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<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of transfers who figure to have a positive impact at their new schools. Here are some of those faces in new places. We will continue to add to the list as we come across more new names.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2894779' first='Brock' last='Bass-Bonner'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'8" 2027 small forward who comes to St. Louis from the Atlanta area where he was an All-State performer as a sophomore. The young lefty is a highly-skilled player on the perimeter with his ability to handle the ball and hit 3-pointers. He can also rebound and block shots at a high level.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850452' first='Landon' last='Van Pelt'] (Oak Park): A 6'9" 2026 post player who is at Oak Park after three years at Lee's Summit. The robust 270-pounder will give the Northmen some strong post presence this season. He can be a physical force around the basket, but he can also run the court and hit a perimeter jumper.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2117605' first='Cannon' last='Thornhill'] (Marshfield): A 6'2" 2026 point guard who comes from Aurora to Marshfield, where his father is the new head coach. He is a slick ball handler who can score from all three levels. He averaged more than 18 points a game as a junior at Aurora.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2920307' first='Mo' last='Kourama'] (Chaminade): A 6'8" 2028 forward who comes to the Red Devils from Colorado. He will bring athleticism and a high motor the front court, which will ease the loss of forwards Jahidi and Jamison White, who transferred to East St. Louis.</p>
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<p>LJ Torrence (North Kansas City): A 6'7 2027 forward who comes to NKC after helping KIPP KC Legacy to a berth in the Class 3 state championship game last season. He has good size to go along with a smooth jumper and the ability to score inside.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2885248' first='Adones' last='Smith'] (St. Charles): A 6'4" 2026 shooting guard who was at North Point last season. He has good size and athleticism along with three-level scoring ability. He averaged 14 points a game last season as a junior.</p>
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<p>Michael Cruthird Ill (North Kansas City): A 6'2 point guard who comes to NKC from Grandview. He is a dynamic young athlete with good playmaking and scoring ability. He can create and also shoot it from distance.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2339267' first='Jayden' last='Woods'] (Webster Groves): A 6'2" 2027 guard who was a two-year standout at Lutheran St. Charles. He is an explosive athlete who averaged 22 points a game as a sophmore.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2569193' first='Braiden' last='Alford'] (Vashon): A 6'2" 2028 guard who joins the Wolverines after playing his freshman year at CBC. Vashon will be getting a dynamic offensive player who can score at all three levels and create his own shot off the dribble.</p>
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<p>Brice Millien (Webster Groves): A 6'1 2027 guard who comes over from CBC. He is a potent offensive player with good quickness and shot creation. He can score from all three levels.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837053' first='Zion' last='Luque'] (Hickman): A 6'7" 2027 forward who comes over from Father Tolton. He has a nice skill set to go along with his size. He can handle the ball and stretch the floor from 3-point range.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2719502' first='Howard' last='Chase'] (Oak Park): A 5'10" 2026 point guard who will join a talented backcourt at Oak Park, where he will add his speed and quickness. He averaged 10 points a game as a junior at Liberty.</p>
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<p>Jamel Foster (McCluer North): A 6'5" 2027 forward who comes to North from Hazelwood Central. He is a high energy player who rebounds the ball at a high level at both ends of the court. He will bring size and athleticism to the Stars' front court.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2637336' first='Derrick' last='Murray'] (Lift for Life): A 5'9" 2028 point guard who comes to Lift for Life after a strong freshman season at Normandy. He has excellent quickness and he also plays with a lot of toughness.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2915702' first='Jahsear' last='Horsley'] (Battle): A 6'1" 2028 guard who moves from Hickman to Battle where he will join the Spartans' corps of talented and athletic guards. He is a dynamic young athlete with a strong motor.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2452522' first='Cooper' last='Brown'] (Father Tolton): A 6'3" 2027 guard who is stepping up in school class as he comes to Tolton from Class 1 Prairie Home. He is a high energy player who has dynamic athleticism. He attacks the basket hard and he has 3-point shooting range.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2717754' first='Will' last='Baugus'] (Puxico): A 6'7 2026 post player who comes to Puxico from East Carter. At 250 pounds, he will give the Indians a big, physical presence in the post to compliment its dynamic backcourt of [player_tooltip player_id='2539650' first='Landan' last='Burchard'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2843261' first='Jett' last='Hancock'].</p>
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<p>Drew Fowler (Malden): A 5'9 2026 guard who will be following his father Steve, who became the new head coach at Malden. Drew is proven sharpshooter who can fill it up from long distance.</p>
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<p>Noah Siebert (Campbell): A 6'1 2026 forward who comes over from Warsaw. He is a tough competitor who averaged a team high eight rebounds in helping Warsaw win a district championship in Class 3 last season.</p>
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of transfers who figure to have a positive impact at their new schools. Here are some of those faces in new places. We will continue to add to the list as we come across more new names.
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