Midwest Spring Clash Sunday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of standout players who caught our eye during Sunday's second day of competition at the MADE Hoops Midwest Spring Clash in Chesterfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2855852,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Jimmy-McKinney-III.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Jimmy-McKinney-III.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2855852" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jimmy McKinney III ([program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] 16U): The 6'2" 2027 guard from Vashon had a big game in BBE's overtime victory over Factory United. He was a tough cover with his ability to score at all three levels. He also enjoys having the ball in his hands in the big moments of the game. He scored on a straight line drive in the final seconds to put the game into overtime. He was stopping on the dime to his the step-back from the mid-range and his 3-point stroke was smooth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2855859,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Chaion-Crump.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Chaion-Crump.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2855859" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536499' first='Cha'ion' last='Crump'] (Mid Mo Phenom 17U): The 6'4" 2026 guard from Battle was running with the Mid Mo Phenom this weekend. His combination of explosive athleticism and offensive skills made him fun to watch in the afternoon game. He was finishing shots above the rim on the drive and he also knocked down multiple 3-pointers. What I like about his performance was that he was under control and the game slowed down for him very well. He has a chance to really blossom as a senior next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2855861,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Jordan-Castor.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Jordan-Castor.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2855861" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Castor (Factory United 16U): A 6'0" point guard from Nebraska who was one of the most dynamic players that I watched during the day. He has tremendous speed and he used it to stay in attack mode throughout the game. He would put defenders back on his heels with his downhill drives, which would set up his pull up game from the mid-range and 3-pointers off the dribble. He is also a good on-ball defender who picked a few pockets in the open court, which led to transition layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2855865,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Kingston-Money.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Kingston-Money.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2855865" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2377735' first='Kingston' last='Money'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] 16U): A 6'3 2027 guard from Principia who is starting to blossom into a standout performer. He was instrumental in BBE's overtime victory at both ends of the floor. He stepped up and hit some big shots in the later stages of the game, including a Corner 3-pointer. He is also a stout defender who works hard to keep quick guards in front of him. He is physical and he moves his feet very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2855867,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Kendrick-Bratton.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Kendrick-Bratton.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2855867" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Le'Kendrick Bratton (WER1 15U): A 6'4" 2028 guard from Centralia (IL) who is an impressive young talent in the Southern Illinois area. He had some very nice moments in a game I watched against a very talented [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] 15U team. He is a tremendous young athlete who is capable of playing above the rim. He also has a pretty nice offensive bag. He can slice into the lane on the drive and he can also create off the dribble and hit perimeter jumpers off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2855878,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Carter-Margheim.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Carter-Margheim.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2855878" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter Margheim (Factory United 16U): A 6'5" 2026 forward from Nebraska who has a stout body and a whole lot of fundamentals in his offensive package. He is strong and he uses his body well to get great position in the low post. He moves taller defenders where he wants them to go and he uses his excellent footwork score inside very effectively. He is an excellent screener who hit the offensive boards very well. He also passed the ball well as he hit open cutters and shooters with on-time dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->