Metro League Preview
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Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews with a look at the Metro League. John Burroughs, MICDS and Westminster Christian have been fielding strong teams as of late while Principia is expected to make a big move after the hiring…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews with a look at the Metro League. John Burroughs, MICDS and Westminster Christian have been fielding strong teams as of late while Principia is expected to make a big move after the hiring of Hall of Fame coach Jay Blossom.
THE STARTING FIVE
Kobi Williams Kobi Williams 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2023 State MO (Westminster): The 6’4″ 2023 guard is a two-way standout who led the Wildcats to a 26-2 record and a conference championship. As a junior, he averaged 13.0 points, three rebounds and two assists a game while shooting 48 percent from the field.
Trevor Reed Trevor Reed 6'6" | PF John Burroughs | 2023 State MO (John Burroughs): A versatile 6’6″ 2023 forward who returns after leading the Bombers to a 17-8 record. As a junior, he averaged 11.8 points and 6.4 rebounds a game while shooting 59 percent from the field. He can also stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting.
Marcus Coleman Marcus Coleman 6'3" | PG Micds | 2023 State MO (MICDS): A 6’2″ 2023 guard who came on strong in helping lead the Rams to their first district championship in more than a decade. As a junior, he averaged 11.6 points and four rebounds while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.
Stephen Okoro Stephen Okoro 6'9" | PF Principia | 2023 State MO (Principia): A 6’9″ 220-pound 2023 forward who is expected to have a major impact in the newly revamped Principia program. He is a talented big with a high motor who can score inside and rebound at a high level.
Bryce Spiller Bryce Spiller 6'4" | SG Lutheran North | 2024 State MO (Lutheran North): A 6’4″ 2024 shooting guard who transferred over from Edwardsville, IL, Spiller averaged a team-high 11.5 points and three assists and made 51 3-pointers in the tough Southwestern Conference. He is primed to be one of the league’s leading scorers this season.
2023
Peyton Hunt Peyton Hunt 6'5" | PF Lutheran South | 2023 State MO (Lutheran South)
Gerard Grewe (Priory)
Jameer Cretter Jameer Cretter 5'8" | PG Lutheran North | 2023 MO (Lutheran North)
Davell Long (Lutheran North)
Max Lipe (Priory)
Cole Buscher (Lutheran South)
2024
Ramzi Salem Ramzi Salem 6'3" | CG John Burroughs | 2024 State MO (John Burroughs)
Jayden Banks Jayden Banks 5'10" | PG MICDS | 2024 State MO (MICDS)
Christian Gonzalez (Priory)
Mason Swartz Mason Swartz 6'4" | PF MICDS | 2024 State MO (MICDS)
2025
J.D. Robertson (Westminster)
2026
Tristan Reed (John Burroughs)
Sheek Pearson Sheek Pearson 6'9" | PF John Burroughs | 2026 State MO (John Burroughs)
Ben Akoro (Principia)
Brandon Clemons (MICDS)
Jaylen Edwards (Principia)
Keshon Mims (MICDS)
Jason Stokes Jason Stokes 6'3" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO (MICDS)
Ron Henry (Principia)