Reebok World Championships 2027 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri was in Chesterfield on Friday to watch the opening night of the Reebok World Championships. Here is a look at a talented group of Class of 2027 players that we watched during the evening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2498864,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6370.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6370.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2498864" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2205728' first='Brennen' last='Meloy'] (SEMO United): A 6'2 combo guard from Bunker who has strength and toughness to go along with his talent. He was powering into the lane as well as hitting 3-pointers. He was also setting up teammates for easy buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2498865,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6402.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6402.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2498865" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528020' first='Jay' last='White'] (SEMO Aces): A 5'11 point guard from Richland (Essex) who is an impressive scorer from all three levels. He's quick and he has good court vision and a high basketball IQ. He also rebounds well from the guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2498867,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6367_505e09.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6367_505e09.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2498867" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ledon Webb (SEMO United): A talented point guard from Hayti who displayed some impressive long range shooting from well beyond the 3-point line. He's also capable of penetrating and using his strong body to draw contact to get the bucket and the And 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2441723,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Hudson-Bock.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Hudson-Bock.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2441723" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2429228' first='Hudson' last='Bock'] (Tri-State Select): A 6'0 point guard from Palmyra who can play the scorer and playmaker roll with equal effectiveness. His shooting stroke is good from 3-point range. He also sees the court well and spreads the ball to his teammates with effective passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2498878,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6378.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6378.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2498878" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528029' first='Nicolai' last='Combat'] (SEMO United): A 6'3 wing from Hayti who is an excellent slashing threat on offense. The young lefty gets into the lane on smooth drives where he can contort his body in mid air to score at different angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2498868,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6390.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6390.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2498868" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528013' first='Zion' last='Bell'] (SEMO United): A 6'5 forward from Malden who is a solid young post players. He sets solid screens and he makes tough catches in traffic to score inside. I like his mobility and footwork as he can rebound out of his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2498874,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_2615.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_2615.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2498874" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2429235' first='Pierce' last='White'] (Tri-State Select): A 6'0 point guard who has good fundamentals and who plays with a smooth demeanor. He penetrates in the lane well and he can also score in the lane with good footwork and his uses of fakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2498871,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6381.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6381.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2498871" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ty Campbell (SEMO United): A 6'0 point guard from South Pemiscot who plays with a relentless motor, especially on the defensive end. He was picking up opposing ball handlers in the backcourt and harassing them from end to end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2499058,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6313.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6313.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2499058" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837006' first='Jarel' last='Jackson'] (Missouri Phoenix): A 5'11 point guard from Lesterville who is a steady ball handler and floor leader. He doesn't blow by defenders, but he was able to get into the lane by lulling defenders and turning the corner with a quick burst to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2499051,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6388.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6388.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2499051" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2383857' first='Justin' last='Briscoe'] (SEMO United): A 6'7 forward who has a long and lanky frame and is still in the developmental stages. What I like about him was that he wasn't afraid to mix it up and get physical inside. He runs the court very well and he did a good job blocking shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2499059,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6327.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6327.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2499059" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter St. Genne (Missouri Phoenix): A 6'0 guard from Lesterville who came off the bench to provide some very good perimeter shooting. He was coming off down screens to make shots. He also had a nice shot fake and side step 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2499055,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6371.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6371.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2499055" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2384058' first='Will' last='Guethle'] (SEMO United): A 5'10 point guard from Dexter who is a solid ball handler who distributes the ball well. He also had a nice shooting stroke from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->