SWMO Teams at the Midwest Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the teams from the SWMO region who we watched at the Midwest Showcase in Kansas City, KS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896908,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3442.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3442.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2896908" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last='']-Rogersville: The Wildcats have gone to back to back Final Fours in the Class 4 state tournament. They have the firepower to make another deep run and beyond, led by 6'4 2027 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2334901' first='Chase' last='Branham'] who is a national Top 50 prospect in the class. He has scholarship offers from several P4 colleges around the country. The Moore brothers look ready to take another big step. [player_tooltip player_id='2706483' first='Marcus' last='Moore'] is a 6'7 2027 power forward who holds things down inside while 6'6 2028 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2607456' first='Titus' last='Moore'] was a matchup nightmare in the event with his strength and versatile skill set. Sutton Shock is a 6'5" 2026 wing player who can also dial it up from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896911,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3553.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3553.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2896911" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kickapoo: The Chiefs have been rolling out one winning season after another and 2026 will be no different. They have one of the deepest backcourts in the state with four excellent guards. The most experienced is 6'1 2026 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1872262' first='Reese' last='Kimrey'], a slick ball-handling lefty who can score from all three levels. A trio of 2026 guards who can also get it done are 6'2" [player_tooltip player_id='2114722' first='Elijah' last='Nabors'], 6'2" [player_tooltip player_id='1883051' first='Brayden' last='Rubidoux'] and 6'0" [player_tooltip player_id='1641833' first='Vincent' last='Mhire']. Another 2026 guard who can also contribute is 5'10" point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2552529' first='Rylee' last='Tan'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896913,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3555.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3555.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2896913" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nixa: The Eagles put together another strong campaign, which ended up in a third-place finish in the Class 6 state tournament. The anchor of the team is back in 6'4" 2027 forward [player_tooltip player_id='2194413' first='Adam' last='McKnight'], who is a physical force in the paint as a scorer and rebounder. He is also an All-State quarterback on the Eagles' Class 6 state runner-up team. Point guard Randy Flint is a 6'2" jet who can really excel in the open court with his speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2468377,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4940.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4940.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2468377" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rolla: Although I didn't watch the Bulldogs play in Kansas City, I watched them in two previous events during June. They will have another strong unit led by 6'4" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1790000' first='Ethan' last='Brown'], who had another excellent performance during the weekend. It was enough to earn a scholarship offer from Illinois of the Big Ten Conference. [player_tooltip player_id='2544025' first='Paxton' last='Ledbetter'] is a 6'7" 2026 forward who is primed for a big senior season at both ends of the court. 6'3" 2026 Cooper Gideon can really shoot it from 3-point distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896920,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3602.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3602.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2896920" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Catholic: The Fighting Irish should field another competitive team with its strong guard play. I was impressed with 6'0" 2026 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1918815' first='Ryder' last='Rowden'], who is an excellent playmaker and scorer. 6'0" 2027 guard Ralph Duda is another talented player who can shoot it from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896921,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3531.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3531.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2896921" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolivar: The Liberators were an impressive team to watch as they are an unselfish team that really moves the ball around the perimeter. They also have multiple 3-point shooters, which makes them difficult to guard. One player who I really liked was 6'3" 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2715360' first='Colton' last='Ingold'], who is an athletic wing who can shoot the ball and rebound. Lucas Pock and Wyatt Campbell are a pair of solid 6'4" 2026 forwards while 2027 guard Dorian Gonzales shoot it well in the game I watched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896925,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3405.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3405.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2896925" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hillcrest: The Hornets have one of the top guards in the SWMO area in 5'10" 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2334926' first='Kyrese' last='Simpson']. He is a quick, change of pace point guard who can distribute the ball and score from all three levels. Fellow 2027 Jayven Jones is a 6'7" forward who is long and athletic with the ability to rebound and block shots. Hillcrest also has a pair of impressive incoming 2029s in 6'1" guard Derrick Dailey and 6'4" forward [player_tooltip player_id='2898246' first='Kaivon' last='Alexander'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2895023,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3641.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3641.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2895023" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willard: The Tigers look to field another competitive unit in the upcoming season. They have some good personnel on the perimeter, led by 5'11" 2026 guard J.J. Huskisson, who can score, distribute and play strong defense. 6'3" 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2920312' first='Uzziah' last='Huskisson'] is an athletic wing player with a big upside while 5'10" 2026 guard Jude Wallace was shooting it well from 3-point range. Holding it down inside was 6'4" 2026 Nahmy Kelley, a big body who plays with a lot of intensity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2893456,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3663.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/IMG_3663.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2893456" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carl Junction: The Bulldogs were impressive in the game I watched as they had a lot of interchangeable parts. Rashaad McDonald and JoJo Ballard are a pair of 2026 slashing wing players in the 6'2" range. [player_tooltip player_id='2839177' first='Kolby' last='Martin'] is a long and lanky 6'3" 2027 wing player who can shoot it from 3-point range. CJ also had a pair of capable point guards in 6'0" 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2894237' first='Maddox' last='Shorter'] and 6'1" 2028 Bryant Hanks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->