Midwest Showcase Missouri Team Features First Wave
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the first group of teams from Missouri that we watched at last weekend’s Midwest Basketball Showcase, which was held at the HyVee Arena in Kansas City. Here’s a brief observation of key players…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the first group of teams from Missouri that we watched at last weekend’s Midwest Basketball Showcase, which was held at the HyVee Arena in Kansas City. Here’s a brief observation of key players of those teams, which are listed in alphabetical order.
BATTLE
The Spartans look to field another strong team after winning a district championship in Class 6 last season. Class of 2024 wing Tate McCubbin Tate McCubbin 6'7" | SF Battle | 2024 State MO was impressive with his perimeter shooting and athleticism. The 6’7″ McCubbin picked up an offer from South Dakota State after the event. The guard play was strong with quick 5’9″ 2025 Vernell Holt Jr. Vernell Holt Jr. 5'9" | PG Battle | 2025 State MO and athletic 6’2″ 2025 Ke’Yion Cross. Du’Shun Jackson is another 2025 guard who can slash. A new face to watch on the scene is 5’11” point guard Brandon Rooks Brandon Rooks 6'0" | PG Battle | 2027 State MO , who can handle the ball and hit the 3-point shot.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU CENTRAL: The Tigers will field one of the top units in the SEMO area once again. I was impressed with 6’3″ 2024 guard Jay Reynolds Jay Reynolds 6'3" | SG Cape Girardeau Central | 2024 State MO , who was knocking down shots from 3-point range with consistency. 2025 forward Tyseandre Edwards is a 6’6″ forward with excellent length and athleticism. He was very active at both ends of the court. A pair of guards who looked impressive were 6’2″ 2024 Tyson Williams Tyson Williams 6'2" | CG Cape Girardeau Central | 2024 State MO and 5’10” 2025 Matayo Williams. Central was without dynamic 6’3″ 2026 guard Marquel Murray Marquel Murray 6'3" | CG Cape Girardeau Central | 2026 State MO during the weekend.
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CARDINAL RITTER: The Class 5 state champions returned most of their nucleus for the upcoming season and they are deep and they play hard. Most impressive was 6’5″ 2024 forward Nashawn Davis Nashawn Davis 6'5" | SF Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO , who has the versatile skill set that makes him a matchup problem. Class of 2024 point guard Clayton Jackson Clayton Jackson 6'2" | PG Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO is a 6’2″ floor leader who can distribute the ball and hit big shots while 6’0″ 2024 Derrick Rivers Derrick Rivers 6'0" | SG Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO shot it well from 3-point range. An excellent prospect in the 2024 class is 6’5″ wing Quentin Parker, who can shoot it from distance and put it on the floor. He is also an explosive athlete. Mekhi Berringer is a rugged 6’5″ 2024 forward who brings toughness and versatility off the bench. He was playing with his usual big motor at both ends of the court.
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CHAMINADE
CHAMINADE
The Red Devils are a young and talented team that will be one of the top teams to watch in Class 6 next season. They look to be two-deep at every position, which is very impressive. They have two excellent point guards in 6’1″ 2026 Jonny Jordan Jonny Jordan 6'2" | PG Chaminade College Prep | 2026 MO and 5’10” 2025 Jacob Robinson Jacob Robinson 5'11" | PG Chaminade | 2025 State MO . Jordan is a smooth ball handler who can pass it and create offense from a number of spots. Robinson is a thick-bodied guard who can hit open perimeter shots and provide strong on-ball defensive pressure. 2025 Colin Keller is a 6’1″ guard who can shoot it from downtown. He’s had a strong summer season. The other wing guard is 6’2″ 2025 Collin Perry Collin Perry 6'0" | SG Chaminade | 2025 State MO , who sat out the weekend with an injury. Up front, 6’10” 2025 Ben Winker Ben Winker 6'11" | PF Chaminade | 2025 State MO is a solid young big who was finishing well in the paint. He is joined inside by 6’3″ 2024 forward My’Kel Rachel, who is a tenacious rebounder who played with a tremendous motor. He also has plenty of bounce. Another impressive young player is 6’6″ 2026 Jamison White, who hit five 3-pointers in a victory over Lee’s Summit West. His brother, 6’7″ 2026 forward Jahidi White Jr Jahidi White Jr 6'7" | PF Chaminade | 2026 State MO ., also sat out the weekend with an injury. He is a robust 240-pound power forward.
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DESMET
DESMET
The Spartans have a good collection of young perimeter talent with diverse skill sets. Owen Duff Owen Duff 6'1" | PG DeSmet | 2025 State MO is a 6’0″ 2025 point guard who was shooting it well from 3-point range. He hit a buzzer beater in one of the Spartans’ victories in the event. Riley Massey Riley Massey 6'3" | PG De Smet Jesuit | 2025 State MO is a 6’3″ 2025 guard who has good athleticism and a nice perimeter shot from 3-point range. He was also moving well without the basketball. Ian Thomas Ian Thomas 6'3" | SG DeSmet | 2026 State MO is a strong lefty 6’3″ 2026 point guard who has a very good feel for the game. He was passing the ball well and he can touch the paint on dribble penetration. Also impressive was 6’4″ 2026 wing Braden Butler Braden Butler 6'4" | SG DeSmet | 2026 State MO who has plenty of bounce and a nice pull up jumper.
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FATHER TOLTON
The Trailblazers featured one of the top young guards at the event in 2025 point guard Exavier Wilson Exavier Wilson 6'1" | PG Father Tolton | 2025 State #265 Nation MO , who averaged more than 20 points a game. He displayed his quick first step and explosive athleticism. If he wasn’t getting into the lane for layups, he was stopping and popping from the mid-range area as he elevated over defenders for buckets. I was also impressed with 6’6″ 2025 Blake Pingeton Blake Pingeton 6'6" | SF Father Tolton | 2025 State MO , who shot the ball well from 3-point range and rebounded the ball very well. MJ Adair is a 6’0″ 2024 point guard who was very effective at getting downhill on dribble penetration while 6’4″ 2025 Donovan Tolson, who used his 240 pounds effectively to play physical in the paint area. Father Tolton was without 6’5″ 2024 forward Javar Galbreath Javar Galbreath 6'5" | PF Father Tolton | 2024 State MO for the weekend.
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FORSYTH
The Panthers featured one of the biggest players at the event in 6’11” 2025 center Tanner Baird Tanner Baird 6'11" | C Link Year | 2025 State MO , who has good size to go along with his height. He used his big body well to seal defenders and score around the basket with a nice shooting touch. He had quite a bit of company inside, but he was able to pass it well out of the double and triple teams. Drue Cohen is a 6’4″ 2024 wing player was very effective when he was slashing to the basket and getting offensive rebounds on the weakside.