Summer 5 Series: 2025 Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Summer 5 series will be centered around players in each class who can breakout with their grassroots organization this summer. Players with momentum heading into the spring and/or players who need a bigger opportunity to showcase their talent.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1557492' first='Harrison' last='Bailey-Howard'] (McCluer North):&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bailey-Howard has been a high level player at McCluer North for two seasons now. He's a fast guard who scores the ball in bunches. Talented going downhill because of his unique athletic ability. He's a blur with balance and surprising strength. If defenders aren't in the right position he can take off and dunk in a packed paint. This is one of the more underrated guards in the St. Louis region. A talent that should find himself creating a buzz in gyms over the next few months.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devin Harrington (Thayer):&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrington is a player who will really shine when he has the chance to get on the grassroots scene. Summer basketball is slightly more up-and-down, an area where he excels. The 6'6 pogo stick dominates at his high school with rebounding and energy. An interior threat because of his size. With that being said, he's a player who has more to his game. Perimeter play and shooting are areas that he'll get to display more during the summer. As a result, his stock should rise and a breakout is forthcoming.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1424924' first='Aedin' last='Fields'] (Oak Park):&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Field is a talented shooter who competes on the floor. He made his mark during the final four and shined in a bench role. Now, he's going to be more of a top player for his summer team. Oak Park is loaded with guards and it's a tough rotation to crack. Had Fields gone to another high school, he'd be a player who puts up sizable numbers. His calling card is making shots from beyond the arc. A 2025 who can fill it up from deep.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1424410' first='Kobe' last='Anderson'] (Ft. Zumwalt North):&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is a player who has been putting up numbers since his freshman season. A dynamo on offense and someone who can make shots at all three levels. He's fearless going towards the rim and has an arsenal of moves on the perimeter. Able to find open looks creating out of the pick &amp; roll. When Anderson has the ball and freedom of movement he's a player who can put up numbers. His game is built for grassroots and to excel in that environment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2119128' first='Greg' last='Robinson'] (Hillsboro):&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is an easy breakout candidate because of his size, mobility, and fluid jumping at 6'7. He's a guy who does everything on the floor. Bouncy at the rim and a shot blocking presence. He's a true hidden gem out of Hillsboro. This junior can make the catch and shoot three as well. When he's running the floor hard, the game comes easily to him. Excited to see Robinson play in a number of Prep Hoops events. The potential for a breakout is right in front of him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->