Rib City Classic Class of 2026 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2026 standouts that we watched at last Saturday's Rib City Classic in Cape Girardeau.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2466757,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4528.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4528.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2466757" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536491' first='Kaden' last='Benne'] (Mexico): A 6'3" shooting guard who has good size and athleticism for his position. He displayed some excellent defensive instincts along with some quick hands. He moves his feet and he gives very good effort. He started to assert himself offensively later in the game I watched him and he was knocking down perimeter jumpers and scoring on strong takes to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2466759,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4501_05f5b5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4501_05f5b5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2466759" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536437' first='Max' last='Wheeler'] (St. Vincent): A 6'3" small forward who plays the "Mr. Versatility" role very well for his team. He is a good ball handler who loves to pass the basketball and he did it well, particularly from the high post where he was hitting open cutters and shooters. The young lefty can also score well around the basket. He was also driving it well from the high post and hitting the mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2466762,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4433.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4433.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2466762" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaleb Herr (Cuba): A 6'6 forward who has good length and athleticism and who stays active at both ends of the court. He is effective when he can face the basket and take a defender off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2466763,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3699.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3699.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2466763" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aaron Jones (Hazelwood East): A 6'1 shooting guard who has a quick first step to slither into the lane for buckets. He also 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":2466764,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4495.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4495.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2466764" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grady Hall (Kelly): A 6'2 forward who had a strong game in a victory over St. Vincent. He's a solid lefty who was very good when he was attacking the basket with his athleticism. He also got out on defense and blocked a 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->