AAA Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews with a look at the Archdiocesan Athletic Association. The conference is divided into two divisions and we will include players from both divisions in this preview. There were three AAA schools that advanced to the Final Four of their respective state tournaments. Father Tolton finished second in Class 4, Cardinal Ritter was third in Class 5 and Duchesne was fourth in Class 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>THE STARTING FIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070096' first='Evens' last='Appolon'] (Father Tolton): The 6'9" 2023 power forward is an imposing figure in the low post at both ends of the floor. As a junior, he averaged six points and five rebounds while also blocking nearly two shots a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160837' first='Adam' last='Rickman'] (Borgia): A 6'6" 2024 forward with a versatile skill set to play inside and on the perimeter. As a sophomore, 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 52 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1427981' first='Clayton' last='Jackson'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'2" 2024 point guard who is ready to take on a greater offensive load after helping the Lions to a Final Four berth with his floor leadership. He has good strength and ability to score at all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1443778' first='Ethan' last='Kissell'] (Duchesne): The 6'2" 2023 guard led the Pioneers to a surprise run to the Final Four of the Class 3 state tournament. As a junior, he averaged 14.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070088' first='Izaak' last='Porter'] (Father Tolton): The 6'4" perimeter player is a big shooting guard with extended range from 3-point distance. He also has good size and playmaking skills to go along with her shooting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BEST OF THE REST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161321' first='Grant' last='Schroeder'] (Borgia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sam Dunard (Borgia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1443780' first='Cam' last='Lee'] (Duchesne)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1620801' first='Trevor' last='North'] (St. Dominic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Demetris Phillips (Lutheran-St. Charles)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josh Baker-Mays (Duchesne)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amorion Oliphant (Duchesne)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1211416' first='Brady' last='Connor'] (Lutheran-St. Charles)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jalen Davis (DuBourg)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>C.J. Holloway (Lutheran-St. Charles)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160819' first='Javar' last='Galbreath'] (Father Tolton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1427988' first='Quenton' last='Parker'] (Cardinal Ritter)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mehki Barringer (Cardinal Ritter)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zamier Collins (St. Mary's)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1571717' first='Ryan' last='Atkins'] (Cardinal Ritter)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1430535' first='Brayden' last='Gardner'] (St. Dominic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ray Butler (St. Dominic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1579191' first='Quintrell' last='Leonard'] (St. Mary's)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1422771' first='Exavier' last='Wilson'] (Father Tolton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1422723' first='Zyree' last='Collins'] (St. Mary's)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oscar Patterson (Cardinal Ritter)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->