Hoops and Beyond Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the biggest stock risers that we watched at last weekend's Hoops and Beyond Summer Showcase at Webster Groves. This players really stepped up their performance during the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2457364,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3220.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3220.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2457364" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2401476' first='Ra'Saun' last='Nichols'] (Hickman): A 6'3" 2025 guard who was back in action after not playing during the high school season. He was very active at both ends of the floor with his length and athleticism. His motor was constantly running and the results bore that out over the weekend. He was very disruptive on defense with his on-ball pressure and ability to play the passing lanes. He was slashing to the basket effectively and getting to the offensive boards for putbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2457365,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3173.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3173.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2457365" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1858684' first='Rowen' last='Buffington'] (Helias): I really enjoyed watching this 6'2" 2026 point guard play as much as anyone that I watched during the weekend. He was scoring at all three levels and creating for others and he was doing it in a nice free flow manner that was fun to see. He was freezing defenders with his hesi move and he was very effective when he got two feet in the paint. He was also knocking down open 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2457366,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3387.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3387.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2457366" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2352805' first='Quentin' last='Coleman'] (Principia): A 6'1" 2026 guard who continues to emerge as one of the top offensive guards in the class. He had one of the big highlight plays of the weekend with his one-handed tip dunk in traffic against Capital City. He is a very talented offensive player with a very deep bag. He was creating his own offense off the dribble and he has a feathery shooting touch from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2457369,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3110.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3110.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2457369" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1424409' first='Jayden' last='Creighton'] (University City): A 6'6" 2025 forward who has steadily gotten better and added to his game over the course of his career. He was always a good rebounder and shot blocker, but now he has developed into a force on the offensive end. He has a nice offensive game in the post and he is strong on the pick and roll where he was throwing down dunks. He can also turn and face and make a strong move off the dribble to score in the lane. He's an explosive power forward who plays bigger than his actual size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2457370,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3467.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3467.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2457370" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346155' first='Jordan' last='Boyd'] (DeSmet): The 6'4" 2026 forward is an excellent all-purpose player who compliments the Spartans' talented array of 3-point shooters. He rebounds, guards multiple positions and can score around the basket on drives and offensive putbacks. He was also apart of the Spartans' parade of 3-point shooters as well. He was flaring out to the corner and knocking down open triples off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2457371,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3492.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3492.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2457371" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425357' first='Blake' last='Pingeton'] (Father Tolton): The 6'6" 2025 forward has some good performances during Sunday's second day of competition. He was presenting matchup problems with his size and ability to shoot the ball from distance. He was knocking down some shots from well beyond the 3-point line and he was doing it with plenty of confidence. He was also rebounding the ball well while also being a secondary ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->