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<p>Missouri Western played host to several rising prospects on Friday — here are a few who stood out.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Harrison stood out as one of the more promising young lead guards at Missouri Western. He displayed excellent command with the ball in his hands, consistently creating scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates. His court vision and ability to read defenses added value to his playmaking role. Trelc impressed with his consistent outside shooting and brought a high-energy presence on both ends of the floor. His willingness to rebound and defend with intensity from the guard position highlighted his versatility and competitive edge.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">CJ is a legitimate two-way player who takes noticeable pride in his defensive effort. He stays active both on and off the ball, applying pressure and consistently disrupting offensive timing. His defensive instincts and energy set the tone for his team. Offensively, Duson excels at attacking long closeouts and finishing at the rim, showing creativity and control with finishes from a variety of angles. He also demonstrated the ability to stretch the floor, staying shot-ready and confident from the perimeter.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Jett brings a strong, physical frame to the guard position, which he pairs with a crafty offensive approach and excellent court vision. He's comfortable initiating offense, using his body to create space and find open teammates with sharp, timely passes. Samson was at his best when playing downhill, consistently making the right reads in the paint and setting up high-percentage scoring opportunities. He also proved to be a dependable threat from the perimeter, getting his feet set quickly and displaying impressive range beyond the arc.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Shoemaker is another young guard with a strong build and high basketball IQ. He excelled in ball screen situations, consistently creating advantages and keeping the defense in rotation. An unselfish playmaker, Kellen regularly made the right decision -- whether setting up a teammate or creating for himself. He showed comfort operating in the mid-range, with a quick pull-up jumper and a versatile floater package that allowed him to score efficiently in tight spaces.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Hayden is a unique young prospect with a long frame and an evolving offensive skill set. His physical tools give him a high ceiling, and he continues to show flashes of versatility that make him an intriguing long-term player. Gage demonstrated the ability to operate effectively both with his back to the basket and from the perimeter. His vision and passing ability stood out, consistently creating easy opportunities for teammates and helping maintain fluid offensive movement.</p>
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Missouri Western played host to several rising prospects on Friday — here are a few who stood out.
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5'10"
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N/A
CLASS
2027
State:
Kansas
School:
Emporia
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
PG/SG
CLASS
2026
State:
Kansas
School:
Blue Valley North
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
N/A
CLASS
2027
State:
Nebraska
School:
Omaha Skutt
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
PG
CLASS
2027
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6'5"
POS
SF
CLASS
2027
State:
Iowa
School:
Ankeny
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