MBCA Small College Showcase Team 5 Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the members of Team 5 from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Small College Showcase in Columbia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2057314,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3862.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3862.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2057314" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563943' first='Judd' last='Thoma'] (Jackson): The 6'5 2024 guard is a pogo stick athlete with an all-purpose game. He attacks well off the bounce for layups and jumpers and he will post up smaller defenders in the lane. He is an excellent passer who also hustles for rebounds and loose balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2057319,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3860.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3860.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2057319" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elijah Watts (Raymore Peculiar): A 5'10 2025 point guard who has good speed and quickness. He changes directions on the dime to keep defenders off balance. He plays well off two feet and can finish with shots high off the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2057320,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3863.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3863.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2057320" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1914127' first='Caleb' last='Ray'] (Lebanon): A 6'0 2024 guard who was very solid with his handles and ability to penetrate in the lane. He delivered some nice passes while on the move. He was also cutting well of the ball and getting layups off his movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2057328,"width":200,"height":149,"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_3865.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3865.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2057328" width="200" height="149" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaac Bolles (Sturgeon): A 6'1 2024 guard who is a solid ball handler with good playmaking skills. He also did a good job hustling for long rebounds and chasing down loose balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2057333,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3861.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3861.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2057333" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1438975' first='Ty' last='Nickerson'] (Wentzville Liberty): A 6'3 2025 wing player who is solidly built at 185 pounds and was very effective when he was playing aggressive. He was getting buckets on strong takes to the basket through contact. He also rebounded well and stayed active with his high motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2057338,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3859.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3859.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2057338" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2131956' first='Josh' last='Thomas'] (Warrensburg): The 6'2” 2024 point guard had an impressive weekend with his playmaking and scoring ability. The game slowed down for him nicely as he was beating defenders off the bounce for buckets and knocking down 3-pointers. His level of confidence was high during the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2058250,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3864.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3864.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2058250" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1887579' first='Easton' last='Pitts'] (Thayer): A 5'8 2025 point guard who is a real sparkplug with his high motor and fearless style of play. Once he got rolling, he was knocking down :-pointers, dropping dimes and getting into the lane for layups and trips to the free throw line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2057343,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3858.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3858.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2057343" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1194178' first='Sam' last='Pezold'] (North Callaway): A 6'2 2024 guard who plays bigger than his actual height because of his high motor. He had an excellent offensive game from 15 feet in. He had a nice spin move in the lane and he could hit the one-legged turnaround jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->