Earl’s Arch Madness Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top standouts who caught our eye on Saturday on the first day of the Arch Madness in Chesterfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2506316,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6589.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6589.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2506316" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aiden Stevenson (LHBA 15U): A dynamic 5'7 2027 point guard from Cardinal Ritter put on a show in his team's win over SEMO Select. He hit two buzzer beaters at the end of each half, including the one that gave LHBA a 60-57 win. In between those bombs, he controlled the game at both ends with his speed. He broke off defenders with hesi moves and blow bys. On defense, he had three steals in the open court which led to layups. He was fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2506319,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6616.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6616.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2506319" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trystan Fry (United Hoops): A 6'2 2025 guard from Sun Prairie, WI who topped the 20-point mark in a win in the afternoon. His offensive game had a nice old school feel as he went at his own speed and got wherever he wanted to go. He would yo-yo with the ball and get to his spot in the mid range and sink the jumper. He was scoring on twisting drives and 3-pointers. Everything looked very easy and very efficient.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2506320,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6558.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6558.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2506320" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2403906' first='Madden' last='Bohning'] (STL Elite 15U): A 6'3 2027 guard from Orchard Farm who had an excellent overall game in the morning with his scoring and playmaking. The young lefty did the lion's share of his team's ball handling and he created well for his teammates with his passing. He was dropping some nice dimes off the bounce. He used his size and strength to get to his spots on the floor. He was a strong finisher in the lane and he could post up effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2506322,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6618.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6618.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2506322" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2414256' first='Cannon' last='Roth'] (SEMO Select 17U): A 6'5 2025 forward from Farmington who has a versatile blend of physical strength and finesse that makes him tough to defend. He's a big body with handles and the ability to score at three levels. He could freight train downcourt, then hit you with a spin move and finger roll. He hit the 3-pointer off the pick and pop and he has a nice mid range jumper from the elbow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2506323,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6555.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6555.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2506323" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2404101' first='Kellan' last='O'Keefe'] (Hardwood Elite 15U): A 6'4 2027 guard from Lindbergh who is very skilled and has a bright future. He has good length and he has a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range. He was also causing disruption on defense with his length. He's young for his grade and appears to be still growing. As he gains more physical strength, he should develop into a nice prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2506324,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6600.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6600.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2506324" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2423240' first='Joshua' last='Nichols'] (Life League Silver): A 6'4 2026 guard from Parkway North who put on an impressive offensive display in the afternoon game. His game was working at all three levels as he buried long range 3-pointers, which set up his drive game. He had a great athletic play where he followed up his own missed 3-pointer with a flying offensive rebound and putback in virtually one motion. He also made some off balance runners in the lane that were impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->