Class 6 Teams to Watch
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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. Lee’s Summit West: The Titans return a…
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Continue ReadingPrep 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.
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 Chaz Watson Chaz Watson 6'3" | SG Lee's Summit West | 2024 State #309 Nation MO and Logan Bishop Logan Bishop 6'2" | SG Lee's Summit West | 2024 State MO , who both averaged 16 points a game. Returning up front is 6’5 2024 forward Bryce Mitchell Bryce Mitchell 6'5" | PF Raymore-Peculiar | 2024 State MO while new to the mix is talented 6’8 2027 forward Cameron Barnes.
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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 Ben Winker Ben Winker 6'11" | PF Chaminade | 2025 State MO , 6’6 2026 Jamison White Jamison White 6'7" | SF Chaminade | 2026 State MO and 6’7 2026 Jahidi White Jr Jahidi White Jr 6'7" | PF Chaminade | 2026 State MO . The guards corps is led by 6’2 2026 Jonny Jordan Jonny Jordan 6'2" | PG Chaminade College Prep | 2026 MO , 6’1 2025 Collin Keller and 6’0 2025 Colin Perry.
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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 Corbin Allen Corbin Allen 6'5" | SG Oak Park | 2025 State #169 Nation MO . Also back is 6’2 2025 Caleb Estes Caleb Estes 6'2" | SG Oak Park | 2025 State MO , who can score. A pair of 2026s in the mix are 6’4 Josh Kori Josh Kori 6'4" | SG Oak Park | 2026 State MO and 5’10 Adam Tanner Adam Tanner 5'9" | PG Oak Park | 2026 State MO . A good addition to the program is 6’3 2025 guard Zeek Brown Zeek Brown 6'3" | SG Oak Park | 2025 State MO , a transfer from Free State.
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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 Keion Epps Keion Epps 6'0" | PG Springfield Central | 2025 State MO and 6’1 2024 Rue Wells. An impact newcomer on the scene is 6’3 2024 guard Tyrique Brooks Tyrique Brooks 6'3" | SG Waynesville | 2024 State MO , a transfer from Waynesville. Manning the inside will be 6’5 2025 forward Bryce Walker Bryce Walker 6'6" | PF Springfield Central | 2025 State MO .
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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 Blayne Harris Blayne Harris 6'4" | SG Jackson | 2024 State MO and 6’4 2024 Judd Thoma Judd Thoma 6'5" | SG Jackson | 2024 State MO , a pair of athletic wing players. Stepping into bigger roles this year are 6’6 2025 Kole Deck Kole Deck 6'6" | SF Jackson | 2025 State MO and 6’6 2024 Gavin Holdman Gavin Holdman 6'5" | PF Jackson | 2024 State MO .
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Hickman: The Kewpies will field one of the top units in the Mid Missouri area. They have a force inside in 6’6 2025 Brock Camp Brock Camp 6'6" | PF HIckman | 2025 State MO , whose a Division l prospect in football and basketball. Also back are a group of talented guards in 6’0 2024 Isaiah Bonaparte Isaiah Bonaparte 5'10" | PG Hickman | 2024 State MO , 6’2 2024 Langston Stroupe Langston Stroupe 6'2" | SG Hickman | 2024 State MO and 6’1 2024 Jimmy Townsend Jimmy Townsend 6'1" | SG Hickman | 2024 State MO
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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 Xavier Wilson Xavier Wilson 6'7" | SF Staley | 2025 State #320 Nation MO . A big addition is talented 5’10 2025 guard Avian Webb Avian Webb 6'0" | PG Staley | 2025 State MO , a North Kansas City transfer. A pair of 2024s who return are 6’3 KV Stone and 5’10 guard Jon Jon Neff.
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Battle: The Spartans put together an excellent season that resulted in a district championship last season. They are led by 6’7 2024 forward Tate McCubbin Tate McCubbin 6'7" | SF Battle | 2024 State MO , 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 Keyion Cross Keyion Cross 6'2" | CG Battle | 2025 State MO and 6’3 2025 KeShun Jackson.
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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 Garrett Hines Garrett Hines 6'4" | SF Nixa | 2024 State MO and Josh Peters Josh Peters 6'3" | SG Nixa | 2024 State MO . Also back is 2024 Devon Kemp Devon Kemp 5'10" | PG Nixa | 2024 State MO while 6’4 2027 Adam McKnight Adam McKnight 6'4" | SF Nixa | 2027 State MO is a up and coming forward.
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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 Jeremiah Poniewaz Jeremiah Poniewaz 6'1" | CG Francis Howell | 2024 State MO . 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 Will Paulson Will Paulson 6'5" | PF Francis Howell | 2025 State MO , a transfer from Chaminade.
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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 Larry Porter Larry Porter 6'3" | SG Raytown | 2025 State MO and 6’0 2024 Daron Wilson.
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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 Jackson Shorter Jackson Shorter 6'6" | PF Kickapoo | 2025 State MO . Stepping into bigger roles on the perimeter should be 2026 point guard Reese Kimrey Reese Kimrey 6'0" | PG Kickapoo | 2026 State MO and 2024 Drury commit Hogan Smith
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Others to Watch: Ozark, CBC, Liberty, Eureka, North Kansas City, St. Dominic, Troy