Mr. Basketball 2023 Watch List
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Prep Hoops Missouri will be announcing its annual Mr. Basketball award winner at the end of the season. This award annually goes out to the top senior in the state of Missouri. Here is a Watch List of Class of…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri will be announcing its annual Mr. Basketball award winner at the end of the season. This award annually goes out to the top senior in the state of Missouri. Here is a Watch List of Class of 2023 players up for consideration this season.
The list of 25 names is in alphabetical order and it consist of players from all regions of the state and from Classes 1 to 6
Winston Allen Winston Allen 6'5" | SF Oak Park | 2023 State MO (Oak Park): The 6’6″ forward with the high motor is averaging 16 points and eight rebounds a game in leading the Northmen to a 22-1 record.
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Ahlante Askew Ahlante Askew 6'1" | PG Republic | 2023 State MO (Republic): The 6’2 point guard is an outstanding two-way performer who had led the Tigers to a x21-3 record.
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Jay Ball Jay Ball 6'7" | PF Thomas Jefferson Independent | 2023 State MO (Thomas Jefferson): The 6’7″ forward is one of the most dominant small-school players in the state. He is a force in the lane at about 240 pounds. He is averaging 25 points and 15 rebounds a game to lead the Cavaliers.
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Marqueas Bell Marqueas Bell 6'2" | SG Park Hill | 2023 State MO (Park Hill): The 6’3″ SEMO recruit is one of the top offensive players in the Kansas City area. He is currently 20 points and four rebounds a game.
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Camden Bennett
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6'3" | SG
St. Joe Lafayette | 2023
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(St Joe Lafayette): The 6’3 Missouri Western recruit has enjoyed a big year in averaging 20 points a game.
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Brady Bowers Brady Bowers 6'1" | PG Rock Bridge | 2023 State MO (Rock Bridge): The 6’2 point guard is one of the most impressive perimeter shooters in the state. He led the Bruins to a 18 wins and a top seed in the upcoming district tournament
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Nate Brandt Nate Brandt 6'3" | SG Fatima | 2023 State MO (Fatima): The 6’3 Columbia College recruit is a dynamic scorer who’s led the Comets to a 19-4 record.
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Rico Coleman Rico Coleman 6'4" | SG Charleston | 2023 State MO (Charleston): The 6’5 forward has been a high flyer for the Bluejays since his freshman season. He scores, rebounds, blocks shots and excels for the No. 1 ranked team in Class 3
Kael Combs Kael Combs 6'4" | SG Nixa | 2023 State MO (Nixa): The 6’4″ guard has enjoyed a tremendous senior season in leading the Eagles to 23-1 record. He is a tremendous scorer who has also played the role of facilitator this season.
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Devin Conley Devin Conley 6'1" | PG Pembroke Hill | 2023 State MO (Pembroke Hill): The 6’2 guard is averaging 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals in leading the Raiders in a top seed in the upcoming district tournament
Cahmai Crosby Cahmai Crosby 6'3" | SG Park Hill South | 2023 State MO (Park Hill South): The talented 6’3 guard had a big year as his team retooled. He’s averaging 17 points, six rebounds and three assists a game.
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Nilivan Daniels Nilivan Daniels 6'3" | SG Chaminade | 2023 State MO (Chaminade): The 6’3 guard stepped up to have a big season for the 18-8 Red Devils. He’s averaging 19.3 points and seven rebounds while shooting 54 percent from the field and 48 percent from 3-point range.
Kennard Davis Kennard Davis 6'5" | PG Vashon | 2023 MO Jr. (Vashon): The 6’6″ Southern Illinois recruit is averaging 14 points and six rebounds a game in leading the Wolverines, who are seeking a third consecutive Class 4 state championship.
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Justin Duff Justin Duff 6'2" | SG Desmet | 2023 State MO (DeSmet): The 6’4″ shooting guard is averaging 18 points a game while shooting 44 percent from 3-point range in leading the Spartans to a share of the Metro Catholic Conference title.
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Tom Emerick (Mansfield): The 6’5 forward has been one of the top players in the SWMO area in leading his team to a 25-1 regular season record.
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Kyan Evans Kyan Evans 6'2" | PG Staley | 2023 State MO (Staley): The 6’2″ Colorado State recruit is one of the top point guards in the state. He is averaging 12.5 points, 5.8 assists and two steals for the 22-2 Falcons, who are currently ranked No. 1 in Class 6.
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Jack Fessenden Jack Fessenden 6'2" | SG Troy Buchanan | 2023 State MO (Troy): The 6’2″ guard has enjoyed an impressive season in leading the Trojans to a 20-5 record and a conference championship. He is averaging 15 points a game while shooting 39 percent from 3-point rangel
Kayden Fish Kayden Fish 6'7" | PF Staley | 2023 State #181 Nation MO (Staley): The 6’6″ Iowa State recruit has been an inside force for the top-ranked team in Class 6. The Big Fish is currently averaging 13 points and five rebounds a game.
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Jack Gogue Jack Gogue 6'8" | PF Richmond | 2023 State MO (Richmond): The 6’8″ 270-pound New Mexico State football recruit has been a force on the basketball court this season, averaging 24 points and 11 rebounds a game in leading the Spartans to a 19-4 record.
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Matt Haefner Matt Haefner 6'7" | SF Lafayette | 2023 State MO (Lafayette): The 6’7″ Truman State recruit is averaging 20 points and six rebounds a game while shooting 41 percent from 3-point range. He led the Lancers to the championship of the Coaches vs. Cancer Christmas Tournament.
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Christian Hughes Christian Hughes 6'2" | CG Kirkwood | 2023 State MO (Kirkwood): A 6’2″ UALR recruit, Hughes is averaging 14 points and four rebounds a game for the 20-2 Pioneers, who have won two in-season tournament titles.
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Langden Kitchen Langden Kitchen 6'6" | PF Westran | 2023 State MO (Westran): The 6’7 250-pound Northwest Missouri football recruit is averaging 22 points and 15 rebounds a game.
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Javaris Moye Javaris Moye 6'4" | SG Kirkwood | 2023 State MO (Kirkwood): The 6’4″ guard is a talented two-way performer who is averaging 13 points, four rebounds and three steals a game for the 20-2 Pioneers.
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Kyle Pock Kyle Pock 6'7" | SF Bolivar | 2023 State #286 Nation MO (Bolivar): The 6’7 Northern Iowa recruit is wrapping up a brilliant four-year varsity career with another banner season.
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Brayden Shorter Brayden Shorter 6'5" | SF Springfield Kickapoo | 2023 State MO (Kickapoo): The 6’6″ Washburn recruit is one of the top perimeter shooters in the state from his forward position. He leads the Chiefs in scoring this season.
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Cade Sutton Cade Sutton 6'5" | SF Bunker | 2023 State MO (Bunker): The 6’4″ forward is one of the top Class 1 players in the state. He is the school’s career scoring leader with 2,219 points. He had a 50-point performance last week.
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Max Templeman Max Templeman 5'10" | PG Carthage | 2023 MO (Carthage): The 5’9 dynamo enjoyed an impressive season as one of the top players in the COC. He averaged 24 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in league play
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Cameron Williams Cameron Williams 6'8" | PF Cape Girardeau Central | 2023 State MO (Cape Girardeau Central): The 6’8″ forward has been a force in leading the Tigers to the championship of the SEMO Conference. He is averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds a game.
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Kobi Williams Kobi Williams 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2023 State MO (Westminster): The 6’4″ Truman State recruit has been a do-it-all performer for the 17-7 Wildcats. He is averaging 24.6 points and six rebounds a game while shooting 41 percent from 3-point range.