Class 4-6 State Quarterfinals Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top standouts from last Friday night's Class 4-6 state quarterfinals games from around the state. These players were instrumental in helping their respective teams to the Final Four, which will be held this weekend in Springfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1477189,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/F466D34A-1E57-4D66-A142-4FE72B44431F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/F466D34A-1E57-4D66-A142-4FE72B44431F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1477189" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steven Samuels (Jefferson City): The 6'0" 2023 guard scored a game-high 23 points to lead the Jays to a 60-56 overtime victory over Hillcrest in the Class 5 state quarterfinals in Bolivar. He is an impressive two-way guard who can score and also lock people down on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1303098,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/03A5D7E4-1947-4187-8CAF-95274749AB88.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/03A5D7E4-1947-4187-8CAF-95274749AB88.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1303098" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1269959' first='Trae' last='Oetting'] (Kickapoo): The 6'0" 2023 guard scored 19 points in the Chiefs 49-43 victory over Lee's Summit West in the Class 6 state quarterfinals in Bolivar. Oetting is an excellent floor leader and a capable scorer. He also has a propensity to hit big shots in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1490460,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/41D5FA14-A190-4F8C-B403-4795A8C6C0C3.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/41D5FA14-A190-4F8C-B403-4795A8C6C0C3.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1490460" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1071872' first='Devin' last='Conley'] (Pembroke Hill): The 6'2" 2023 guard had 20 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Raiders' 70-42 victory over Ruskin in the Class 5 state quarterfinal in Sedalia. He is an explosive point guard who can score and also set up teammates with his passing and playmaking skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1487675,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/1DB56FCA-194D-4E30-949C-8EFFDAADAB74.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/1DB56FCA-194D-4E30-949C-8EFFDAADAB74.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1487675" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1170197' first='Darin' last='Conley'] (Pembroke Hill): The 6'5" 2023 forward had 16 points and 14 rebounds in the Raiders victory over Ruskin in Sedalia. "Diesel" is a tireless worker inside who showed why he is one of the top rebounders in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1261940,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/C5B6F5FC-9E09-48DA-A3AA-CF37FA910E4E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/C5B6F5FC-9E09-48DA-A3AA-CF37FA910E4E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1261940" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160843' first='Caden' last='Casey'] (Park Hills Central): The 6'1" 2024 guard scored 14 points in the Rebels 56-52 victory over MICDS in the Class 4 state quarterfinals at Jefferson College in Hillsboro. Caden was money from the free throw line as he hit 10 of his 11 attempts, including four in a row in the closing seconds to seal the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1452069,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/05/Jack-Fessenden-Troy-Buchanan-2023.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/05/Jack-Fessenden-Troy-Buchanan-2023.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1452069" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161294' first='Jack' last='Fessenden'] (Troy): The 6'3" 2023 guard scored 17 points in the Trojans 74-62 victory over Chaminade in the Class 6 state quarterfinals at Lindenwood University. He is a sharpshooter who can also play solid defense on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1438088,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/7AA6ED7F-3CC8-4B99-BC83-CBFC3BAD75D0.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/7AA6ED7F-3CC8-4B99-BC83-CBFC3BAD75D0.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1438088" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1440685' first='Charlie' last='Nett'] (Troy): The 6'0" 2023 point guard scored a team-high 18 points in the Trojans' victory over Chaminade in the Class 6 state quarterfinals at Lindenwood University. Nett was also the hero of the Trojans victory over Francis Howell in the district championship game with a jumper as time expired in overtime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1463801,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/05/C3A7CA8E-E6DD-4A0A-BF52-4AD6229CF4C1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/05/C3A7CA8E-E6DD-4A0A-BF52-4AD6229CF4C1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1463801" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1273888' first='Nashawn' last='Davis'] (Cardinal Ritter): The versatile 6'4" 2024 wing had a team-high 16 points in the Lions' 62-45 victory over Sikeston in the Class 5 state quarterfinals at Jefferson College in Hillsboro. He is a matchup problem with his ability to score inside or make a play on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->