Under the Radar St. Louis Standouts
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of players from the St. Louis area who have been putting in work this season while operating under the radar. Amari Foluke (Metro): A 6’1″ 2023 shooting guard who has been…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of players from the St. Louis area who have been putting in work this season while operating under the radar.
Amari Foluke (Metro): A 6’1″ 2023 shooting guard who has been leading the St. Louis metro area for the past two seasons. He has a thin build, but he has a bundle of offensive moves along with the ability to score at all three levels. He’s very creative off the dribble and he can get his own shot. He is currently averaging 31 points a game along with 3.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals while shooting 48 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range.
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Chris Ketchum Chris Ketchum 6'3" | SG Saint Charles I | 2024 State MO (St. Charles): A 6’4″ 2024 wing who plays an impressive all-around game in leading the 18-4 Pirates. He is an excellent athlete with good size and a high basketball IQ. He spends much of the game as the team’s primary ball handler and facilitator. His passing skills are very good. He can also score inside on the drive or in the post. He is averaging 15.4 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 49 percent from the field with three assists and one block per game.
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Tommy Hennessy Tommy Hennessy 6'0" | SG Oakville | 2023 State MO (Oakville): The 6’0″ 2023 point guard is a solid all-around floor leader who can distribute the ball and play a good overall floor game. He gets the ball to his teammates where they are in a best position to operate. He has the school record for most assists. He organizes a team very well and he can get a bucket when he needs to. He is currently averaging 10.3 points, five assists and four rebounds a game while shooting 49 percent from the field.
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Brady Wolf Brady Wolf 6'0" | PG Orchard Farm | 2023 State MO (Orchard Farm): A 5’10” 2023 point guard who brings a solid all-around floor game along with his ability to score. He just became the school’s career-scoring leader with more than 1,500 points. He is averaging a team-high 17 points a game in leading the Eagles to a 15-7 record. He is a tough kid who can play off the ball with his movement or also make things happen off the dribble with his shooting and playmaking skills. He is headed to Central College (IA).
Sean Larose Sean Larose 5'11" | PG Affton | 2023 MO (Affton): A 5’10” 2023 point guard who can really get buckets. He has nice handles and a solid mid-range game and excellent range from 3-point territory. He is currently averaging 22 points and 3.7 assists a game while shooting 56 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range.
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Danny Thomas (Jennings): A 6’2″ 2023 shooting guard who is a dynamic scoring threat with the ability to get a bucket at all three levels. The skinny sniper has made 70 3-pointers this season as he can knock them down off the catch or create them off the dribble with a number of slick escape moves to himself open. He is constantly on the move when he doesn’t have the ball. He is averaging 24 points and four rebounds a game for the Warriors.
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Ian Thornton (Brentwood): A 6’1″ 2023 guard who has a solid body and a good feel for the game. He is a potent scorer, but he can also find open teammates with his ability to drive and kick it out to open shooters. He can also attack the basket with good strength. He is currently averaging 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and two steals a game while shooting 47 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3-point range.
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Max Lipe (Priory): A solid 2023 wing player who is a very effective slasher with his aggressive drives to the basket. He knows how to get into the seams of the defense and has an effective two-foot jump stop in the lane. He can also operate inside to score or get to the free throw line. He is averaging 16.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 steals while shooting 52 percent from the field.