 Evals

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the members of Missouri Team No. 7 from the Division I Midwest Showcase, which was held at Staley High in Kansas City.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A2090432-C738-4B5C-8F1E-88740C0D10E0.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1476371" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A2090432-C738-4B5C-8F1E-88740C0D10E0-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1161279" first="Kayden" last="Fish"] (Staley): The Big Fish was very productive all weekend as he controlled things in the paint with his strength and athleticism. What was impressive about the 6’6 2023 power forward is the emergence of his perimeter shooter. He’s capable of hitting the 3-pointer off the catch and he also has a nice touch from 15 feet.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/4440398D-A9BE-413A-92D6-58F11C69CF08.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1336157" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/4440398D-A9BE-413A-92D6-58F11C69CF08-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="981142" first="Jayden" last="Nicholson"] (Vashon): The sturdy 6’5 2023 wing did a nice job muscling his way to the basket on tough drives. The lefty was also pulling up to hit mid range jumpers and knocking down Corner 2-pointers off the catch. He is also a good passer and decision maker with the ball.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A19FE0B4-0463-4E6E-892E-56CBDCCF8553.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1488290" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/A19FE0B4-0463-4E6E-892E-56CBDCCF8553-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1161283" first="Arhmad" last="Branch"] (Festus): The talented 6’0 2023 point guard played with tremendous energy throughout the camp. He is physically bigger and he was making explosive plays, which included an electrifying dunk on a defender’s head off a baseline drive. He was always around the ball making plays at both ends.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/286F7BDB-F013-41EA-BE7A-487FD2B256AB.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1488300" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/286F7BDB-F013-41EA-BE7A-487FD2B256AB-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>Aaron Walker Jr. (SLUH): The speedy 5’8 2023 point guard was one of the best on ball defenders at the event. He was picking up opposing ball handlers in the backcourt and tracking them the full court. He also picked his share of pockets. He also displayed toughness as he battled bigger guards who tried to post him up. He took advantage of his end to end speed in the open court.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/26BEF768-6EC1-4BF5-A6FD-C74656FB29F8.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1495834" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/26BEF768-6EC1-4BF5-A6FD-C74656FB29F8-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1419869" first="Corbin" last="Allen"] (Oak Park): The 6’4 2025 guard was tough to keep out of the lane when he was on the attack. He had a variety of moves, which included a nice spin dribble, to get tough buckets on the drive. He has the playmaking skills of a point guard, but he is also an outstanding rebounder from the guard position.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/08E8D88D-8F03-42B9-B2C8-33393A3F0354.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1495817" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/08E8D88D-8F03-42B9-B2C8-33393A3F0354-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1419871" first="Xavier" last="Wilson"] (Staley): A versatile 6’6 2025 wing player who used his size and length to impact the game in a variety of ways. He’s a good rebounder who could just take it off the boards and lead the fast break. He could also block shots and get deflections and steals. He also had a nice 15 foot jumper off the dribble.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/653E9129-EF71-465F-AA81-26328E4F8774.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1278322" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/653E9129-EF71-465F-AA81-26328E4F8774-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1427996" first="Aidan" last="Burns"] (Thayer): The 6’3 2024 guard got on a good offensive roll in the game that I watched him. He was aggressive in attacking the basketball with the athleticism to finish strong or throw down a dunk. He worked well off the ball and read defenses well to get open. He could also hit the open 3-pointer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>