MBCA Small College Showcase Team 3 Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the members of Team No. 3 from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Small College Showcase, which was held in Columbia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054688,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3870.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3870.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2054688" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119122' first='Sam' last='Lopez'] (Helias): A 5'9" 2025 point guard with good quickness and a nice feel for the game. He distributed the ball very well and he used his speed to penetrate in the lane to either score or set up his teammates with nifty passes. He also has a reliable shot from 3-point shot. He also had a set of quick hands on defense, which led to steals. He was very good at stripping the ball away from the bigs on dig downs into the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054693,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3867.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3867.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2054693" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2395438' first='Nick' last='Nimmo'] (Warrensburg): A 6'0" 2026 guard who plays with the knowledge and savvy of a coach's son and his has a nice shooting stroke from 3-point range to go along with it. His range is extended as he has a quick release. He also showed that he can attack the close outs with a nice dribble move to hit the mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054698,"width":406,"height":304,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3869.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3869.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2054698" width="406" height="304" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Cheaney (Nevada): A 6'1" 2025 guard who is a high-energy player who can also shoot the ball from long distance. He has a smooth release with he shoots it off the catch with time and space. He can also get buckets on slashing drives into the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054703,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3872.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3872.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2054703" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Micheal Devine (Brighton Academy): A 6'3" 2025 guard who has good size and athleticism on the wing. His skill set is pretty solid as well as he attacked the basket pretty well. He displayed an impressive pull up jumper from the mid-range where he could stop and just elevate over defenders to get a clean look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054713,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3866.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3866.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2054713" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Connor Lawson (Sturgeon): A 6'1" 2025 guard who handled the ball well and played the game with a little flash and style. He had the ability to create his own shot off the dribble with multiple escape moves, which led to open jumpers. He also moved well without the ball to hit the open 3-pointer off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054714,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3871.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3871.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2054714" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joshua Shockley (Cabool): A 6'3" 2024 guard who has a very crafty skill set that was very effective around the basket. He has excellent footwork inside and a very nice up and under move to score. He also made good use of fakes to free himself on offense. He would penetrate in the lane and flip up shots that would go in and keep defenders off balance. He was also very good with his off the ball cuts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2054721,"width":210,"height":157,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3868-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3868-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2054721" width="210" height="157" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2047886' first='Cannon' last='Northcraft'] (Raymore-Peculiar): A 6'6" 2025 forward who played the game with a high motor. He was one who never took a possession off with his high rate of activity. He rebounded well and was always hustling for loose balls. He was also a very good screener, which was very unselfish. He was very effective on the pick and pop as a 3-point shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(The Prep Hoops Missouri Freshman Showcase for Class of 2027 players will be held on September 30 at Chaminade College Prep in St. Louis. When you register, enter AustinHoops2023 in the coupon code area to receive a discount on your registration).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->