Earl’s All-Freshman Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri presents its 2023-24 All-Freshmen Team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>THE STARTING FIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982683,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_1669.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_1669.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982683" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334870' first='Scottie' last='Adkinson'] (Webster Groves): The 6'3" guard stepped into the lineup immediately and enjoyed an All-State campaign as a freshman. The athletic southpaw averaged 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists a game. He also developed into a strong defensive player in helping lead the Statesmen to a 21-7 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2027218,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3390.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3390.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2027218" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334869' first='Cameron' last='Barnes'] (Lee's Summit West): The 6'8" combo forward was a high impact player as a freshman with his size and versatility. He averaged 11 points and eight rebounds a game with multiple double-doubles this season. He also handled the ball and could operate as a playmaker very effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2378185,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0768.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0768.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2378185" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334901' first='Chase' last='Branham'] (Logan-Rogersville): The 6'3" point guard is a high-level player who led Logan-Rogersville to a third-place finish in the state tournament. He can score at all three levels while also being able to create for his teammates with his playmaking. He averaged 18 points, three rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 43 percent from 3-point range for the 28-4 Wildcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2027224,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3190.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3190.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2027224" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194413' first='Adam' last='McKnight'] (Nixa): A 6'4" forward who was one of the top players in the SWMO area as a freshman. He was a consistent double-double as he scored inside effectively against any defense. He was an excellent finisher as he shot over 60 percent from the field. He helped lead the Eagles to the COC championship and an undefeated league record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Thomas III (Summit Christian): The 6'5" forward was a standout at both ends in helping lead SCA to a berth in the Class 3 state championship game. He averaged 14 points and eight rebounds a game while shooting 54 percent from the field. He was just as effective on the defensive end as he averaged 2.2 blocks and 1.5 steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BEST OF THE REST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348207' first='Joe' last='Aghaeze'] (Whitfield)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson Bock (Palmyra)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ty Campbell (South Pemiscot)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334951' first='Xavier' last='Clark'] (St. Mary's)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334929' first='Will' last='Foulk'] (DeSmet)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jimmy McKinney III (Vashon)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2205728' first='Brennen' last='Meloy'] (Bunker)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kylan Pickren (Ozark)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334909' first='Will' last='Powers'] (Westminster Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334930' first='Brandon' last='Rooks'] (Battle)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334926' first='Kyrese' last='Simpson'] (Hillcrest)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334905' first='Gassim' last='Toure'] (Principia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->