Some Class 5-6 Players You Should Know For Quarterfinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class 5 and 6 state quarterfinals will be held around the state. The eight winners will head to Columbia for next's Final Four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some under the radar players who have been major cogs in their team's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-67d3930418861"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Bulldogs have one of the state's top backcourts in PJ Farmer and [player_tooltip player_id='1553204' first='Tristan' last='Wiggins'], but their X-factor is this 7'0" 2025 forward who is headed to SEMO next season. He's very athletic and he runs the court very well. He is a tremendous lob threat on the back end. His best attribute is his shot blocking ability, which comes in handy on the back end of Sikeston's pressure defense. He had a tremendous performance in last week's district championship victory over Farmington with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 blocked shots. When he is playing well, the Bulldogs go to a different level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1424412"],"_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-67d39304188c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'1" 2025 guard was impressive last season in leading SCA to a berth in the Class 3 state championship game with his perimeter shooting. SCA has been moved up to Class 5 this season, but they are one game away from another Final Four appearance and the hot shooting Rieger is the main reason why. He scored 29 points in an impressive victory over Raytown in the district championship game. Over the past month of the season, he has been on fire as he is averaging 27 points a game. He is also a very good two-way player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1557492"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2697652,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67d3930418927"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'3 2025 guard is a four-year starter who led the Stars to a Class 5, District 6 championship. He is an athletic player with a lively body with three level scoring ability. He attacks the paint well with his quick first step and he elevates well on his jumper. He also hits enough 3-pointers to keep defenders honest. He scored 22 points in the district championship win against Holt. He is currently averaging 18 points a game. He also puts in the work on the defensive end as he plays the passing lanes well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2114716"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1910924,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67d393041897e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'1" guard who has had a very good and consistent season for the Wildcats, who won a Class 5, District 7 championship. He is currently averaging 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 steals while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range. He's very crafty when he gets into the lane to get buckets. He also has quick hands on defense to be disruptive and create turnovers. He was also the MVP of the William Jewell Classic after leading South to a championship of the Patterson Division. </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":2112626,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2843280' first='Keenan' last='Harris']","_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":"6'3u0022","_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":"SLUH","_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-67d3930418a17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'3 2026 forward who is a hard working player who gets good results with his high motor around the basket. He has a good shooting touch inside and he works the offensive boards hard. He averaged 17 points in the Class 6, District 1 tournament to lead the Jr. Bills to the championship. He is averaging 13 points and eight rebounds a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575983"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2502179,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67d3930418a6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'7" 2025 forward who is one of the most athletic bigs in the Kansas City area. He plays with a strong motor and he loves to attack the rim and dunk the ball whenever he gets the opportunity. He scored a game-high 23 points in the Hawklets victory over Raymore-Peculiar in the Class 6, District 6 championship game. He seals defenders well in the post and he scores with a nice jump hook over the left shoulder. He can also turn and face and attack off the dribble from the perimeter. His footwork is good and he can score with either hand around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->