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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Central Missouri Athletic Conference, which features a host of talented teams and players in Mid-Missouri. Jefferson City Helias should field one of the top teams in Class 5 this season. Rock Bridge and Hickman will field strong teams while Jefferson City is coming off back to back Final Four appearances in Class 5. Battle will also be in the mix with its talented group of guards.</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":["1424921"],"_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-672c0031a51a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'6" 2025 forward returns for his final season after leading the Jays to back-to-back Final Four appearances, including a runner-up finish last season. He is a tremendous scorer around the basket. As a junior, he averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds a game while shooting 63 percent from the field. He is also an outstanding prospect on the baseball diamond.</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-672c0031a522d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'6" 2025 forward who is a two-sport standout with Division I scholarship offers in basketball and football. He is a skilled big man who can overpower defenders in the low post and also take them out on the perimeter to score on drives and jumpers. He led the Kewpies to a district championship last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2113567"],"_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-672c0031a5293"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'3" 2026 guard who has been the Crusaders' leading scorer in each of his first two varsity seasons. He has excellent athleticism to go along with his ability to score at all three levels. He will lead what will be one of the top Class 5 teams in the state this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1424414"],"_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-672c0031a52f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'9" 2025 point guard who is also a multi-sport standout. In addition to being one of the top guards in Mid-Missouri, he was also a state champion long jumper in track and field. He is an explosive athlete who excels in the open court with his speed and quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2346151"],"_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-672e971642608"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A skilled 6'7" 2026 forward who excels on the wing with his 3-point shooting ability. He moves well without the ball and he can really stretch the floor with his sharpshooting, which is among the best in the Mid Missouri area. He is coming off a strong summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MORE PLAYERS OF NOTE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1581548' first='Alex' last='Schonhardt'] 6'2" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119122' first='Sam' last='Lopez'] 5'8" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557433' first='Kendric' last='Johnson'] 5'10" Jefferson City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425342' first='Reese' last='Minnix'] 6'7" Rock Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881001' first='Brady' last='Davidson'] 6'5" Rock Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Judah Harris 5'9" Jefferson City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119125' first='Keyion' last='Cross'] 6'2" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544906' first='Keshun' last='Jackson'] 6'3" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dylan Davis 6'1" Rock Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maloki Reed 5'10" Smith-Cotton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Putnam 6'5 Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ra'saun Nichols 6'2" Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598832' first='Grady' last='Payton'] 6'8" Capital City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1858684' first='Rowen' last='Buffington'] 6'3" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536470' first='Alex' last='Wood'] 6'6" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chaion Crump 6'4" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2207940' first='Donovan' last='Parris'] 6'2" Rock Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334930' first='Brandon' last='Rooks'] 6'1" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528009' first='Ross' last='Buffington'] 6'4" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528006' first='Beau' last='Blanton'] 6'5" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jakoby Laboy 5'11" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528205' first='Jaden' last='Bauman'] 6'0 Capital City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nick Timbrook 6'2" Rock Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2225554' first='Will' last='Grus'] 6'4" Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drew Barry 6'3" Smith-Cotton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alan Poague 6'3" Camdenton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->