A Look at Lefties on International Left Handers Day

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today happens to be International Left Handers Day. In this special day for southpaws, Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some good lefties around the state. There are many good ones in Missouri. We won't be able to list all of them. Here are a few.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2524389,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/IMG_5311.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/IMG_5311.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2524389" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1872262' first='Reese' last='Kimrey'] (Kickapoo): The 6'1 2026 point guard made a big jump as a sophomore at Poo and made an even bigger jump during the summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2075378' first='MPJ' last='Elite']. He's physically strong with good finishing ability on the drive and he can really ring the bell from long distance. He's poised to take another step as a junior for what should be another good Chiefs team in the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2374151,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_9136.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_9136.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2374151" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850530' first='Ian' last='Thomas'] (DeSmet): The 6'3 2026 point guard who was the chief ball handler and distributor for the Spartans Class 5 state championship team. He has good fundamentals and he is one of the most skilled slashing threats in the state. He has picked up Division I offers during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</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>[player_tooltip player_id='2090487' first='Cohen' last='Robinson'] (Rockhurst): The 6'4 2026 point guard is a slick ball handling, smooth passing floor leader who helped the Hawklets to a district championship last season. He had a strong summer season with the VWBA 16U squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2480820,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/Scottie-Adkinson-Elite-100.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/Scottie-Adkinson-Elite-100.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2480820" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334870' first='Scottie' last='Adkinson'] (Webster Groves): The 6'3 2027 guard is one of the most dynamic young players in the state. After an All-State freshman campaign, he had a big summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] 15U team. He was also one of the standouts at the Nike Elite 100 Camp in June.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2469045,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5064.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5064.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2469045" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881949' first='Trace' last='Combs'] (Harrisburg): The 6'5 2025 wing is one of the top Class 2 players to watch. He's a very skilled perimeter player who helped the Bulldogs to a district championship last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2460213,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3704_c8cd26.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3704_c8cd26.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2460213" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598869' first='Will' last='Salonies'] (Holt): A 6'0 2026 point guard with a smooth offensive skill package. He has been getting buckets since he entered the lineup as a freshman. He's very fluid and always under control and he gets where he wants to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2439224,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Abraham-Nayou.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Abraham-Nayou.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2439224" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598820' first='Abraham' last='Nayou'] (Maplewood): A 6'2 2026 guard who combines his quickness and strength to be a very potent offensive weapon. He is very effective with his power drives and he can also post up and score. He can also shoot it from 3-point range. He played for [program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 16U during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2496093,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_3055.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_3055.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2496093" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson Pitts (Prairie Home): A 6'5 2025 forward who was a Class 1 All-State selection last year. He's a tough matchup for small school opponents with his size and playmaking ability on the perimeter. He led Prairie Home to a berth in the state quarterfinals as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->