Highland Shootout: 2026 Missouri Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Highland Shootout took place over the weekend in an event that featured high profile talent from all over the country.&nbsp; In this story we break down prospects from Missouri in <strong>Highland Shootout: 2026 Missouri Top Performers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2375418' first='Tristan' last=''] Reed (John Burroughs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Absolutely dominant performance out of one of the premier prospects in Missouri regardless of class.&nbsp; The junior big man did pretty much whatever he wanted around the hoop with hooks shots, dunks, put backs, rim runs, and even putting it on the deck a little.&nbsp; He shot a high percentage from the field while doing it too!&nbsp; Monster performance on the glass with his strong hands grabbing them on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; He also protected the cup on the defensive end swatting shots.&nbsp; He had perhaps the best individual performance all day as he dropped 29 points (13-18 FG), 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks.&nbsp; No doubt high-major big man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1557399' first='Sheek' last='Pearson'] (John Burroughs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearson is the other twin tower for Burroughs.&nbsp; He is a long and leaner center that has a really high ceiling.&nbsp; The motor at times can run up and down throughout games, but there is no denying the talent.&nbsp; He is a plus athlete that had several finishes tipping offensive rebounds to himself.&nbsp; Passed it well for a big man.&nbsp; He had 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.&nbsp; Would like to see him play more free and not think so much as it slows things down and leads to mistakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1850530' first='Ian' last='Thomas'] (Desmet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big game out of this 2026 strong bodied wing from Desmet as he carried his team in a win over Moline.&nbsp; Power left handed wing that can shoot it from the perimeter with good size.&nbsp; Mixed in powerful takes with spinning layups, scoop shots, along with backing his man in for scores in the paint on his way to 18 points (7-9 FG).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2346155' first='Jordan' last='Boyd'] (Desmet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd caught our attention with a strong showing.&nbsp; Versatile piece that is a forward who plays with physicality finishing around the hoop and crashing the offensive glass for second chance opportunities going for 12 points (4-9 FG), 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2090504' first='Ben' last='Karsten'] (Vianney)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Karsten is the second scorer for Vianney next to Walsh.&nbsp; The wing is a solid shooter from mid-range that can stretch it to three on occasion although he did miss quite a few in this one.&nbsp; Good rebounder from his wing spot.&nbsp; He had 12 points (5-16 FG) and 6 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2090498' first='Kain' last='McCaskill'] (Vashon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCaskill like his older brother is a freak show athlete.&nbsp; The explosiveness in the open floor and open court are where he really shines.&nbsp; He had 7 points for Vashon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2352805' first='Quentin' last='Coleman'] (Principia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coleman was a breakout player in the final game of the night.&nbsp; The Principia 6'1” shooting guard was flat out getting buckets especially in the first half pouring in multiple threes along with getting to the rack and line.&nbsp; Name to track over the next 9 months as he had 22 points (7-11 FG) (4-5 3PT) and an insane 15 rebounds from his two guard spot which showed off his athleticism and motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1878296' first='Ron' last='Henry'] (Principia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henry is a big man that flashed early in the game for Principia with an explosive dunk and another finish off out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; The 6'7” four man has a good frame with some tools to work with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->