Forwards Who Can Stretch the Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of forwards who can stretch the defense with their perimeter shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2042907,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3851.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3851.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2042907" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1419878' first='Collin' last='Clark'] (Greenwood): The 6'7 2025 forward has been a standout since his freshman season. He has a nice stroke from 3-point range along with the ability to score inside. He earned Class 3?All-State honors after leading Greenwood to a district championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047566,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3427.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3427.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047566" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1315419' first='Clayton' last='Parker'] (Montgomery County): The 6'8 2025 forward led MOCO the its first Final Four appearance in 50 years. He was also excellent this summer with the Gateway-Knights. He has a sweet stroke from 3-point range to go along with his potent low post game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2482730,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_5303.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_5303.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2482730" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1562692' first='Tegan' last='Curley'] (Marshfield): A 6'7 2025 forward who has already committed to Austin Peay. He is a skilled combo forward who not only has downtown shooting range, but also three level scoring ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2449470,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2930.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2930.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2449470" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598832' first='Grady' last='Payton'] (Capital City): A 6'8 2026 forward who should be ready to break out as a primary scoring threat after a very productive sophomore year. His perimeter shooting is a big part of what he does, but he's got plenty of other positive aspects to his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2241417,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/IMG_6562.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/IMG_6562.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2241417" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425726' first='Will' last='Paulson'] (Francis Howell): The 6'6 2025 forward is coming off a big season where he led the Vikings to the quarterfinals of the Class 6 state tournament last year. He causes matchup problems with his ability to step out and hit the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438246,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Jack-Cubbage.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Jack-Cubbage.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2438246" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544891' first='Jack' last='Cubbage'] (Eureka): A 6'9 2025 forward who had some breakout performances this summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey']. He has a very nice looking high arching jumper. He should be ready for a bigger offensive role this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1300667,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/111-Reese-Minnix.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/111-Reese-Minnix.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1300667" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425342' first='Reese' last='Minnix'] (Rock Bridge): The 6'7 2025 forward is a skilled a solid player who had a nice summer for [program_tooltip program_id='2075378' first='MPJ' last='Elite'] 17U. He has a big body to play inside and he can open the floor by knocking down the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2527348,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/IMG_0929.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/IMG_0929.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2527348" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2099601' first='Aden' last='Jeffries'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'7'2026 forward who should step into a bigger role this season after the graduation of a talented senior class. He is an excellent 3-point shooter off the catch and he can also hit the one-dribble pull up jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->