Prep Hoops Missouri presents its 2022-23 All Freshmen Team. THE BIG SIX Eddie Smajic Eddie Smajic 6'5" | SF Vianney | 2026 State MO (Vianney): The 6’5″ wing player displayed a versatile and advanced offensive skill set during a very…
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THE BIG SIX

Eddie Smajic Eddie Smajic 6'5" | SF Vianney | 2026 State MO (Vianney): The 6’5″ wing player displayed a versatile and advanced offensive skill set during a very nice freshman campaign for the Golden Griffins. He averaged 15 points, five rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range.
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Marquel Murray Marquel Murray 6'3" | PG Cape Girardeau Central | 2026 State MO (Cape Girardeau Central): The 6’3″ point guard became a starting point guard for a very talented Tigers team that won the SEMO Conference championship and two in-season tournaments. He is an explosive performer who excelled on the offensive end with his dribble penetration and 3-point shooting.
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Ethan Brown
Ethan
Brown
6'3" | PG
Rolla | 2026
State
MO
(Rolla): The 6’3 guard stepped into the lineup and became an immediate impact player in multiple facets of the game. He could be counted on for close to 20 points a game in addition to his playmaking skills. He also made free throws at a 90 percent clip.
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Amare Witham
Amare
Witham
6'3" | PG
Glendale | 2026
State
MO
(Glendale): The 6’1″ guard was one of the top young bucket getters in the SWMO area. With his smooth handles and shooting stroke, he was able to create buckets at all three levels. He averaged nearly 20 points a game while shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range.
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Jaylen Edwards Jaylen Edwards 5'10" | PG Principia | 2026 State MO (Principia): The 5’10” point guard was one of the big catalyst of the rebirth of the Principia program that reached new heights this season. With his quickness and scoring ability, he averaged 16 points, three rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range in leading the Panthers to a berth in the Class 2 state championship game.
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Eli Herbert
Eli
Herbert
6'1" | PG
Grain Valley | 2026
State
MO
(Grain Valley): The talented 6’1″ guard was one of the top freshmen performers in the Kansas City area. He has a good feel for the game and a nice shooting stroke from the perimeter. He averaged 17 points a game while making a total of 78 3-pointers and shooting 92 percent from the free throw line.
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BEST OF THE REST
Ben Akoro
Ben
Akoro
6'5" | SF
Principia | 2026
State
MO
(Principia)
Brandon Clemons Brandon Clemons 6'1" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO (MICDS)
Brady Dapkus (Southern Boone)
Ashton Dismukes
Ashton
Dismukes
6'0" | PG
Kennett | 2026
State
MO
(Kennett)
Chris Ellis Chris Ellis 5'10" | PG St. Michael | 2026 State MO (St. Michael the Archangel)
Tyseandean Edwards Tyseandean Edwards 6'6" | SF Cape Girardeau Central | 2026 State MO (Cape Girardeau Central)
John Fleeman John Fleeman 6'10" | PF Kingsville | 2026 State MO (Kingsville)
Antonio Fowler Antonio Fowler 6'1" | SG Winnetonka | 2026 State MO (Winnetonka)
Mav Hawkins
Mav
Hawkins
6'2" | SG
Pembroke Hill | 2026
State
MO
(Pembroke Hill)
Kolby James
Kolby
James
SG
Willow Springs | 2026
State
MO
(Willow Springs)
Jackson Meyer (Glasgow)
Abraham Nayou Abraham Nayou 5'11" | PG Maplewood Richmond Heights | 2026 State MO (Maplewood)
Brody Owen
Brody
Owen
6'1" | PG
Marquette | 2026
State
MO
(Maryville)
Sheek Pearson
Sheek
Pearson
6'9" | PF
John Burroughs | 2026
State
MO
(John Burroughs)
Tristan Reed Tristan Reed 6'7" | PF John Burroughs | 2026 State MO (John Burroughs)
Will Salonies
Will
Salonies
5'11" | PG
Holt | 2026
State
MO
(Wentzville Holt)
Ethan Wunderlich (Eugene)