Class 3 Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews with a look at a group of Class 3 forwards to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334910' first='Sekou' last='Cisse'] (Principia): The 6'9" 2027 forward was a force in the paint for the Panthers' state championship team. He had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the victory over KIPP KC Legacy in the state championship game. He is an elite rebounder who continues to improve his offensive game. He averaged 11 points and seven rebounds a game while blocking 41 shots as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1878296' first='Ron' last='Henry'] (Principia): A 6'7" 2026 forward who has been one of the building blocks of the Panthers' program that has become a statewide power. He is a good athlete who plays with a strong motor. He loves to rebound the basketball and he runs the court well. He averaged five points and five rebounds for the state champions last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2352733' first='Jax' last='Baxter'] (Stockton): A 6'6" 2026 small forward who has the size and length to impact play at both ends of the court. He can handle the ball and facilitate offense for his team. He is also a very skilled offensive player who work the high post well as a driver, passer and shooter. He can also step out and shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braden Smith (Scott City): A 6'5" 2027 small forward who is an impressive young prospect in the SEMO area. He can play the point forward role with his ability to handle the ball and facilitate offense. He also works well in the high post area where he can wheel and deal on the drive or hit the jumper. He can also score around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2839189' first='Jamarion' last='Glover'] (North Callaway): A 6'4" 2026 power forward who is one of the top returning players in the EMO Conference. He has a strong physical presence in the paint with his big body. As a junior, he averaged 11 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 53 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2952134' first='Wyatt' last='DeGrave'] (Monroe City): A 6'4" 2027 small forward who is a excellent all-around athlete as a quarterback on the football field and a smooth shooting basketball player. He has good size and he has the ability to score at all three levels. He can score off the dribble and he can knock down 3-pointers on a consistent basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2915430' first='Wyatt' last='Henry'] (Seymour): A 6'8" 2026 forward who is a hidden gem in the SWMO area. He is a very skilled player with good athleticism. He can attack well off the drive and also step out and shoot it from 3-point range. He was very impressive at our Prep Hoops Expo earlier this month at Chaminade.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2843284' first='Clark' last='Scott'] (East Buchanan): A 6'5" 2026 forward who returns after helping East Buch to a district championship and a berth in the state quarterfinals. He has a versatile skill set as he can score in the post and pass it well. He runs the floor and can hit 3-pointers to stretch the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2352738' first='Talon' last='Timmons'] (Lamar): A 6'3" 2026 small forward who returns after leading Lamar to a berth in the state quarterfinals last season. He is a smooth offensive player who really operates well from 15 feet on in. He has a nice shooting touch from the mid range and he can also drive it well. He uses shots fakes very effectively to set up his moves. He can also step out and shoot the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837274' first='Rowan' last='Cox'] (Windsor): A 6'1" 2027 forward who was an All-District selection as a sophomore. The thick bodied youngster plays bigger than his actual height with his physical strength and strong motor. He can score inside and he can also stretch the defense with his 3-point shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2694546' first='Aiden' last='Admire'] (Mid Buchanan): A 6'5" 2027 forward who is an up and coming forward in the NWMO area. He can play with a physical presence as he can operate in the low post or score on tough drives in the lane. He plays with a strong motor at both ends of the court. He can also step out and hit the open 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->