Small School Standouts to Keep an Eye On

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season is on the verge of getting underway, Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of standout players from small schools who may get overlooked, but can really play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2092249' first='Carter' last='Trumbore'] (Butler): A 6'1 2024 guard, “Butler Buckets” can fill it up from just about anywhere on the court. He can score from all three levels with extended shooting range past the 3-point line. As a junior, he averaged 29 points a game along with six rebounds, three assists and three steals while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ethan Cotter (Bakersfield): A 5'10 2024 guard who is one of the most impressive scorers in the SWMO area. he can light it up from long distance and he can also hit the pull up jumper with good elevate. He can also touch the paint off the dribble and score off two feet. He averaged 25 points, eight rebounds and four assists a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Easton Evans (Greenville): The Bears have high hopes this season in Class 2 and a big reason why is the return of this 6'3 2024 guard. He is a versatile offensive player who can power his way into the lane for buckets or knock down perimeter jumpers. He's an unselfish player who can set up his teammates. He averaged 16 points and shot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colin Kramer (Adrian): A 6'4 2024 guard who is a very skilled offensive player with good athleticism. He creates off the dribble and has impressive shooting range. He can also thread the needle with some nice dimes. He also has some explosiveness and a little flair to his game. As a junior, he averaged 20 points, four rebounds and three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160846' first='Corbin' last='Axtell'] (Grundy County): A 6'2 2024 small forward who has been a standout at Class 1 Grundy Co. since his freshman year. He is very good at the high post where he can deliver the pass, hit the jumper or attack off the dribble. He's very unselfish and he plays at his own pace.The lefty averaged 19 points a game last season in leading his team to a 25-3 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2748624' first='Drew' last='Foster'] (Eminence): A 6'2 2025 small forward who earned Class 1 All-District honors as a sophomore. He plays a strong game inside where he uses his body well for positioning and to finish in traffic. He can also step out and hit perimeter jumpers and will take the ball off the boards and lead the fast break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gabe Iddings (Pattonsburg): A 5'10 2024 point guard who is an excellent Class 1 player in the NWMO area. He has a strong build and he plays at his own pace without being sped up. He has an old school feel to his game that includes a running hook shot in the lane. He can also knock down the 3-pointer with a very quick release on his shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1764863' first='Tyler' last='New'] (Worth County): A 5'11 2024 guard who was one of the top scorers in the NWMO area at nearly 25 points a game. He has a strong mid-range game, but he can also shoot the deep ball. He moves well without the ball and knows how to relocate to get open. He also uses his speed and quickness to excel in the open court in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1389693' first='Talan' last='Holt'] (Princeton): A 6'2 small forward who has solid athleticism and who is at his best when attacking the basket. He gets in the lane and is an excellent finisher either off two feet or he can elevate with good body control on a reverse layup. He also has a nice float game. He averaged 20 points a game to earn All-GRC honors last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1439835' first='Mason' last='Carroll'] (Community R-6): A 6'2 wing with a solid build who can cause matchup problems. He's strong enough to get buckets in the post and he's solid on the drive. He can also shoot it from 3-point range as he hit seven of them in a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->