New Names of 2024s that Caught My Eye
The regular season has started and I had the opportunity to watch a lot of games from around the state via the Prep Hoops Missouri Magical Stream Machine. Here is a look at some Class of 2024 players who caught…
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Continue ReadingThe regular season has started and I had the opportunity to watch a lot of games from around the state via the Prep Hoops Missouri Magical Stream Machine. Here is a look at some Class of 2024 players who caught my eye during the opening days of the season.
Isaiah Hooks (Blue Springs): A 5’5″ point guard who does a good job running the show for the Wildcats. He stays under control on the dribble and he keeps the ball on a string at all times. He distributes the ball very well and he can also beat a defender off the dribble. He’s capable of getting into the lane where he has an effective float game. He can also elevate over taller defenders to get his shots off. He will lull a defender to sleep, then hit them with a burst to get by them. He hit some clutch buckets down the stretch in the game that I watched against Battle.
Sandai Ndamboma (St. Joe Central): A 6’4″ small forward with good length and athleticism. He is an effective slasher on offense and he can also elevate in the lane for the short jumper over any defender. When he really needs to get a bucket, he can also go down into the low post and operate. He will sit down and play solid defense and also rebound the ball well.
Silas Massey (Marshfield): A 6’4″ small forward who is a very effective offensive player from about 12 feet and in. He’s very smooth when he takes the ball to the basket and he is capable of scoring with either hand. He did a good job of staying within himself. He can be assertive without forcing the issue too much when he has the ball. He doesn’t get himself into trouble by overdribbling. If he’s cut off, he will pull up and hit the 10-12 foot jump shot.
Braxton Booth (South Harrison): A 5’7″ guard who is a bundle of energy at both ends of the court. He is a sparkplug type of player who likes to play at a very fast tempo. In the game that I watched him against Winston, he seemed to be everywhere on the court. He scored a game-high 22 points and he lit it up from 3-point range. He also had eight rebounds and three assists along with a number of deflections and general disruption on the defensive end with his speed.
Owen McPeeters (Steelville): A 5’10 guard who was lighting it up from 3-point range in the the Cardinals victory over Dixon last week. He made five 3-pointers en route to a game-high 21 points. He was wearing out the zone defense with his quick release and deep shooting range. He is also a very solid ball handler and passer. He makes the right pass and he does not over-dribble on offense.
Garrin Greear (Summerville): A 6’2″ forward who put in work in Summerville’s opening season victory at East Carter. He scored 20 points and he did it in a very solid and efficient manner without much fanfare. He knows how to position himself well in the low post and he can finish with either hand. He has a nice jump hook over the left shoulder and he made good use of head and shoulder fakes inside. He definitely read the cook book for undersized post players.
Maurkalip Riley (Oak Grove): A 6’2″ guard who is a picture of athleticism and great activity. His effort at both ends of the court was tremendous. He jumps center and easily wins the tip, which is the beginning of his highly-energetic evening. He was slashing into the lane on offense and he would either get the bucket or the trip to the free throw line. He was also posting up when he had a smaller defender on him to get a bucket. His rebounding and defense were also on point as he finished with 13 rebounds and seven steals along with his 18 points.