Grassroots Preview: Gateway 16u
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Prep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on some grassroots clubs around the state. Today, we take a look at Gateway and their 16u team. Gateway has been around the St. Louis area for many years. They do an excellent job…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri continues its spotlight on some grassroots clubs around the state. Today, we take a look at Gateway and their 16u team. Gateway has been around the St. Louis area for many years. They do an excellent job of sending players to all different levels of college. Circuit wise, they compete in the UAA.
Tricey Collins, 5’9, Chaminade
Izzy Ba, 5’11, Laude
Ben Karsten Ben Karsten 6'2" | SG Vianney | 2026 State MO , 6’2, Vianney
Ethan Brown Ethan Brown 6'4" | CG Rolla | 2026 State MO , 6’4, Rolla
Charif Diallo, 6’4, Accelerated Prep
Braden Butler Braden Butler 6'4" | SG DeSmet | 2026 State MO , 6’5, De Smet
Eddie Smajic Eddie Smajic 6'5" | SF Vianney | 2026 State MO , 6’5, Vianney
Parker Seithel, 6’9, Blue Valley
Aliou Dioum, 6’10, Accelerated Prep
Symon Ghai Symon Ghai 7'3" | C Vianney | 2026 State MO , 7’3, Vianney
This team has a chance to compete at a high level on their respective circuit. The guard who stands out to me is Ethan Brown Ethan Brown 6'4" | CG Rolla | 2026 State MO . His skill-set and shooting is going to propel him into mid-to-high major status at some point. A 6’4 player who can change games with or without the ball. He’s versatile, unselfish, and has only gotten better during his two high school seasons. On the wing it’s Eddie Smajic Eddie Smajic 6'5" | SF Vianney | 2026 State MO who will more than likely be this team’s leading scorer. He’s a great shooter with physical downhill slashing. A competitor that shows up during big games. He’s instant offense and a microwave shooter from three. Symon Ghai Symon Ghai 7'3" | C Vianney | 2026 State MO will attract all of the attention due to his size at 7’3. A dominant shot blocker, lob threat, and roll man when he’s locked in. His agility paired with rare size makes him a no brainer for schools at the mid-to-high major level. His upside has no limits. Parker Seithel and Aliou Dioum will provide more size to the frontcourt. Seithel is a stretch four who has seen his game grow rapidly. Dioum is an international prospect out of Colorado. He has brought in numerous Grind Session awards and will prove to be a valuable piece on this roster. MCC sophomores such as Ben Karsten Ben Karsten 6'2" | SG Vianney | 2026 State MO , Braden Butler Braden Butler 6'4" | SG DeSmet | 2026 State MO , and Tricey Collins will all provide a lift as well. They play stiff competition all season and know how to compete.