Jayhawk Jam Missouri New Name Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the New Names of frontcourt prospects from Missouri that we watched over the weekend at the Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1946731,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Eli-Stokes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Eli-Stokes.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1946731" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1889893' first='Eli' last='Stokes'] (Missouri 66ers 2025): The 6'8" 2025 forward is an emerging young big in the SWMO area. The big lefty did an excellent job of playing to his size at both ends of the court. I was very impressed with his rebounding as he consistently grabbed the ball at his highest point. When he grabbed an offensive board, he kept the ball high and finished well off the backboard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1946732,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Mason-Carroll.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Mason-Carroll.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1946732" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1439835' first='Mason' last='Carroll'] (Hardwood Elite 2025): A 6'5" 2025 forward from Timberland who had a very impressive showing over the weekend. He's long and very athletic and he plays with a lot of energy. He didn't mind going after blocks inside and getting on the offensive boards. He is a skilled finisher around the basket and he also stepped out and hit some 3-pointers. AS he continues to gain physical strength, he will become even more of a formidable player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1945707,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Andrew-Groos.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/Andrew-Groos.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1945707" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126292' first='Andrew' last='Groos'] (Mid Mo Elite 2025): The 6'4" 2025 forward from Osage was excellent during the weekend and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. He displayed a nice motor and the ability to excel around the basket with his combination of skill and athleticism. He made tough catches in traffic and could jump over defenders to score inside. He could also hit the short jumper off the drive with his soft touch. He was also excellent on the offensive boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CJ Erwin (Hardwood Elite 2024): A 6'5" 2024 forward from Hazelwood East who plays a blue collar style of basketball and was very effective at it. He's physically strong and he was very active around the basket. He is a tireless worker on the offensive boards and he did a nice job of getting out of his area in the pursuit for rebounds. He is the type of player who could produce very well without having a play run for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1946733,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/John-Renken.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/John-Renken.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1946733" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598839' first='John' last='Renken'] (Hardwood Elite 2024): A 6'5" 2024 forward from Lafayette who has a long and lanky frame, but he plays with a high motor at all times. He was very good when he was attacking the basket, either from the high post or the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->