Midwest Showcase Team Features Second Wave

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the second group of teams from Missouri that participated in the recent Midwest Basketball Showcase, which was held at the HyVee Arena in Kansas City. Here's a small tidbit on key players from each team, which are listed in alphabetical order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GLENDALE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047037,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3201-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3201-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047037" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1662908' first='Amare' last='Witham']: The 2026 combo guard was one of the most impressive young buckets in the event. He showcased his three-level scoring skills and his ability to create off the dribble from anywhere on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ta'Veaion Washington: A 6'3" 2024 guard who is athletic and plays with a high motor. He can play the passing lanes well on defense and has good instincts. He slashes well to the basket and can hit the open 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>GRAIN VALLEY</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047042,"width":224,"height":167,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3482.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3482.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047042" width="224" height="167" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eil Herbert: The 6'3" 2026 point guard is a tremendous 3-point shooter with a nice overall feel for the game. He moves without the ball well and he can read defenders very well to get open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aaron Barr: A 6'0" 2025 guard who had a productive weekend with his good 3-point shooting and solid ball handling skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stylz Blackmon: A 6'6" 2024 forward who is a solid player in the low post. He also scored on some impressive rim runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1985330,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/brock-camp-III.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/brock-camp-III.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1985330" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HICKMAN</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1419872' first='Brock' last='Camp']: The 6'6" 240-pound 2025 forward was a force in the paint who also caused matchup problems with perimeter skills. He had a game-winning three-point play in the final seconds of a victory over Farmington (AR).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1315454' first='Isaiah' last='Bonaparte']: The 6'1" 2024 point guard was a problem with his dribble penetration as opposing teams could not keep his out of the paint off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1431929' first='Langston' last='Stroupe']: A long, slender 6'2" 2024 guard who is an excellent two-way performer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rasaun Nichhols: The 6'2" 2025 guard was an all-purpose player who excelled on the defensive end with his length and athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1914124' first='Jimmy' last='Townsend']: The 6'2" 2024 guard is a downtown shooter from 3-point range who plays with constant movement without the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047051,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3344.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3344.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047051" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JEFFERSON CITY</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160827' first='Nelson' last='Shinkle']: The 6'8" 2024 forward continues to become more and more of a force around the basket. He has tough low-post moves and a nice touch from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1858684' first='Rowen' last='Buffington']: The 6'2" 2026 point guard plays the game with good pace, but he stays under control. He can finish well in the lane over defenders while also knocking down 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendric Johnson: The 5'10" 2025 point guard has excellent quickness and change of pace moves to keep defenders off balance. He has nice pull-up jumper and 3-point range to boot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598832' first='Grady' last='Payton']: The 6'6" 2026 forward can space the court well with his ability to knock down 3-pointers. He can also put the ball on the floor effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047052,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3385.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3385.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047052" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LEE'S SUMMIT WEST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160824' first='Chaz' last='Watson']: The 6'3" 2024 guard is an impressive bucket with the physical strength to attack the basket and a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1260433' first='Bryce' last='Mitchell']: The 6'5" 2024 forward is an explosive player who plays with excellent activity around the basket. He is an excellent offensive rebounder who can also attack from the high post off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cameron Barnes: The 6'8" 2027 forward is one of the top incoming freshmen in the country. He already has the frame of a college player to go along with his versatile skill set on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1579230' first='Justin' last='Barnes']: A 6'4" 2024 wing player who is a rock-solid all purpose player. He can make plays with his passing and ball handling and he has the strength to play inside and rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2023761,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3262.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3262.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2023761" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LUTHERAN NORTH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1571730' first='Bryce' last='Spiller']: The 6'4" 2024 guard showcased his versatile scoring chops from a variety of spots. He can create off the dribble and hit the 3-pointer off the catch. He can also use his physicality to score inside in the post and on the drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jai Smith: The 6'3" 2024 guard was one of the revelations of the weekend after watching him play. He was scoring from all three levels in the game I watched and he played with a ton of confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arnez Newton: A 6'5" 2024 forward who is a high-energy player who was very active on the boards. He did a nice job of getting out of his area to grab boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047053,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3119.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3119.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047053" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MARYVILLE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119115' first='Peyton' last='McCollum']: The 6'1" 2025 point guard is an excellent ball handler and perimeter shooter who has a good feel for the game. He is just as effective playing off the ball or at the point with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derek Quinlin: The 6'0" 2027 guard is an impressive perimeter shooter who provided one of the more dramatic moments that I saw during the weekend. In the final seconds of a game, he knocked down a 3-pointer and was fouled and completed the four-point play to send the game into 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":2047054,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3291.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3291.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047054" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MICDS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1269598' first='Jayden' last='Banks']: The 5'9" 2024 point guard distributed the ball well and could get into the lane with his excellent quickness. His mid-range jumper was also very effective.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790003' first='Brandon' last='Clemons']: The 6'1" 2026 guard has the ability to score in an old-school manner. He reads defenses well and moves without the ball, plus he can also create his own shot off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090481' first='Jason' last='Stokes']: The 6'2" 2026 combo guard is an excellent two-way performer with his length and athleticism. He was hitting the 3-pointer from the corner while also being a solid playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2748388' first='Karim' last='Fall']: A 6'3" 2025 wing player who is an excellent role player who is a very good defender. He plays the passing lanes well and he did an excellent job of taking charges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561748' first='Mason' last='Swartz']: The 6'4" 2024 forward is a rock-solid post player with a nice lefty touch around the basket. He can also step out and hit the perimeter shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->