Who's Stepping Up In July

Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of talented players who have really been stepping up their play in recent grassroots action.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4382.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4382.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2465873" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1557399' first='Sheek' last='Pearson'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] 16U): The 6'11 2026 forward had quite a week in helping BBE to the 16U championship of the EYBL Peach Jam. He was one of the top shot blockers in the event with six in the semifinals and five in the championship game to go along with 14 points and four rebounds. He ran the court, stayed active and finished with numerous dunks.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2924.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2924.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2450858" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1563225' first='Jaydon' last='Eldridge'] (Porter Basketball Academy 17U): The athletic 6'3 2025 guard from Mexico has been pouring in buckets throughout the summer in a smooth and efficient manner. And he's been doing it at all three levels. He creates separation off the dribble and he elevates well in his jumper. His 3-point range is also impressive. He's been good for 20+ points every time he steps on the floor.       [player_tooltip player_id='2344220' first='Lincoln' last='Goodwin'] (MoKan EYCL 16U): The 6'4 2026 guard is a smooth backcourt player who is one of the best in the NWMO area. He has a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range and he creates well off the dribble. He can set up his defenders well before he beats them with an effective escape move. He moves well off the ball and reads defenses to get himself open for easy opportunities.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_5229.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_5229.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502179" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='2575983' first='Callen' last='Eskew'] (VWBA 17U): A 6'7" 2025 forward from Rockhurst who has been a big stock riser over the past several weeks. He was impressive at the Midwest Showcase in late June and he has carried that over into the month of July with VWBA. He is a dynamic athlete who energizes his team with rim runs and slam dunks. He is very mobile in the low post and he can also put the ball on the floor from the perimeter and attack well. His motor and high energy make him difficult to keep up with.     *******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_5312.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_5312.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502176" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='2114722' first='Elijah' last='Nabors'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075689' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] 16U): A 6'1" 2026 guard from Kickapoo who is smooth and shifty and can play at different speeds very effectively. His patience can lull a defender, then he's hitting them with a quick burst of quickness or a jab step to get to the rim. He has a smooth float game and he can contort his body to finish at different angles. If a defender backs off of him, he can step up and knock down the 3-pointer.     ******     [player_tooltip player_id='2539650' first='Landan' last='Burchard'] (SEMO Bulls 16U): A 5'9" point guard from Puxico who is an excellent distributor of the ball, but he can also assert himself and score when he calls his own number. He passes it well from different angles and with both hands. He also runs the pick and roll very effectively and he can feed the post well. He can beat full court pressure by himself when he turns on the jets. He's smooth on the dribble as he can keep defenders off balance. When they lean, he's by them and he can also hit them with a step-back 3-pointer off the bounce.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_4882.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_4882.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502175" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='2354962' first='Jaedyn' last='Jones'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075283' first='Arsenal' last='Hoops'] 16U): A 5'10" 2026 point guard from who has excellent speed and quickness and uses it to excel at both ends of the court. He is capable of playing either guard position comfortably. He's quick to get into the lane on dribble penetration and he is a capable shooter from 3-point range.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_3790.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_3790.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502192" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='2544955' first='Izy' last='Prude'] (Gateway-Knights 17U): The 5'10" 2025 guard from Hazelwood Central is a shooting guard in a point guard's body. He's a bucket who is capable of putting up points in bunches when he is on his game. He has the strength and quickness to get to his spots on the floor, either to power in the lane or hit stop and pop jumpers with good elevation. He can also line it up from 3-point range off the catch and off the bounce. He knocked down a 40-footer at the buzzer to give his team a dramatic one-point win at a recent Prep Hoops Tournament.

Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of talented players who have really been stepping up their play in recent grassroots action.