New Names of 2027 Forwards at Midwest Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some New Names of Class of 2027 forwards who caught our attention at the Midwest Showcase in Kansas City, KS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891634,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3572.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3572.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2891634" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2694546' first='Aiden' last='Admire'] (Mid Buchanan): A 6'4" forward who displayed some impressive skills during the event. He rebounded the ball well and didn't mind the physicality in the lane. He was also stretching the defense with his 3-point shooting, especially from the corners. He could also drive it well from the perimeter, especially going to his left.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891636,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3621.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3621.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2891636" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rashad Herron (Grandview): A 6'5' forward who was very effective when he was slashing to the basket to score on the drive. He was also very good on the offensive boards where he displayed a quick second and third jump to get above the crowd. He is also capable of guarding multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891638,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3573.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3573.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2891638" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wyatt DeGrave (Monroe City): A 6'4" small forward who has good length and athleticism along with a versatile offensive game. He was knocking down 3-pointers throughout the weekend and he was also very effective on the drive. He would also go into the post, where he had a nice turnaround jumper on the baseline. He also had a defensive presence with a couple of blocked shots in the game I watched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891639,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3372.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3372.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2891639" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2892152' first='Francis' last='Slober'] (Oak Park): A 6'5" forward who entered the game and immediately started to make things happen with his strong motor and activity. He is an excellent offensive rebounder who has a real nose for the basketball. In addition to getting good positioning, he was more than willing to get out of his area to chase down rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jakaya Duff (Oak Park): A 6'8" forward who is long and lanky with an impressive wingspan. He runs the court very well in the transition game. He has an effective jump hook over his left shoulder and he will dunk it around the basket. He also has a nice spin move in the lane. He also has the tools be be a very good rebounder and shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891641,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3401.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3401.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2891641" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evan Parksel (St Joe Lafayette): A 6'4" small forward who has the potential be one of the top players in the city of St. Joe's if he continues to develop. He has good size and is a skilled ball handler and playmaker. He is an unselfish player who will make the right play and deliver the right pass. He is a capable scorer on the drive who will hit the pull up jumper. He rebounds the ball well, especially on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891645,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3490.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3490.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2891645" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dustyn McIntire (Lee's Summit North): A 6'9" forward who comes over from Nevada where he will provided some good size on the interior. He has good fundamentals as he keeps the ball up high on the catch and off of offensive rebounds. He has a nice shooting touch in the lane and he also passes the ball well out of the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->