New Names of Note at the Norm Stewart Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri introduces you to some Names of Note from this weekend's Norm Stewart Classic, which was held at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia. The event features many of the top players and teams, but there are also a group of under the radar players who get a chance to shine on the big stage in this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gannon Bowen (North Shelby): The 5'10" 2027 guard Gannon Bowen scored 27 points in a victory over Jamestown. He also showed an all-around floor game with four rebounds, four assists and four steals. He is strong and he plays with a high motor. He doesn't mind taking the contact on his drives to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenson Thomas (Rolla): The 6'2" 2026 guard had 18 points and seven assists in the Bulldogs victory over Pembroke Hill. He also knocked down three 3-pointers. He displayed some athleticism to go along with his smooth shooting stroke from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony Ford (Centralia): The 6'4" 2026 forward had a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in the Panthers' victory over Eldon. He's a solidly built player who screens well and has some quick moves in the post with his footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ethan Schoenthal (Jamestown): The 5'10" 2026 guard had 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals against North Shelby.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collin Knox (Moberly): The 6'1" 2027 guard had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds in a victory over KIPP KC. He also added three assists and two steals. He is a solid player who could go into a crowd and come away with the ball. He is a good glue player who did a lot of things well to help his team succeed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drake Prange (North Shelby): The 6'3" 2027 forward had 19 points and nine rebounds in the victory over Jamestown. The smooth shooting southpaw also knocked down a pair of 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brody Meier (Warrenton): The 6'3" 2026 forward had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds against Boonville. He is an athletic wing player who could rebound the ball and lead the fast break. He ran the court well and he also screened well to get himself open to hit the 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(<em>Gannon Bowen photos courtesy of Leslie Anson and Don Sisson of the Norm Stewart Classic)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->