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Prep Hoops Missouri begins its conference previews with a look at the Metro League. The league is loaded with strong teams and many talented college prospects at all levels. There is so much individual talent that picking out a Starting…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri begins its conference previews with a look at the Metro League. The league is loaded with strong teams and many talented college prospects at all levels. There is so much individual talent that picking out a Starting Five was very difficult.
Principia and Lutheran North played for state championships in Class 2 and 3 respectively. MICDS was a Class 4 state quarterfinalist as was Westminster in Class 5. John Burroughs won 20 games and got a share of the conference championship.
THE STARTING FIVE
Tristan Reed Tristan Reed 6'8" | PF John Burroughs | 2026 State MO (John Burroughs): A 6’8 2026 who plays a power game inside that is tough to stop in the paint. He averaged eight points and six rebounds a game as a freshman. He has numerous Division l offers.
Bryce Spiller Bryce Spiller 6'4" | SG Lutheran North | 2024 State MO (Lutheran North): A 6’4 2024 guard who led the Crusaders to the Class 3 state championship game. A three-level scorer, he averaged 18 points a game last season. He recently gave a commitment to the Air Force Academy.
Jayden Banks Jayden Banks 5'10" | PG MICDS | 2024 State MO (MICDS): The 5’10 2024 point guard is an excellent playmaker and defender. He averaged 10 points and 3.5 assists to help lead the Rams to the Class 4 state quarterfinals.
Jaylen Edwards Jaylen Edwards 6'0" | PG Principia | 2026 State MO (Principia): A 5’10 2026 point guard who led the Class 2 state runners-up Panthers in scoring last season. He averaged 15 points a game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range
Sheek Pearson Sheek Pearson 6'9" | PF John Burroughs | 2026 State MO (John Burroughs): A 6’9 2026 forward who is a very skilled young big. He averaged seven points and five rebounds as a freshman while establishing himself as a shot blocker. He has received multiple Division I offers.
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BEST OF THE REST
2024
Aly Tounkara Aly Tounkara 7'0" | PF Principia | 2024 State MO 7’0 Principia
Ramzi Salem Ramzi Salem 6'3" | CG John Burroughs | 2024 State MO 6’3 John Burroughs
Mason Swartz Mason Swartz 6'4" | PF MICDS | 2024 State MO 6’4 MICDS
Christian Gonzalez 6’3 Priory
Myles Eidsness-Garcia, Oriory
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2025
J.D. Robertson 6’4 Westminster
DJ Johnson DJ Johnson 6'6" | SF John Burroughs | 2025 State MO 6’5 John Burroughs
Owen Walther 6’3 John Burroughs
Evan Montandon Evan Montandon 6'2" | SG Westminster Christian Academy | 2025 State MO 6’2 Westminster
Travis Luhning 5’10 Lutheran South
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2026
Brandon Clemens Brandon Clemens 6'1" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO 6’1 MICDS
Keshon Mims 6’3 MICDS
Ben Akoro Ben Akoro 6'7" | SF Principia | 2026 State MO 6’6 Principia
Jason Stokes Jason Stokes 6'3" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO 6’3 MICDS
Ronald Henry 6’5 Principia
Jadyn Jones 5’9 Principia
Gabe Weaver 6’5 MICDS
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2027
Will Powers 6’1 Westminster
Caleb Ray Caleb Ray 6'1" | PG Lebanon | 2024 State MO 6’2 MICDS
Gassim Toure Gassim Toure 6'3" | SG Principia | 2027 State MO 6’3 Principia
Sekou Cisse Sekou Cisse 6'8" | PF Principia | 2027 State MO 6’8 Principia
Dey Lucas 6’7 Lutheran South
Wyatt Slay Wyatt Slay 6'3" | SG Principia | 2027 State MO 6’3 Principia
Darnell Crump 6’1 Westminster
Jahi Martin, Westminster
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