O’Fallon Shootout: Missouri and Indiana Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The O'Fallon Shootout is one of the top events of the year in Midwest.&nbsp; Here we breakdown the top prospects from Missouri and Indiana over the weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1070086' first='B.J.' last='Ward'] (Chaminade, MO – 2023 – SEMO)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ward was the go to man for Chaminade against O'Fallon.&nbsp; When they needed a bucket he got it.&nbsp; Strong frame that loves to attack downhill getting to the hoop with force.&nbsp; Can push in transition going coast to coast.&nbsp; Finishes well through contact.&nbsp; Underrated as a shooter as he is much improved knocking down shots from distance.&nbsp; Good passer that makes those around him better putting the ball in position for them to do damage.&nbsp; The SEMO signee had 20 points (8-15 FG) (3-4 3 PT) and 5 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1362685' first='Kennard' last='Davis'] (Vashon, MO – 2023 – Southern Illinois)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SIU commit is one of the more underrated prospects from a national perspective we have seen this year.&nbsp; He has so much versatility as a combo forward who can make plays inside and out.&nbsp; Slashes with force on straight line takes and gets out in transition.&nbsp; Can finish with either hand at the rim.&nbsp; Has a solid jumper including a three and step back two.&nbsp; Plays above the rim.&nbsp; Good defender and rebounder.&nbsp; He had 17 points (7-10 FG) and 10 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1264291' first='Cameron' last='Stovall'] (Vashon, MO – 2023)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stovall turned it up a notch in the second half as the key x-factor in their win against Simeon.&nbsp; The combo forward made 15 foot jumpers, took it off the bounce from mid-range, hit a three, and was excellent defensively.&nbsp; Stovall had 13 points (3-5 FG) (1-1 3 PT) (6-7 3 FT).&nbsp; D2 schools should get involved here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1424408' first='Dierre' last='Hill'] (Vashon, MO – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill is a high level football prospect that brings that mentality to the hardwood.&nbsp; Tough and physical point guard that can defend, hits open shots from three, and rebounds well.&nbsp; Hill had 15 points (6-10 FG) (2-3 3 PT), 4 rebounds, and 2 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='868219' first='Xavier' last='Booker'] (Cathedral, IN – 2023 – Michigan State)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Booker lived up to his status as a McDonald's All-American and top 5 prospect nationally against Joliet West.&nbsp; He was a force throwing down several explosive slams, seals for buckets in the high/low game, and was dominant on both ends.&nbsp; His most impressive play was grabbing a defensive rebound, going coast to coast, and throwing it down.&nbsp; Rebounded at a very high level and didn't settle for jumpers like we had seen in the past.&nbsp; He had 20 points (9-18 FG) (1-2 3 PT) and 18 rebounds!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='868252' first='Jaron' last='Tibbs'] (Cathedral, IN – 2023 – Purdue football)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tibbs is headed to Purdue for football, but without their other star perimeter player Tibbs stepped up in this one for 22 points (9-17 FG) (2-5 3 PT), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.&nbsp; Broad shouldered wing that finishes with athleticism at the rim and scored well in transition.&nbsp; High flyer that if he would be purely focused on hoops would be a for sure D1 recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->