A Look at Class 6

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top players and teams in Class 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>THE STARTING FIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1419869"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67491c9eaa1d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'5" 2025 guard who returns after leading the Northmen to a Final Four berth in the state tournament. A do-it-all performer, he averaged 16 points and eight rebounds as a junior. He recently signed with the University of San Diego.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2378176,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1873552' first='Jahidi' last='White Jr'].","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Chaminade","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67491c9eaa28d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'8" 2026 power forward who is a force around the basket for the Red Devils. As a junior, he averaged nine points and seven rebounds in helping the Red Devils to a berth in the state finals. He has received multiple scholarship offers from Power 4 collegiate programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1715259"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67491c9eaa305"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'4" 2025 guard who was the top scorer from last year's Spartans' team that won the Class 5 state championship. As a junior, he averaged 14 points, four rebounds and four assists while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range. He has signed with North Dakota State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2334869"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67491c9eaa34b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'8" 2027 forward who is one of the top young prospects in the country in his class. He is primed to step into a larger role as a scorer, playmaker and leader this season. As a freshman, he averaged 11 points and nine rebounds a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1419872"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67491c9eaa38b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'6" 2025 power forward who is one of the best two-sport athletes in the state. As a junior, he averaged 14 points and nine rebounds in leading the Kewpies to a district championship. A standout tight end on the football team, he is headed to Colorado State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TEN MORE PLAYERS OF NOTE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1873523' first='Jamison' last='White'] (Chaminade): A 6'8 2026 forward who returns after helping the Red Devils to a berth in the state finals. He has multiple Division l offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1422720' first='Caleb' last='Estes'] (Oak Park): A 6'3 2027 guard who has been a four-year standout player for the Northmen. He averaged 15 points a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1775703' first='Eli' last='Herbert'] (Grain Valley): A sharpshooting 6'3 2026 guard who has already given a commitment to Division I Liberty. He averaged 17 points a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425726' first='Will' last='Paulson'] (Francis Howell): A 6'7 2025 forward who averaged 18 points and six rebounds to lead the Vikings to a district championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1424414' first='Vernell' last='Holt Jr.'] (Battle): A 5'9 2025 point guard who is a standout basketball player and a state champion long jumper in track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2120369' first='Kole' last='Deck'] (Jackson): A 6'7 wing player who is one of the top players in the SEMO area. He is a three-level scorer with great range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1419871' first='Xavier' last='Wilson'] (Staley): A 6'7 2025 forward who is a tremendous all-purpose player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850530' first='Ian' last='Thomas'] (DeSmet): A 6'3 2026 point guard for the Class 5 state champions. He's received multiple Division l offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1424395' first='Jackson' last='Shorter'] (Kickapoo): A 6'7 2025 forward who averaged 13 points and six rebounds a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matthew Michalski (CBC): A 6'10 2025 center who has signed with Cal-State Fullerton. He is a physical post player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A FEW TEAMS TO WATCH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chaminade: The Red Devils return a loaded squad from last year's state runners-up unit. They have plenty of size up front in 6'8" 2026s Jahidi and [player_tooltip player_id='1873523' first='Jamison' last='White'] along with 6'10" 2025 center [player_tooltip player_id='1419870' first='Ben' last='Winker']. The glue of the team returns in 2025 guards [player_tooltip player_id='1424396' first='Collin' last='Perry'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1887576' first='Colin' last='Keller']. Also returning are 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1446576' first='Jonny' last='Jordan'] and 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1557432' first='Jacob' last='Robinson'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak Park: The Northmen return all of their key pieces from last year's Final Four squad. They are led by 6'5" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1419869' first='Corbin' last='Allen'] and 6'3" 2025 shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1422720' first='Caleb' last='Estes']. Also back are 6'3" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2119118' first='Zeek' last='Brown'], 5'10" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1850445' first='Adam' last='Tanner'] and 6'4" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1850444' first='Josh' last='Kori'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeSmet: The Spartans are up in Class 6 after winning the Class 5 state championship last season. They return a strong nucleus, led by 6'4" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1715259' first='Riley' last='Massey'],, 6'3" 2026 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1850530' first='Ian' last='Thomas'], 6'1" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1557460' first='Owen' last='Duff'] and 6'4" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2346155' first='Jordan' last='Boyd'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kickapoo: The Chiefs will once again have one of the top teams in the SWMO area. They return a strong inside-outside combo in 6'7" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1424395' first='Jackson' last='Shorter'] and 6'1" 2026 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2617597' first='Reese' last='Kimrey']. The Chiefs have a group of talented guards ready to step up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Staley: The Falcons won more than 20 games again and are primed for another strong season with the return of its top scorer in 6'0" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1419868' first='Avian' last='Webb'] and 6'7" 2025 all-purpose player [player_tooltip player_id='1419871' first='Xavier' last='Wilson']. A pair of 2027s who also had good freshmen seasons are guard [player_tooltip player_id='2334945' first='Tra' last='Moore'] and 6'4" forward [player_tooltip player_id='2334971' first='Jackson' last='Smith'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cardinal Ritter: The Lions are retooling after winning back to back state champions. They have a talented newcomer in 6'1" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1790004' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards']. Returning from last year's squad is 6'3" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1850523' first='Oscar' last='Patterson'] and 6'8" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2099601' first='Aden' last='Jeffries'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timberland: The T'Wolves should field one of their strongest teams in recent years. They return a talented trio in 6'2" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1887578' first='Jacob' last='Aydelott'], 6'7" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1439835' first='Mason' last='Carroll'] and 6'0" 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2347377' first='James' last='Aydelott']. New to the mix is talented 6'4" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2357753' first='Gavin' last='Kimberlin'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rockhurst: The Hawklets are primed for another excellent season. Returning are 6'3 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2090487' first='Cohen' last='Robinson'] along with 6'6 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2346142' first='Kevin' last='Sullivan'] and 6'7 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2575983' first='Callen' last='Eskew'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park Hill: The Trojans should be one of the top teams in the Kansas City area. They return 6'4" 2025 guard Cam Jones, 6'0" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2090492' first='Isaiah' last='Caston'] and 6'4" 2026 Donovan Fonville. New to the team is 6'6" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1425347' first='Leo' last='Gayman'], a transfer from William Chrisman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Battle: The Spartans will feature a group of talented guards, led by 5'9" 2025 All-State performer [player_tooltip player_id='1424414' first='Vernell' last='Holt Jr.'] Also returning are 6'1" 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2334930' first='Brandon' last='Rooks'], 6'2" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2119125' first='Keyion' last='Cross'] and 6'3" 2025 DeShun Jackson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rock Bridge: The Bruins will field a tall and talented front line with 6'7 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1425342' first='Reese' last='Minnix'], 6'6 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2346151' first='Will' last='Priest'] and 6'6 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1881001' first='Brady' last='Davidson']. Also back is 2025 guard Dylan Davis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marquette: The Mustangs return a talented squad that should be strong in the St. Louis Suburban Conference. They return their top scorer in 6'2" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1598824' first='Brody' last='Owen'] along with 6'2" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1598834' first='Jack' last='Prunty'] and 6'6" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2117946' first='Alex' last='Komorech']. A young player on the come up is 6'8" 2027 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2617596' first='Parker' last='Hoffman'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Francis Howell: The Vikings advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. The return their top scorer in 6'7 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1425726' first='Will' last='Paulson'], along with talented guards [player_tooltip player_id='1850531' first='D'Anthony' last='McJames'], [player_tooltip player_id='2536496' first='Aiden' last='O'Haire'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2404058' first='Lincoln' last='Swan'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->