Midwest Showcase Team Spotlight Third Wave

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the third group of teams from Missouri that participated in the recent Midwest Basketball Showcase, which was held at the HyVee Arena in Kansas City. The event was presented by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association. Here are some small tidbits about key players from each team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047566,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3427.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3427.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047566" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MONTGOMERY COUNTY</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1315419' first='Clayton' last='Parker']: The 6'8" 2025 forward was one of the most versatile bigs at the event. He can post up and score with good footwork on one possession and then a drain a 23-footer from 3-point range the next.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557470' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas']: A 5'10" 2025 point guard with excellent quickness and playmaking ability. He has the ability to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler Erwin: A 6'2" 2025 forward who has good strength and athleticism, which enables him to operate inside against taller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047579,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3206.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3206.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047579" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NIXA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2092256' first='Josh' last='Peters']: The 6'3" 2024 wing player was knocking down 3-pointers while also doing a nice job attacking the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2092251' first='Garrett' last='Hines']: A 6'4" 2024 wing player who has excellent shooting range from 3-point territory. He can also get into the lane and hit the mid-range jumper off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adam McKnight: A 6'4" 2027 forward with good physical strength. He was gobbling up rebounds with his constant activity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1571732' first='Devon' last='Kemp']: A 5'10" 2024 point guard with good speed and quickness. He is a very good on-ball defender who distributes the ball well on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047590,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3702-2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3702-2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047590" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NORTH KANSAS CITY</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2092241' first='Dada' last='Samuel']: A 6'8" 2024 forward who was a factor at both ends with his size and big motor. He was rebounding and blocking shots well and he can also score in the post with a nice turnaround in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herb Bass: A 6'0" 2024 guard who has a physical body and he used it well to attack the basket on a regular basis. He scored well in traffic when he got downhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090489' first='Jacob' last='Willmann']: A 6'6" 2026 forward who has a strong motor and a versatile skill set. He can handle the ball on the perimeter and hit the open 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Xavius Kirkwood: A 6'0" 2025 guard who was very effective when he was slashing in the lane. He played very well going off two feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2023755,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3235.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3235.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2023755" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OAK PARK</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1419869' first='Corbin' last='Allen']: The 6'4" 2025 guard was dominating the game in so many facets with his versatility. He hits the offensive glass with tenacity and he was also facilitating offense and getting buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1422720' first='Caleb' last='Estes']: The 6'2" 2025 guard was a bucket as he was knocking down shots from all three levels. He could shoot the 3-pointer off the catch and he was creating off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850444' first='Josh' last='Kori']: The 6'3" 2026 guard is an explosive wing player who excels at both ends of the court. He was attacking the basket well and excelling in the open court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119118' first='Zeek' last='Brown']: A 6'3" 2025 lefty who brought a nice offensive package off the bench. He could shoot the 3-pointer, but he also scored with crafty moves in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1861205,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/Jobe-Bryant.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/Jobe-Bryant.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1861205" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PARK HILLS CENTRAL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160661' first='Jobe' last='Bryant']: The 6'0" 2024 point guard was doing the job of spreading the ball around to his teammates while also getting buckets with tough drives in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160843' first='Caden' last='Casey']: The 6'0" 2024 guard is a capable scoring threat in his own right as he scored on some fearless drives to the basket. He was also shooting the ball well from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zack Boyd: The 6'4" 2024 forward did the blue collar work inside as he rebounded and got buckets around the basket. He is a high-energy player who battles bigger players with his great effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047596,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3264.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3264.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047596" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PEMBROKE HILL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850449' first='Mav' last='Hawkins']: The 6'2" 2026 guard who displayed his excellent shooting range from distance while also taking on the new responsibility as a playmaker. He was constantly setting up his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1579229' first='Max' last='Sprott']: The 6'3" 2024 guard showcased his impressive 3-point shooting skills. He ran the court for transition 3-pointers and he moved well in the halfcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090517' first='Jack' last='Grant']: The 6'2" 2026 guard also did an excellent job shooting the from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1869518,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/5C8A1524-F9C7-4256-B98A-B4C5FFE0132F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/5C8A1524-F9C7-4256-B98A-B4C5FFE0132F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1869518" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PRINCIPIA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790004' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards']: The 5'10" 2026 point guard has a quick first step with his dribble penetration and he was also knocking down the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1878296' first='Ron' last='Henry']: The 6'4" 2026 forward did a nice job slashing to the basket on offense and rebounding the basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaedyn Jones: The 5'10" 2026 guard has good quickness and he used it as a very good on-ball defender. He is also a capable shooter from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047601,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3543.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3543.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047601" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RAYTOWN</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ramelo Smith: The 6'0" 2025 point guard was one of the more impressive floor leaders that we saw. He can excel at any tempo. He was dropping dimes and scoring at all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881823' first='Larry' last='Porter'] Jr.: A 6'3" 2025 guard who was equally effective as a scorer and playmaker. He had a quick first step to beat defenders off the dribble and his pull up jumper was also cash money.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cameron Spencer: A 6'4" 2024 small forward who was knocking down 3-pointers off the pick and pop. He has good length and he played with high energy at both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->