Eight Prospects to Know | Gibson Southern v.s. Boonville

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gibson Southern and Boonville are separated by just a half a game in the Pocket Athletic Conference Standings. The Titans are 11-4 overall and 4-2 in the conference with losses to Heritage Hills and Princeton. Boonville is 12-3 overall and 3-1 in conference with their only loss coming on the road to Washington. With the highly anticipated matchup of Gibson Southern traveling to Boonville on Tuesday night, here are eight prospects to know in the game:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gibson Southern</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='3266681' first='Knoxx' last='Lamb'] | 5'11” | Junior | Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The dynamic guard has really stepped up his play on both sides of the ball being a spark off the bench and being a legit third scoring option on a team with a lot of firepower and the ability to play and score in a variety of different ways. He's a tempo pusher that that is crafty getting in the lane with a quick burst and is able to create his own looks as well as create well for others. Quick trigger three-point shooter that's shooting at an astounding 46% from three on the year. Defensively, he's a pest on the ball that really creates havoc for ball handlers. He plays with active hands ready to turn defense to offense in a hurry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>9.2 points | 1.7 rebounds | 1.5 assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='2891750' first='Reece' last='Runyan'] | 6'2” | Junior | Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3466587,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5868-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770117321.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5868-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770117321.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3466587" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not many players have seen their stock rise more than Runyan has off of his play this season. The first year starting guard is a complete offensive player that is looking to make the right play every time. Outstanding three-point shooter at a 40% clip while also not forcing the issue and having the ability to get downhill and score in a variety of different ways. He stays on balance and is able to play through contact on drives. Comfortable playing on and off the ball, he's a natural two-guard that does a good job running off screens and getting himself open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>14.8 points | 3.4 rebounds | 2 assists | 1.1 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='2140411' first='Kolton' last='Schmitt'] | 6'6” | Junior | Wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3467553,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5867-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770143456.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5867-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770143456.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3467553" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perhaps the top collegiate prospect in this game, [player_tooltip player_id='2140411' first='Kolton' last='Schmitt'] is a long and lanky wing that can really shoot the cover off the ball. Truly has “in the gym” range, his silky smooth jumper is the same every time. He has a high release that's always on balance and does a good job holding his follow through. While shooting 41% from three this season, he's an inside-out threat with good footwork and a soft touch around the basket with the ability to post up smaller defenders and score with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>13.9 points | 5.7 rebounds | 1.2 assists | 1.1 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='2978386' first='Cam' last='Truxal'] | 5'10” | Senior | Guard | Committed: Olney Central (Baseball)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3466634,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_5869-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770118401.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_5869-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770118401.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3466634" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who in my opinion is the best pass first point guard in Southwest Indiana, [player_tooltip player_id='2978386' first='Cam' last='Truxal'] is the absolute best at balancing his duties of getting his teammates involved while also staying aggressive to score for himself. He's honestly a little too unselfish where he passes up some open looks that he should take. He's a high IQ guard that sees the game two plays ahead. He understands where his teammates should be and does a really good job manipulating defenses to get his guys open looks. The crafty left handed senior always plays with his head up and is the ultimate distributor on a team filled with shooters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>4.4 points | 2.5 rebounds | 6.9 assists | 1.6 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Boonville </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Charlie Campbell | 6'2” | Senior | Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The do-it-all senior guard has been a huge boost on both ends of the floor for the Pioneers being a 3 and D guy on the floor. Confident three-point shooter shooting 37% from distance on the year. Good cutter off the ball that uses his athleticism well to finish around the basket. Defensively he's versatile being able to guard multiple positions using his length and quickness to get in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>8 points | 2.2 rebounds | 1.1 assists | 1.1 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='2140326' first='Bradyn' last='Egli'] | 5'11” | Junior | Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3467531,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5921-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770142426-crop-800x525-1770142460.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5921-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770142426-crop-800x525-1770142460.jpeg?w=799" alt="" class="wp-image-3467531" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athletic junior guard has had a breakout year impacting the game on both ends of the floor. Tempo pushing good that thrives in transition. He's a crafty ball handler that gets downhill and can score in a variety of different ways. He's a 42% three-point shooter that is especially dangerous off the catch. He's a quick, hard nosed defender that hunts steals to try and get quick easy buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>11.2 points | 3.5 rebounds | 1.8 assists | 2 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='2140389' first='Jaxon' last='McKain'] | 6'4” | Junior | Wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3467528,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5923-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770142352.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_5923-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1770142352.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3467528" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKain has been a three-year varsity starter and just a Swiss Army knife on the floor. His perimeter jumper is a work in progress, but he knows what he is good at and doesn't force the issue. His combination of size and quickness makes him a tough cover for any player. He's capable of playing inside and out. High IQ with the ball in his hands. Really good court vision and willing passer in the half court when the double team comes. Not the most vertical athletic player, but does a good job defensively with active hands and playing physical without getting in foul trouble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>11.1 points | 7 rebounds | 3.7 assists | 1.9 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• [player_tooltip player_id='2622245' first='Cash' last='Willis'] | 6'2” | Junior | Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second member of the junior class at Boonville that is a three year varsity starter, [player_tooltip player_id='2622245' first='Cash' last='Willis'] is calm, cool, and collected on the court. Offensively, he just has a knack for scoring. Has struggled a bit from three-point range this season, but is a player with a short memory that can get hot in a hurry. Deadly pull-up game in the midrange, he's also capable of getting all the way to the basket and finishing. He's crafty with the ball in his hands on drives. He uses his body well and has intriguing court vision and an unselfish mindset that allows him to average over 3 assists per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stats: </strong>10.3 points | 3.6 rebounds | 3.2 assists | 1.8 steals </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->