Highland Shootout: Missouri Underclassmen 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: Missouri Underclassmen Top Performers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2334870' first='Scottie' last='Adkinson'] (Webster Groves – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adkinson started out the day with a monster performance in the first game.&nbsp; The explosive left handed scoring guard is just a pure bucket getter.&nbsp; He has shifty handles being able to get where he needs to get his shot off.&nbsp; Poured in a couple of three balls early which set everything else up.&nbsp; His quickness and burst with the ball in his hands putting pressure on the rim are impressive.&nbsp; His defense really started his offense as he often got steals taking them the other way for finishes in transition.&nbsp; He went for 25 points (11-18 FG) and 5 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194999' first='Miles' last='Simpson'] (Webster Groves – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simpson is the only freshman on this list, but man is his future bright!&nbsp; The state's top 2028 prospect lived up to it in our first evaluation of him.&nbsp; Long and lanky small forward at 6'5” that is so fluid with the rock in his hands especially in the open floor.&nbsp; Explosive putting it on the deck on the baseline along with finishing out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; The mid-range game was feathery as he pulled up for one after another all game long along with hitting a spot up three from the corner.&nbsp; Multi positional defender that has all the tools to be a high-major prospect.&nbsp; Went for 19 points (9-14 FG) and 7 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jimmy McKinney (Vashon – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinney earned MVP honors of Vashon's win over Quincy for his strong performance.&nbsp; The sophomore is one of the better guards in the Missouri 2027 class.&nbsp; Long and lanky shooting guard that is smooth with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Slices through the defense in transition and gets to the rim off the bounce for soft touch finishes.&nbsp; McKinney also drained a pair of threes.&nbsp; Like what he brings as a secondary playmaker passing the rock along with being an active defender with his hands getting steals on the perimeter.&nbsp; He had 17 points (5-8 FG), 4 assists, and 3 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2837053' first='Zion' last='Luque'] (Father Tolton – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Small sample size here, but liked the potential we saw out of this 6'5” small forward from Tolton.&nbsp; He was not one of their primary offensive weapons, but screams upside with his long and lanky frame and the fluidity he moves with.&nbsp; Hit a three looking comfortable letting it fly from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2334905' first='Gassim' last='Toure'] (Principia – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toure is a two guard for Principia that brings strength and big time athleticism.&nbsp; His skill set continues to really progress as well.&nbsp; In particular his passing as he zipped pastes all over the floor in their win against Columbia.&nbsp; The athleticism pops on the offensive glass and getting to the rack where he has excellent body control.&nbsp; He had 6 points (3-7 FG), 5 rebounds and 8 dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2334910' first='Sekou' last='Cisse'] (Principia – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cisse is among the top big men in the Missouri 2027 class.&nbsp; Athletic five man that runs the floor with such ease.&nbsp; He high points rebounds and gets on the offensive glass for put backs.&nbsp; He had 8 points (4-6 FG), 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2377735' first='Kingston' last='Money'] (Principia – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Money turned up in the second half for Principia helping them rout Columbia.&nbsp; Shot it very well from the perimeter draining 4-5 from distance en route to 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->