Class 6 Teams to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri concludes it look at teams to watch around the state by featuring Class 6. The list could be subject to change as teams could be placed in a different classification.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1903900,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/IMG_9548-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/IMG_9548-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1903900" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee's Summit West: The Titans return a strong group from last year's 26-4 team that advanced to the state quarterfinals. The two top returning scorers are 6'3 2024 guards [player_tooltip player_id='1160824' first='Chaz' last='Watson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1428010' first='Logan' last='Bishop'], who both averaged 16 points a game. Returning up front is 6'5 2024 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1260433' first='Bryce' last='Mitchell'] while new to the mix is talented 6'8 2027 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2194323' first='Cameron' last='Barnes'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1985342,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Ben-Winker.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Ben-Winker.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1985342" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chaminade: The Red Devils return a deep and talented team from last year's state quarterfinalist. There is good size up front in 6'10 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1419870' first='Ben' last='Winker'], 6'6 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1873523' first='Jamison' last='White'] and 6'7 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1873552' first='Jahidi' last='White Jr']. The guards corps is led by 6'2 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1446576' first='Jonny' last='Jordan'], 6'1 2025 Collin Keller and 6'0 2025 Colin Perry.</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: The Northmen enjoyed a 26-2 season with a young nucleus. Many of those talented youngsters are back, led by 6'4 do-it-all guard [player_tooltip player_id='1419869' first='Corbin' last='Allen']. Also back is 6'2 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1422720' first='Caleb' last='Estes'], who can score. A pair of 2026s in the mix are 6'4 [player_tooltip player_id='1850444' first='Josh' last='Kori'] and 5'10 [player_tooltip player_id='1850445' first='Adam' last='Tanner']. A good addition to the program is 6'3 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2119118' first='Zeek' last='Brown'], a transfer from Free State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2050528,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3487.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3487.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2050528" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Springfield Central: The Bulldogs will be one of the most talented teams in the SWMO area. They return a group of talented guards in 6'0 2025 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1422818' first='Keion' last='Epps'] and 6'1 2024 Rue Wells. An impact newcomer on the scene is 6'3 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1259024' first='Tyrique' last='Brooks'], a transfer from Waynesville. Manning the inside will be 6'5 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1425344' first='Bryce' last='Walker'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1277704,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/09/911C9AF0-7F61-4DE0-9737-492DEF509D3A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/09/911C9AF0-7F61-4DE0-9737-492DEF509D3A.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1277704" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson: The Indians made a strong postseason run that ended in the Final Four of the state tournament. Returning to lead the way are 6'4 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1162293' first='Blayne' last='Harris'] and 6'4 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1563943' first='Judd' last='Thoma'], a pair of athletic wing players. Stepping into bigger roles this year are 6'6 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2120369' first='Kole' last='Deck'] and 6'6 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2131954' first='Gavin' last='Holdman'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1971782,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/IMG_1176.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/IMG_1176.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1971782" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hickman: The Kewpies will field one of the top units in the Mid Missouri area. They have a force inside in 6'6 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1419872' first='Brock' last='Camp'], whose a Division l prospect in football and basketball. Also back are a group of talented guards in 6'0 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1315454' first='Isaiah' last='Bonaparte'], 6'2 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1431929' first='Langston' last='Stroupe'] and 6'1 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1914124' first='Jimmy' last='Townsend'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1856382,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/Xavier-Wilson.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/Xavier-Wilson.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1856382" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Staley: The Falcons must retool after winning the state title last season, but they have some talented pieces on hand. The top returning player is versatile 6'7 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1419871' first='Xavier' last='Wilson']. A big addition is talented 5'10 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1419868' first='Avian' last='Webb'], a North Kansas City transfer. A pair of 2024s who return are 6'3 KV Stone and 5'10 guard Jon Jon Neff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1789413,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Tate-McCubbin.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Tate-McCubbin.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1789413" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Battle: The Spartans put together an excellent season that resulted in a district championship last season. They are led by 6'7 2024 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1430519' first='Tate' last='McCubbin'], who is one of the top players in Mid-Mo. There are also some very talented guards in 5'9 2025 Vernell Holt Jr, 6'2 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2119125' first='Keyion' last='Cross'] and 6'3 2025 KeShun Jackson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2082961,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3909.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3909.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2082961" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nixa: The Eagles will look to build a solid team after the graduation of do it all guard Kael Combs. They will build around a pair of 6'4 2024 wing players in [player_tooltip player_id='2092251' first='Garrett' last='Hines'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2092256' first='Josh' last='Peters']. Also back is 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1571732' first='Devon' last='Kemp'] while 6'4 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2194413' first='Adam' last='McKnight'] is a up and coming forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2244601,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/IMG_6564.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/IMG_6564.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2244601" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Francis Howell: The Vikings look to be very solid again after playing for a district championship last year. Back to lead the backcourt is 6'0 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1921418' first='Jeremiah' last='Poniewaz']. He should be joined by talented 6'0 point guard DeAnthony McJames, a transfer from DeSmet. Another impact newcomer up front is 6'6 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1425726' first='Will' last='Paulson'], a transfer from Chaminade.</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: The Bluejays return a solid group of perimeter players as they look to climb the ladder in the Kansas City area. They have an excellent point guard in 5'11 2025 Ramelo Smith and some good wing players in 6'3 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1881823' first='Larry' last='Porter'] and 6'0 2024 Daron Wilson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1300669,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/113-Jackson-Shorter.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/113-Jackson-Shorter.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1300669" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kickapoo: The Chiefs are retooling after advancing to the state championship game last season. They will rely on the inside play of 6'7 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1424395' first='Jackson' last='Shorter']. Stepping into bigger roles on the perimeter should be 2026 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1872262' first='Reese' last='Kimrey'] and 2024 Drury commit Hogan Smith</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Others to Watch: Ozark, CBC, Liberty, Eureka, North Kansas City, St. Dominic, Troy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->