Reebok World Championships Friday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri will be spending the weekend in Chesterfield this weekend at the Beal Center to check out the Reebok World Championships. Here is a look at some of the top standouts from Friday's first day of action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966383' first='Gary' last='Tilley'] (IQ Hoopz): The 6'4" 2026 wing from Richland put on one of the most impressive perimeter shooting displays that I've witnessed all summer. He was knocking down shot from well past the 3-point lane and he seemed to keep moving back with each attempt. It was really something to see. He was also able to score on some tough takes through contact when defenders closed out on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson Klope (SI Select): A 6'6" 2026 forward from McCracken (KY) who has a solid body and dynamic athleticism. He took off on one play and tried to dunk on three people. He missed, but that didn't stop the on-lookers from gasping at this explosive play. He is strong on the drive and he plays well when he gets two feet in the paint to score. He is also a very skilled passer with good court vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathaniel Marlow (SI Select): A 6'2" 2026 guard from Webber (IL) who is rock solid and knows how to put the ball in the basket. He is a three-level scorer who can line it up from 3-point range. He also uses the shot fake well to lift defenders and set up his drives to the basket or his pull up from the mid range. He is not rushed and he is always under control when he is on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2539650' first='Landan' last='Burchard'] (IQ Hoopz): The 5'10" 2026 point guard from Puxico showcased his quickness and three-level scoring ability. He was breaking defenders down and getting to the mid range and elevating over defenders, some who were four to five inches taller. He also pulled up to hit the high-arching 3-pointers. He is one of the best guards in the SEMO area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaiah Laux (Southern Illinois Raptors): A 2027 guard from Staunton (IL) who has already made close to 200 3-pointers in his first two years of varsity competition. His smooth shooting stroke was on point on Friday in a victory over [program_tooltip program_id='2607320' first='SEMO' last='Select']. He also has sound fundamentals to go along with his shooting. He attacked the close outs with some good penetrating moves, which he found open teammates on kick outs. He played the game under control. Nothing was rushed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2414264' first='Ethan' last='Schaupert'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2607320' first='SEMO' last='Select']): A 5'10 2027 guard from Farmington who is a high energy player. When his team was struggling to get something going, he would make a play to try to light a fire. He would pick a pocket to get a steal and a layup, dive for a loose ball or knock down a 3-pointer. He was also setting good screens, most impressive for a guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->