Grassroots Preview: Gateway 17u
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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 17u 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 17u 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.
Christian Williams Christian Williams 5'9" | PG Vashon | 2025 State MO 5’10 Vashon
Owen Duff Owen Duff 6'1" | PG DeSmet | 2025 State MO 6’0 De Smet
Avian Webb Avian Webb 6'0" | PG Staley | 2025 State MO 6’0 Staley
Evan Montandon Evan Montandon 6'2" | SG Westminster Christian Academy | 2025 State MO 6’3 Westminster
Blayne Harris Blayne Harris 6'4" | SG Jackson | 2024 State MO 6’4 Jackson
Brock Camp Brock Camp 6'6" | PF HIckman | 2025 State MO 6’7 Hickman
Sam Donald 6’9 Columbia
Clayton Parker Clayton Parker 6'8" | PF Montgomery County | 2025 State MO 6’9 Montgomery County
Aly Tounkara Aly Tounkara 7'0" | PF Principia | 2024 State MO 7’1 Principia
There’s a decent amount of continuity between this group and last year’s team. That’s both in terms of 16u getting a year older and unsigned senior additions. The head of the snake if Christian Williams Christian Williams 5'9" | PG Vashon | 2025 State MO who’s one of the best PGs in this 2025 class. He runs the show and plays with a high basketball IQ. Complimenting him is a new addition, Avian Webb Avian Webb 6'0" | PG Staley | 2025 State MO , from Kansas City. The 6’0 sharpshooter will add scoring. In the same mold is Owen Duff Owen Duff 6'1" | PG DeSmet | 2025 State MO who has a tremendous junior season. Evan Montandon Evan Montandon 6'2" | SG Westminster Christian Academy | 2025 State MO does all the little things you need from a guard in the rotation. He’s consistent and smart when making plays. Brock Camp Brock Camp 6'6" | PF HIckman | 2025 State MO is a physical presence on the interior. At 6’7 and around 240 lbs he creates matchup problems for smaller post players. A great passer as well. Sam Donlad is a name from Illinois who might make some noise this summer. He’s another skilled player at 6’9 who can pass, dribble, and shoot. Donald fits the mold of what teams at the next level are looking for in a combo forward. Clayton Parker Clayton Parker 6'8" | PF Montgomery County | 2025 State MO is a sharpshooting 6’9 big that also has smooth footwork around the rim. He’ll be used in a variety of ways and his versatility in the frontcourt is a real asset. Lastly, they’ve got Aly Tounkara Aly Tounkara 7'0" | PF Principia | 2024 State MO who’s a 2024 unsigned senior from Principia. He’s built like a college upperclassmen and has experience from past seasons despite missing his senior year of high school ball. At 7’1 he’s going to be a force around the paint. All in all, this is a talented roster that has a high ceiling. Their guards make the three and their forwards have tons of size to impact the game.