Class 4 Teams to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason preview of teams to watch with a look at Class 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2133527,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_3518.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_3518.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2133527" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vashon: The Wolverines are loaded once again as they look to win another state championship. They return a stable of talented 2025 guards in [player_tooltip player_id='1424400' first='Christian' last='Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='1422721' first='Tre' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1557386' first='Dehrio' last='McCaskill']. All three have received Division I scholarship offers. The top player up front is 6'8" 2025 Nathaniel "Butta" Randall, who has several Power 5 offers. A big addition to the program is 6'4" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1262562' first='Nassir' last='Binion'], an athletic transfer from CBC.</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: The Rebels advanced to the state championship game last season for the first time in school history. They are led by 6'0" 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1160661' first='Jobe' last='Bryant'], who has been a standout since his freshman year. He is being recruited in both basketball and football. Joining Bryant in the backcourt is talented 6'1" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1160843' first='Caden' last='Casey']. Holding things down in the front court will be 6'4" 2024 forward Zack Boyd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2045422,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_2136.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_2136.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2045422" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Father Tolton: The Trailblazers made another trip to the Final Four last season as they finished fourth. They are led by 6'1" 2025 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1422771' first='Exavier' last='Wilson'], an All-State performer who has several Division I offers. Tolton also returns a pair of talented forwards in 6'5" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1160819' first='Javar' last='Galbreath'] and 6'6" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1425357' first='Blake' last='Pingeton'].</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: The Rams won 23 games last season and advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. A strong group of perimeter players return, led by 5'10" 2024 point guard and 6'1" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1790003' first='Brandon' last='Clemons']. A pair of talented 2026 guards looking to make an impact are 6'3" [player_tooltip player_id='2090481' first='Jason' last='Stokes'] and 6'3" [player_tooltip player_id='1872287' first='Keshon' last='Mims']. Returning to his forward spot inside will be 6'4" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1561748' first='Mason' last='Swartz'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1983979,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Tristan-Reed.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Tristan-Reed.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1983979" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>John Burroughs: The Bombers return several key players a talented team that won 21 games and a share of the Metro League title. Burroughs has one of the state's top front lines with 6'8" 202 [player_tooltip player_id='1850526' first='Tristan' last='Reed'], 6'9" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1557399' first='Sheek' last='Pearson'] and 6'5" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1557486' first='DJ' last='Johnson']. Also back is 6'3" 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1160822' first='Ramzi' last='Salem'], who is the team's top returning scorer. A pair of 2025s who are back are 5'8" [player_tooltip player_id='2544909' first='Max' last='Steinbach'] and 6'3" shooter Owen Walther.</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: The Spoofhounds won 23 games last season and played for a district championship. They return a talented backcourt in 6'1" 2025 Peyton McCullom and 6'2" 2024 Derek Quinlan. Both guards can really shoot the ball from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1987826,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Lee-Williams.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Lee-Williams.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1987826" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>University City: The Lions have a chance to make a big jump with several key players back from last year's 14-12 squad. Up front, the Lions will be led by talented 6'5" 2024 wing [player_tooltip player_id='1571721' first='Lee' last='Williams'] and 6'6" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1424409' first='Jayden' last='Creighton']. Returning to the backcourt are 6'0" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1557407' first='Miyel' last='Taylor'] and 5'10" 2024 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1557407' first='Miyel' last='Taylor'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1964812,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/IMG_0899.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/IMG_0899.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1964812" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mexico: The Bulldogs won 18 games last season and return with another good nucleus with quickness and good shooting. The top player back is 2024 point guard D.J. Long, who averaged 18 points a game last season. Also back is 6'3" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1563225' first='Jaydon' last='Eldridge'], who can shoot the 3-pointer very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2042938,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3874.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3874.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2042938" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versailles: The Tigers finished with a 20-7 and played for a district championship last season. They return one of most potent offensive players in Mid-Missouri in 6'2" 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1160849' first='Ryder' last='Williams'], who averaged 30 points a game. He has tremendous shooting range. Also back is 2025 guard Reese Murdock, who was an All-District selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1404395,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/1AC92B65-9EF0-487C-8249-28F5A378B156.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/1AC92B65-9EF0-487C-8249-28F5A378B156.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1404395" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barstow: The Knights played a strong schedule last season, which resulted in a district championship. They return their top player in 6'5" 2024 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1263918' first='Aidan' last='Lawlor'], who is a four-year starter. Also returning is 6'1" 2024 shooter Joe Whitfall, 6'4" 2025 small forward [player_tooltip player_id='1428006' first='Josh' last='Thornton'] and 6'2" 2024 Alex Franklin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->