St. Louis Area Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top stock risers from the St. Louis area. They have productive months of June and it has continued into July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2906513,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_2508.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_2508.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2906513" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790004' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards'] (Cardinal Ritter): The 6'1" 2026 guard really picked up some Division I interest after some strong showings during June live period events in Kansas City and Chicago. He displayed his athleticism and playmaking skills along with his ability to score at all three levels. He shoots a smooth jumper with great range as he comes off screens shot ready. He has a nice pull up game from the mid range and he can finish around the basketball with strength and craftiness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2906531,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3907.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3907.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2906531" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348237' first='Wyatt' last='Slay'] (Principia): The 6'4' 2027 guard has continued to raise his level of play, where he received his first Division I offer from SIUE. He is a consummate glue-guy who can play multiple positions to help his team. He is a knock-down shooter from 3-point range, but he also offers strong rebounding, solid ball handling and the ability to defend multiple spots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2906535,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3747.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3747.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2906535" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2377735' first='Kingston' last='Money'] (Principia): A 6'3" 2027 guard has continued his rise ever since the beginning of the grassroots season and it has continued through June and into this week's Nike 16U Peach Jam, where he plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite']. He is comfortable at the point with the ball in his hands and he is also an effective slasher who also shoots it well from 3-point range. More Division I programs are starting to get on board with Kent State being the more recent to offer this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2895848,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3882.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3882.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2895848" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2417877' first='John' last='Hawkins'] (SLUH): I watched the 6'5" 2027 shooting guard at a couple of events in Kansas City and Francis Howell North, and he is primed to really break out next season. Along with his excellent height, he has deep shooting range and he can also create off the dribble. He is also getting stronger which should enable him to attack more effectively on the drive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2906543,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3493.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3493.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2906543" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leon Powell II (Vashon): The talented 6'6" 2027 wing player picked up his latest Division I offer from SIUE last week. He has positional size and excellent length and he has continued to display his scoring ability from all three levels. He athleticism was also in full display as well. He elevates well on the pull up jumper from the mid-range area and he can play through contact with his added strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2355305,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/IMG_9150.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/IMG_9150.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2355305" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346155' first='Jordan' last='Boyd'] (DeSmet: The 6'4 2026 wing player has picked up recent offers from SEMO and Eastern Illinois. He is a very talented, high energy player whose motor never stops. He gets into the lane consistently and scores tough buckets through contact. He can also knock down open 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->