Teams We Watched at Lindenwood Camp

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the teams we saw during our two-day visit to Lindenwood's Team Camp, which was presented by Gerdeman Camps. We didn't get a chance to see all of them, but these were some that he got a look at.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2762265,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/IMG_9909.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/IMG_9909.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2762265" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Battle: The Spartans featured a very talented group of perimeter players who can get buckets and create their offense. 6'1" 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2334930' first='Brandon' last='Rooks'] was one of the most impressive players in the camp with his three-level scoring ability. [player_tooltip player_id='2536499' first='Cha'ion' last='Crump'] is a 6'4" 2026 guard with explosive athleticism along with a nice stroke from 3-point range. Jacobi Laboy is a 5'11" 2027 guard who will emerge this season as a big factor. He has been playing well this spring and early summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2876792,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_2422.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_2422.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2876792" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hickman: The Kewpies will have some new faces in key roles, but they have some talented players. Up front, 6'5" 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2225554' first='Will' last='Grus'] is a versatile forward who can excel on the perimeter and in the post while 6'3" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2731393' first='Elijah' last='Tatum'] is an excellent athlete who can rebound and play good defense. Lee Stockman is a 6'4" 2027 small forward with a versatile skill set. Theo Miller and Jahsear Horsely are a pair of talented 2028 guards while Hunter Jackson is a 5'10" 2026 point guard who can score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2878464,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_2614.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_2614.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2878464" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Dominic: The Crusaders are a team dominated by 2027s who played and grew together on the varsity together. Will Struckman is a 6'6" forward who can facilitate offense with his versatile skill set and 6'5" [player_tooltip player_id='2833673' first='Grant' last='Giesmann'] can also handle the ball on the perimeter. Guard [player_tooltip player_id='2873333' first='Ace' last='Armstrong'] can light it up from 3-point range while [player_tooltip player_id='2458510' first='Austin' last='Ryan'] can really attack the basket. 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2423607' first='Luke' last='Roberts'] and 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2835320' first='Reiter' last='Kandlbinder'] can also shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2878241,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_2603.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_2603.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2878241" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marquette: The Mustangs displayed an impressive 1-2 combination is 2026s [player_tooltip player_id='1598824' first='Brody' last='Owen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2117946' first='Alex' last='Komorech']. Owen is a 6'3 guard who had a very productive weekend as one of the top offensive players in the event. He was getting buckets at all three levels. The 6'6" Komorech was putting in work around the basket. He can also drive it as well. 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2533799' first='Ayden' last='Lemons'] is a talented young point guard who is ready for a bigger role next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2697665,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_8231_2eeaa8.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/IMG_8231_2eeaa8.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2697665" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CBC: The Cadets will put a lot of young players on the court, but they will be led by 6'3" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1872266' first='Devin' last='Houston'], who is one of the most powerful players in the state. When he decides to get downhill on the drive, he is tough to stop. 2028s [player_tooltip player_id='2569193' first='Braiden' last='Alford'] and Tristan Howard are talented young guards who will continue to emerge as sophomores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2762258,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/IMG_9951.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/IMG_9951.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2762258" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hazelwood East: The Spartans have some quality players back, which include its talented backcourt of 6'1" 2026 Aarron Brown and 6'4" 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2528023' first='Paul' last='Crawford']. Brown is a skilled lefty who can break down defenders off the dribble and hit perimeter shots. Crawford is an impressive big guard who can attack the basket well. I was also impressed with 6'5" 2027 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2701089' first='Javon' last='Pringle'], who got a lot of things done with his athleticism and activity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2459226,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3763_e4e187.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3763_e4e187.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2459226" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Charles West: The Warriors also have an impressive 1-2 combination in 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2338877' first='Karson' last='Gerdeman'] and 2027 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2403915' first='Camden' last='Evjen']. Gerdeman is a 6'0" point guard who is a primary scoring threat who can also multi-task as the teams playmaker and stabilizer. The 6'7" Evjen is a excellent perimeter shooter who is really becoming more of a factor as a low post scorer and rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2879641,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/Keon-Griffin-Jr.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/Keon-Griffin-Jr.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2879641" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lift for Life: The Hawks will be an up and coming program under the guidance of first-year coach Kevin Baker. They will have a nice blend of veteran upperclassmen and a group of talented newbies. The 2026 who looks very good is 6'5" forward Tedumbari Nassah who is an impressive athlete. The youngsters on board are 2028 guards [player_tooltip player_id='2918982' first='Keon' last='Griffin Jr.'] and Porsche Jarrett.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2873791,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Oliver-Puljic.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Oliver-Puljic.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2873791" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summit: The Falcons have a strong post player inside and very capable backcourt. The big man inside is 6'8" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1872264' first='Oliver' last='Puljic'], who is force around the basket as a scorer and rebounder. The backcourt is very solid with smooth 2027 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2617595' first='Myles' last='Jelks'] and 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2404404' first='Bradley' last='Wyatt']. Both can really shoot it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2638902,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7804.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7804.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2638902" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Festus: The Tigers should be one of the top teams to watch in the Jefferson County area. [player_tooltip player_id='2617580' first='Drew' last='Johnson'] is a very good 6'4" 2026 guard who can shoot the ball and handle the ball handling duties. [player_tooltip player_id='2701091' first='Nate' last='Womack'] is a bulky 6'5" 2027 forward who can really operate in the low post. Aiden Clifton and [player_tooltip player_id='2334971' first='Jackson' last='Smith'] are also solid players on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2638894,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7813.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/IMG_7813.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2638894" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wentzville Holt: The Indians will have a strong group of 2026s returning from their 20-win team that played for a district championship. 6'0" point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1598869' first='Will' last='Salonies'] is a smooth lefty who can score at a high level and also make his teammates better. [player_tooltip player_id='2410053' first='Abhijot' last='Bajwa'] is a 6'4" guard who is starting to take his game to another level during the summer. [player_tooltip player_id='2381529' first='Jace' last='Evans'] and Pierce Behrndt are pair of hard-working 6'4" forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2457365,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3173.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3173.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2457365" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helias: The Crusaders should once again be one of the top teams in the Mid Missouri area. Their top returning player is 6'4" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last=''] Hillman, who was shooting the ball well during the weekend. They also have some talented guards with size in 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1858684' first='Rowen' last='Buffington'] along with 2027s [player_tooltip player_id='2528006' first='Beau' last='Blanton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2528009' first='Ross' last='Buffington'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->