Mr. Basketball Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the conclusion of the season, we will be presenting our annual "Prep Hoops Missouri Mr. Basketball Award" to the top senior in the state. Here is a look at our Prep Hoops Missouri Mr. Basketball Watch List. These Class of 2024 standouts represent excellent from all over the state from Class 1 to Class 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982605,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_2010.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_2010.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982605" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1922272' first='Marquis' last='Burse'] (South Iron): The 6'3 guard has enjoyed a terrific season in leading the Panthers to a 24-1 record and No. 1 ranking in Class 1. He is averaging 19 points, four rebounds and three steals a game while shooting 62 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point range. South Iron begins its quest for a fourth consecutive state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2348474,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/IMG_9735.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/IMG_9735.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2348474" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1259024' first='Tyrique' last='Brooks'] (Springfield Central): The 6'4 guard is one of the most electric athletes in the state. He is one of the prime offensive players for a Bulldogs team that is currently 20-6 and earned a share of a conference championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160839' first='Bear' last='Bock'] (Palmyra): The 6'5 point guard is concluding his stellar four-year varsity career by leading the Panthers to one of their best regular seasons. He is averaging 16 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals in leading Palmyra to a 24-1 record and a conference title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1861205,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/Jobe-Bryant.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/Jobe-Bryant.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1861205" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160661' first='Jobe' last='Bryant'] (Park Hills Central): The 6'1 point guard recently became the career scoring leader in the Mineral Area Activities Association. This season, he is averaging 27.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, eight assists and three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2023742,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3128.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3128.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2023742" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1427996' first='Aidan' last='Burns'] (Thayer): The 6'3" shooting guard has been one of the top offensive players in the SWMO region for the past two seasons. After leading the Bobcats to a third-place finish in the Class 3 state tournament last season, he is a having another big season in leading them to an 19-8 record against a beefed up schedule this year. He is a consistent 20-point a night producer with the ability to create shots at any time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2043847,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_4037.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_4037.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2043847" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dwayne Foley (Ladue): The 6'3 guard is one of the top defensive players in the state and the linchpin of a Rams team that is 23-1 and ranked No. 2 in Class 5. He is averaging 13 points, five rebounds and three steals while shooting 60 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1990323,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Cooper-Francis.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Cooper-Francis.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1990323" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1427979' first='Cooper' last='Francis'] (Salisbury): The 6'4 guard has Salisbury at the top of the Class 2 rankings after leading the Wildcats to a state championship last year. He wil get you 20 points a night in addition to his playmaking, rebounding and defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982600,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_2032.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_2032.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982600" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1579187' first='Terrell' last='Gaines'] (MV Liberty): The 5'8 guard has been one of the state's most prolific scorers since he was a freshman. He is consistently scoring 30 or more points on a nightly basis. He recently became his school's career scoring leader with more than 2,300 points and counting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1495238,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/80547E60-62C7-4145-8903-61D36C1B5222.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/80547E60-62C7-4145-8903-61D36C1B5222.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1495238" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160823' first='Isaia' last='Howard'] (Plattsburg): The 6'5 guard is one of the most prolific offensive players in the state. He's an all-around force as he averages 34.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 5.6 steals and nearly two blocks a game. He is also closing in on 3,000 caeee points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1220150,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/06/3AF1F2B2-2DFB-4902-9227-678AD6CF65F7.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/06/3AF1F2B2-2DFB-4902-9227-678AD6CF65F7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1220150" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1914118' first='Gage' last='Johnson'] (Weaubleau): The 6'0 guard is a four-year starter and one of the top players in Class 2. He is an averaging 22 points, five rebounds and three assists a game in leading the Tigers to a 24-2 record and a conference championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2335352,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_9820.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/IMG_9820.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2335352" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160651' first='Jadis' last='Jones'] (New Madrid Central): A 6'5 forward who has led the Eagles to a stellar 22-3 season to follow up last year's state championship run. He is currently averaging 27.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.8 steals while shooting 62 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2082929,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3906.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/IMG_3906.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2082929" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160826' first='Jacob' last='Lafferty'] (Sparta): The 6'6 forward has been one of the most dominant players in the SWMO area for four seasons. He has already surpassed 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds for his career, which are also school records.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1964812,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/IMG_0899.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/IMG_0899.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1964812" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1162361' first='DJ' last='Long'] (Mexico): A speedy 5'10 point guard who has led the Bulldogs to a 22-2 record and a NCMC championship. He is averaging 19 points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2350415,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/IMG_0083.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/IMG_0083.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2350415" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Mattson (Platte Valley): A 6'2 wing player who is leading Platte Valley to another outstanding season after last year's All-State campaign where he led his team to the Final Four. He is a versatile offensive player who can score inside with his strength and athleticism, but can also get buckets on the perimeter.</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>[player_tooltip player_id='1430519' first='Tate' last='McCubbin'] (Battle): The 6'8 forward is one of the top players in the Mid Missouri region. He is an impact player at both ends of the court. He is averaging 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2310215,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_9156.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_9156.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2310215" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1259025' first='Iziah' last='Purvey'] (Webster Groves): A 6'4 forward who excels in the post or on the perimeter. He is averaging 15.8 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1678784,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/A1E3EA38-4D56-4095-92A6-94B0DF05330D-scaled.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/A1E3EA38-4D56-4095-92A6-94B0DF05330D-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1678784" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160837' first='Adam' last='Rickman'] (Borgia): The 6'6 forward really stuffs the stat sheet in leading the Knights to a 23-2 record. He is currently averaging 17.7 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals while also shooting 35 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1799545,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Derek-Rockett.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/Derek-Rockett.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1799545" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1430529' first='Derek' last='Rockett'] (Higbee): The 6'0 guard is one of the top Class 1 players in the state. He is averaging 25 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three steals a game in leading the Tigers to a 24-1 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047052,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3385.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3385.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047052" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160824' first='Chaz' last='Watson'] (Lee's Summit West): The 6'3 shooting guard is a potent offensive weapon for a very talented Titans squad that is one of the best in Class 6. He is averaging nearly 15 points and six rebounds a game while making 55 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1604301,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Dontrez-Williams.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Dontrez-Williams.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1604301" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1259029' first='Dontrez' last='Williams'] (Sikeston): The 6'5 Williams is an explosive all-around player who has led the Bulldogs to a perfect 24-0 record heading into the final week of the season. He is currently averaging 24 points, 10 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.6 steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1257005,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/bj-Brandon-Williamson_.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/bj-Brandon-Williamson_.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1257005" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BJ Williamson (New Madrid Central): The 6'0 combo guard followed up a big junior year with an even better senior season. After averaging 20 points for last season's Class 3 state championship team, he is currently averaging 23 points, three steals and three assists a game while making 50 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1160818' first='Tim' last='Wooden'] Jr (Kansas City Central): The 6'1 guard has been a four-year standout at Central. He is currently averaging 23.5 points, three rebounds and four assists while making 50 3-pointers in leading Central to a No. 1 seed in its upcoming district tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->