Metro League Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Metro League, which is one of the top conferences in the state. John Burroughs and Principia shared the league title a year ago. John Burroughs advanced to the Class 4 state championship game. The Bombers will be strong again, as will Principia and MICDS. Also watched out for Westminster Christian Academy. Priory also advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class 3 state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1850526"],"_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-672bf3db9854f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'8" 2026 power forward is a force around the basket as a scorer, rebounder and shot blocker. As a sophomore, he averaged 16.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and nearly three blocks a game while shooting 62 percent from the field in leading the Bombers to the Class 4 state championship game. He has received multiple scholarship offers from Power 5 conference schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1557399"],"_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-672bf3db9859e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'11" 2026 forward who is force in the paint at both ends of the floor. He has good length and he runs the court well in transition. He helped [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] to the Nike EYBL 16U Peach Jam Championship. As a sophomore, he averaged 13.2 points and 6.7 rebounds while blocking 42 shots. He has received multiple Power 5 conference scholarship offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1790003"],"_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-672bf3db985dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'1" 2026 guard who is one of the top bucket-getters in the conference. He is a potent three-level scorer who can create off the dribble or play off the ball with his ability to read defenses. As a sophomore, he averaged 14.9 points, four rebounds and two assists a game while shooting 41 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2352805"],"_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-672bf3db98619"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'2" 2026 guard who is one of many talented underclassmen on a loaded Panthers team. He is really coming into his own as a prime scorer who can get a bucket at all three levels. He has also improved his athleticism around the rim. As a sophomore, he averaged 11 points, four rebounds and two assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1881005"],"_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-672bf3db98654"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'3" 2025 guard who returns after leading the Wildcats in scoring last season. The son of former St. Charles West and McDonald's All-American Ryan Robertson, JD averaged 13 points and four rebounds a game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. He made 68 triples last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OTHER PLAYERS OF NOTE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557486' first='DJ' last='Johnson'] 6'5" John Burroughs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2554727' first='Owen' last='Walther'] 6'4" John Burroughs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2604966' first='Mihajlo' last='Olujic'] 6'5” Principia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544909' first='Max' last='Steinbach'] 5'8" John Burroughs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2748388' first='Karim' last='Fall'] 6'5" MICDS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1955038' first='Evan' last='Montandon'] 6'2" Westminster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Travis Luhning 6'0" Lutheran South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matthew Lind 6'0" Lutheran South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barry Benson 5'11" Lutheran North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jack Parent, Priory</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='2090481' first='Jason' last='Stokes'] 6'3" MICDS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keshon Sims 6'4" MICDS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ronald Henry 6'7" Principia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2354962' first='Jaedyn' last='Jones'] 5'10" Principia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toby Akinyede 6'2" Westminster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966402' first='Henry' last='Hibey'], Priory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robby Temprano, Priory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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='2334909' first='Will' last='Powers'] 6'4" Westminster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334910' first='Sekou' last='Cisse'] 6'9" Principia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334905' first='Gassim' last='Toure'] 6'3" Principia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348237' first='Wyatt' last='Slay'] 6'3" Principia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kingston Money 6'3" Principia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348242' first='Tyler' last='Ray'] 6'3" MICDS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334942' first='Deyton' last='Lucas'] 6'7" Lutheran South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2410213' first='Terry' last='Evans'] 6'5" Lutheran North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2534730' first='Darrell' last='Crump'] 6'2" Westminster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2836966' first='Kyren' last='Evans'] 5'11 Lutheran North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->