Arch Elite Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri spent its Saturday at the Arch Elite Classic at the Center of St. Louis Sports. Here is a look at some of the top standouts from Saturday's action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2443323,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2660.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2660.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2443323" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2404034' first='Andrew' last='Badra'] (Crossover Elite 17U): The 6'4 2025 forward from Wentzville Liberty was the most impressive offensive player at the event. He was a matchup problem as he took bigger defenders off the dribble and overpowered smaller defenders in the post. His footwork is excellent as he could score from a variety of angles with his skill and craftiness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2443324,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2720.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2720.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2443324" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2546182' first='Justice' last='Allen'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2077046' first='Mid' last='Mo Elite'] 17U): A 5'10 2025 point guard from Eldon who has toughness to go along with his talent. He shoots the 3-pointer off the catch and coming off screens. He plays well off two feet in the lane. He is very active on defense with quick hands while his feet are constantly moving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2443325,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2696.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2696.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2443325" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346070' first='Phillip' last='Jones'] (J-Rock Ballers 17U): A 5'11 2027 point guard from University City who was impressive with his quickness and shiftiness off the dribble. He is physical enough to back down defenders and get to his spots. His court vision is excellent and he could hit the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2443326,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2729.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2729.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2443326" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eric Neal (STL Ballers 15U): A 2027 point guard from Normandy who has tremendous speed and quickness. The young lefty was consistently getting into the lane for buckets and drop off assists. He was a blur in the open court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2443327,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2734.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2734.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2443327" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2344218' first='Nolan' last='Struckman'] (CG Hoops 15U): A 6'5 2027 forward from St Dominic who is an emerging young talent. His perimeter skills are excellent as he leads the fast break, facilitates offense and knocks down 3-pointers. He's very fluid is his movements and he could still be growing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->