Special Award Winners

As we put a bow on an exciting 2022-23 season, Prep Hoops Missouri presents its Special Postseason Awards.

CLASS 1

Player of the Year: Jay Ball Jay Ball 6'7" | PF Thomas Jefferson Independent | 2023 State MO (Thomas Jefferson), Martez Burse Martez Burse 6'0" | PG South Iron | 2023 State MO (South Iron)

Freshman of the Year: John Fleeman John Fleeman 6'10" | PF Kingsville | 2026 State MO (Kingsville), Jackson Meyer Jackson Meyer 6'3" | SG Glasgow | 2026 State MO (Glasgow)

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CLASS 2

Player of the Year: Isaia Howard Isaia Howard 6'5" | SG Plattsburg | 2024 State MO (Plattsburg)

Freshman of the Year: Jaylen Edwards Jaylen Edwards 5'10" | PG Principia | 2026 State MO (Principia)

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CLASS 3

Player of the Year: Jadis Jones Jadis Jones 6'5" | SF New Madrid Central | 2024 State #268 Nation MO (New Madrid Central)

Freshman of the Year: Abraham Nayou Abraham Nayou 6'0" | PG Maplewood Richmond Heights | 2026 State MO (Maplewood)

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CLASS 4

Player of the Year: Kennard Davis Kennard Davis 6'5" | PG Vashon | 2023 MO , Jr. (Vashon)

Freshman of the Year: Brandon Clemons Brandon Clemons 6'1" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO (MICDS)

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CLASS 5

Player of the Year: Kobi Williams Kobi Williams 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2023 State MO (Westminster Christian) and Cameron Williams Cameron Williams 6'8" | PF Cape Girardeau Central | 2023 State MO (Cape Girardeau Central)

Freshman of the Year: Eddie Smajic Eddie Smajic 6'5" | SF Vianney | 2026 State MO (Vianney)

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CLASS 6

Player of the Year: Kyan Evans Kyan Evans 6'2" | PG Staley | 2023 State MO (Staley), Kael Combs Kael Combs 6'4" | SG Nixa | 2023 State MO (Nixa)

Freshman of the Year: Eli Herbert Eli Herbert 6'3" | PG Grain Valley | 2026 State MO (Grain Valley)