Midwest Showcase Kansas City Area Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During our three days of watching the action at the Midwest Showcase, we got a look at many of the top teams in the Kansas City, MO area. Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at 10 those KC area teams that we got a chance to watch during the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2269541,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/IMG_3219.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/IMG_3219.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2269541" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1419869' first='Corbin' last='Allen']: The 6'5 2025 guard played everywhere on the floor from point guard to the low post. He also rebounded at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1422720' first='Caleb' last='Estes']: The 6'3 2025 guard was getting buckets from all three levels. He creates very well off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119118' first='Zeek' last='Brown']: The 6'4 2025 lefty guard has a nice stroke from 3-point range. He was also creating off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850445' first='Adam' last='Tanner']: The 5'10 2026 point guard was distributing the ball well and hitting open perimeter shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850444' first='Josh' last='Kori']: The 6'4 2026 guard used his height and athleticism to score inside against smaller defenders. He is also a good slasher and cutter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2475401,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5429.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5429.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2475401" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cam Jones: A 6'4 2025 guard with good athleticism and excellent fundamentals. He's a good ball handler who can shoot the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090492' first='Isaiah' last='Caston']: A 6'1 2026 point guard who was a tough cover with his combination of strength and quickness. He was scoring on dribble penetration and hitting the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536441' first='Donnovan' last='Fonville']: A 6'4 2026 wing player who is an excellent all-purpose player. He can guard multiple positions on defense and he is very good on the drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2469202,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5235.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5235.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2469202" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rockhurst:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090487' first='Cohen' last='Robinson']: A 6'3" 2026 point guard who is a smooth lefty with good court vision and the ability to shoot it from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaac Eskew: A 6'7" 2025 forward who was one of the most productive players that I watched. He is very athletic with a high motor at both ends of the court. He was scoring around the basket on drop steps, dunks and jump hooks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346142' first='Kevin' last='Sullivan']: A 6'6" 2026 forward who has solid moves in the low post and who is also an excellent passer who finds open cutters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2475403,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5344_a94171.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5344_a94171.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2475403" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blue Springs South:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850446' first='Chris' last='Ellis']: A 6'2" 2026 guard who displayed a nice shooting stroke from 3-point range. He was also creating off the dribble with an effective mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sully Mohamed: A 6'7" 2025 forward who is a solid athlete who runs the court very well. He displayed some good shot blocking ability inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AC Rollins: A 5'10" 2026 point guard who has good quickness and who also distributed the ball very well. He's very good at keeping the team organized.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2114716' first='Blayne' last='Marshall']: A 6'1" 2026 guard who is a very good two-way performer. He has the ability to score as a slasher and perimeter shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2468376,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4912.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4912.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2468376" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee's Summit:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850452' first='Landon' last='Van Pelt']: A 6'9" 250-pound 2026 post player who used his big body and mobility inside to his advantage. He has a nice shooting touch in the paint and he also ran the court well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaylen Lockhart: A 6'5" 2025 forward with explosive athleticism around the basket. He scores inside well and he can hit the mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2357741' first='Cameron' last='Yows']: A 6'4" 2025 combo guard who handles the ball well and can shoot it from 3-point range. He is also a capable passer and decision maker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2402990' first='Mekhi' last='McNeil']: A 5'10" 2026 point guard with excellent quickness and the ability to penetrate into the lane. He is also a solid defensive player with quick hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2469192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5153.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5153.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2469192" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee's Summit West:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334869' first='Cameron' last='Barnes']: A 6'8" 2027 forward who is the team's top scoring threat as well as it's primary ball handler and facilitator. He scores in the lane well with his strength and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2115124' first='DJ' last='Childs']: A 6'4" 2026 forward who has explosive athleticism. He had some impressive dunks in traffic. He also has a turnaround jumper in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2475650,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5178.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5178.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2475650" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Staley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1419871' first='Xavier' last='Wilson']: The 6'7" 2025 forward plays the Swiss-Army Knife role well with his size and athleticism. He played with his usual high motor while rebounding, blocking shots and facilitating offense as a secondary ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1419868' first='Avian' last='Webb']: The 6'0" 2025 guard was a scoring threat from all three levels. He creates his own offense very well with his smooth handles and ability to break down defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334945' first='Tra' last='Moore']: A 2027 point guard who has excellent quickness, but plays under control. He was hitting the open 3-pointer while also penetrating into the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2114720' first='Kenison' last='Stone']: A 6'4" 2025 wing who plays well off of his teammates without the ball. He's active at both ends of the court on good off ball cuts, offensive rebounding and he can also hit the open perimeter shot,<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> *******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2475543,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5357.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5357.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2475543" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winnetonka:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1887557' first='Ryan' last='Barnhart']: A 6'4" 2025 guard who can shoot it from well beyond the 3-point line with a lot of confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850450' first='Antonio' last='Fowler']: A 6'2" 2026 guard who excels as a good two-way performer. He is a strong slasher who can also shoot the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaylen Craig: A 6'3" 2025 shooting guard who was knocking down shots from long distance. He also has solid handles to create a shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2475652,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4966_b39e72.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4966_b39e72.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2475652" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Kansas City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kam Tate: The 6'0" 2025 guard was a tough cover with his ability to score off penetrating drives in the lane as knock down 3-pointers off the catch. He creates well off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1588405' first='Xavius' last='Kirkwood']: A 6'0" 2025 guard who was shooting it well from 3-point range. He could also raise up and shoot the mid-range jumper with good elevation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090489' first='Jacob' last='Willmann']: A 6'7" 2026 forward with good size and versatility. He can handle the ball well and knock down the perimeter shot. He also rebounds the ball well inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zaire Ragsdale: A 6'1" 2025 guard who was excellent at penetrating in the lane and finding open teammates for either layups or open 3-pointers. He also sits down and plays good on-ball defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2475665,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5140.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5140.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2475665" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grain Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1775703' first='Eli' last='Herbert']: A 6'3" 2026 guard who is a primary scorer and an excellent playmaker as well. He showed three-level scoring ability with extended shooting range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samuel Pendergrass: A 6'6" 2026 forward who was a workhorse performer on the inside. He was sealing defenders and scoring with either hand around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->