Here is a Look at the CMAC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri is previewing selected conferences around the state as the regular season approaches. Today, we take a look at the Central Missouri Activities Conference. This is a very competitive conference on a year in and year out basis. The games are entertaining and hotly contested from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>THE STARTING FIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598832' first='Grady' last='Payton'] (Capital City): A 6'9" 2026 forward who returns for his senior season as one of the top prospects in the Mid Missouri area. He has length and a terrific offensive skill set. He can shoot it from 3-point range and also attack the rim with tenacity. He is also an excellent shot blocker on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2346151' first='Will' last='Priest'] (Rock Bridge): A 6'7" 2026 forward who is one of the top perimeter shooters in Mid Missouri. He can really stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. He can also use his size to go inside and score against smaller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last=''] Hillman (Helias): A 6'4" 2026 guard who has been at the forefront for the Crusaders throughout his stellar career. He earned All-State honors after leading the Crusaders to a Class 5 district championship last season. He is a knock down shooter from 3-point range and he has the athleticism to attack and score at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334930' first='Brandon' last='Rooks'] (Battle): A 6'1" 2027 point guard who is an excellent playmaker and offensive player. He makes the game look easy with his smooth demeanor on the court. He can break down defenders with his handles and score at all three levels. He can also shoot it from well beyond the 3-point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2207940' first='Donovan' last='Parris'] (Rock Bridge): A 6'2" 2026 guard who is poised for a big senior season. He is wired to score and he has the skills and creativity to score at all three levels. He is coming off of a big summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BEST OF THE REST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2855859,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Chaion-Crump.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Chaion-Crump.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2855859" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536499' first='Cha'ion' last='Crump'] 6'4" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1858684' first='Rowen' last='Buffington'] 6'2" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536470' first='Alex' last='Wood'] 6'6" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2731393' first='Elijah' last='Tatum'] 6'3" Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966442' first='Taelen' last='Kemp'] 5'9" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544046' first='Caden' last='Lewis'] 6'5" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayvion Hunter 6'0" Capital City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunter Jackson 5'10" Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marcus Driver 5'11 Capital City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2942136,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/IMG_4995.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/IMG_4995.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2942136" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2205736' first='Nick' last='Timbrook'] 6'3" Rock Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528009' first='Ross' last='Buffington'] 6'5" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2499779' first='Jakobi' last='Laboy'] 6'0" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528006' first='Beau' last='Blanton'] 6'3" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2225554' first='Will' last='Grus'] 6'5" Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837053' first='Zion' last='Luque'] 6'7" Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528216' first='Jordan' last='Sykes'] 5'9" Helias</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leo Stockman 6'4" Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2920398' first='Theo' last='Wilson'] 6'2" Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2915702' first='Jahsear' last='Horsley'] 6'1" Battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2624204' first='Drew' last='Berry'] 6'4" Smith-Cotton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaquois Bennett 6'6" Smith-Cotton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2617709' first='Max' last='Minnix'] 6'8" Rock Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2920329' first='Jakobe' last='Hunter'] 6'3" Capital City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2889732,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3720_4e3aaa.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_3720_4e3aaa.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2889732" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2731305' first='Beckett' last='Bruns'] 6'7" Rock Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2918951' first='Max' last='Lyles'] 6'1" Smith-Cotton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->