SEMO Conference Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the SEMO Conference. Leading the way will be Sikeston, who will once again be one of the leading contenders in Class 5. Cape Girardeau Central welcomes back new coach Lamont Frazier to the bootheel. New Madrid Central will be re-tooling after winning back to back Class 3 state titles. Charleston looks to be competitive among the small schools with some new faces in bigger roles. Cape Notre Dame also hopes to make a move with the return of their top players.</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":["1419859"],"_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-672f870e8c082"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'2 2025 guard was tremendous last season in helping lead the Bulldogs to the state quarterfinals. He is strong on the drive with deep shooting range. He has committed to nearby SEMO.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1425731"],"_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-672f870e8c0dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 7'0 2025 center who is primed to have a breakout season. He is a mobile big who runs the court well and is also a good lob threat inside. The SEMO recruit is also an excellent rim protector on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2120369"],"_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-672f870e8c11a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'7 2025 wing player who should be one of the top scorers in the SEMO area. He has deep shooting range and he can also create his own shot off the dribble. He can also use his height to score inside and also grab offensive rebounds for putbacks.</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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tyseandre Edwards","_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":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cape Girardeau Central ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-672f870e8c1a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'6 2026 forward who has impressive athleticism. He has been an impact player for the Tigers since his freshman season. He can swoop in for layups and dunks, grab offensive rebounds and also knock down perimeter jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1553204"],"_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-673000431f164"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'0 2025 guard who is one of the top two-way guards in the region. He's a physically strong guard who can dominate on defense. He can also score in bunches with his 3-point shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OTHER PLAYERS OF NOTE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kolton Johnson 6'0" Cape Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2383765' first='Ra'Mond' last='Brooks'] 6'6 New Madrid Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2414241' first='Marvion' last='Cranford'] 6'4" New Madrid Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1887581' first='Lekereon' last='McCray'] 6'1" Sikeston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brett Dohogne 6'4" Cape Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan Landewee 5'9" Cape Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chris Artis 6'2" Sikeston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544879' first='Matayo' last='Rivers'] 5'11" Cape Girardeau Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Max Vogel 6'5" Cape Girardeau Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kolton Thoma 6'0" Jackson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2414253' first='Lee' last='Ivy'] 6'5" Jackson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tayshon Clark 6'1" Charleston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tucker Temples, Dexter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1789998' first='Marquel' last='Murray'] 6'3" Sikeston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1887582' first='Brendan' last='Durden'] 6'1" Poplar Bluff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2116962' first='Dallas' last='Williams'] 6'4" Poplar Bluff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1894979' first='Kobe' last='Thomas'] 5'10" Sikeston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2701958' first='Treshaun' last='Schanden'] 6'0" Charleston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shilyn Henderson 5'9" Charleston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sammy Durden 6'3" Poplar Bluff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Devin Dannenmueller 6'4" Cape Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dylan Rubel 6'4" Cape Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2383857' first='Justin' last='Briscoe'] 6'7" Dexter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2384058' first='Will' last='Guethle'] 5'11" Dexter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2617705' first='Jakarion' last='Ray'] 6'2" Sikeston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2564266' first='John' last='Ernst'] 6'7" Jackson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaden Williams, New Madrid Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(<em>PJ Farmer photo courtesy of Sean West/[program_tooltip program_id='2075378' first='MPJ' last='Elite'])</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->