Under the Radar Class 4-6 District No. 1 Seed Standouts
District tournament plays begins this week for the larger schools in Classes 4,5 and 6. Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of those under the radar players for teams that are No. 1 seeds in their respective districts.…
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Continue ReadingDistrict tournament plays begins this week for the larger schools in Classes 4,5 and 6. Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of those under the radar players for teams that are No. 1 seeds in their respective districts.
Cameron Brown (Fort Zumwalt South): A 6’0 2025 point guard who impacts the game in many ways with his high energy play. Brown averaged 10 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals in helping lead the Bulldogs to a 20-6 record and the GAC championship.
Ky Coleman (Winnetonka): A 6’0 2024 guard who had a big year in leading Winnetonka to a 21-5 record. He averaged a team-high 15.2 points while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. His shooting range extends well past the 3-point line. He also averaged four rebounds, four assists and two steals a game.
Gabe Brawley (Potosi): A 6’2 2025 guard who is one of the top players in the Parkland area. The talented lefty is a potent scorer who surpassed the 1,000-point plateau this season. He can shoot it from 3-point range and he can also score on twisting athletic drives in the lane.
Brady Dapkus (Blair Oaks): A 6’1 2026 guard who has been a big addition after his transfer from Southern Boone. He has good athleticism with excellent defensive instincts and anticipation to create steals and deflections. He is strong in the open court and he can stop and pop from the mid range.
Demetrius Griffin (St. Mary’s): The 5’5 2024 point guard emerged this season as a very capable running mate to star teammate Zyree Collins Zyree Collins 6'0" | PG St. Mary's | 2025 State #338 Nation MO . He has tremendous speed and quickness and he distributes the ball to the tune of eight assists a game this year. He also averages 11.8 points, which is second on the team behind Collins.
Carlitos Sanchez (Parkview): A 2025 point guard who is usually the smallest player on the court, but he knows how to make a big impact. He’s quick and he distributes the ball well. He’s also a fearless floor leader who’s not afraid of the big moments and the big shots that need to be taken.
Owen Walther (John Burroughs): A 6’3 2025 guard who is one of the top perimeter shooters in the St Louis area. He keeps the pressure off of the Bombers big and talented front line. He averaged 11 points a game while shooting 42 percent from 3-point range on 83 made triples. He has also improved his ball handling and passing skills.
Phillip Brown (St Michael the Archangel): An impressive 6’3 2026 guard who has been starting since he entered the program as a freshman last season. He is currently averaging 14.5 points and five rebounds a game while also making 45 3-pointers.