Some Top Mr. Inside-Mr. Outside Combos Around the State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes its annual look at some of the top Mr. Inside-Mr. Outside combinations around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090488' first='Jacob' last='Miller']-[player_tooltip player_id='2900424' first='Hudson' last='Creekmore'] (Penney): This is a unique small school combo as it features a dominant 6'8" 2026 post player in Miller and a talented young 2029 newbie in Creekmore, who is enjoying a strong debut season. Miller, a Northwestern football recruit, has been a force in the paint throughout his four-year varsity career. He is currently averaging 24.7 points and 11 rebounds while also shooting 36 percent from 3-point range. The 6'1" Creekmore has provided the perimeter support as he averages 13.6 points, four rebounds and two assists while making 51 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2534722' first='Keller' last='Daugherty']-[player_tooltip player_id='2966429' first='Kameron' last='Johns'] (Lee's Summit): The Tigers have been enjoying a big season with a 18-4 record and these two players have been at the forefront. Daugherty is a 6'10" 2027 forward who has continued to grow in stature and his game has grown as well. He is currently averaging 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while blocking 34 shots. He is a Division I prospect with his versatile skill set. The 6'3" 2026 Johns has come along in a big way as a senior as he averages a team-high 15.7 points and 3.6 rebounds while also knocking down 60 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2541260' first='Owen' last='Fortner']-Eli Rodgers (Risco): The two 2026 standouts are one of the best duos in the SEMO area. Both have scored more than 1,000 career points and have been a part of some very successful Tigers team. Fortner is a 6'4" forward who does the work in the paint with crafty moves and a nice shooting touch. He can also step out and hit the 3-pointer. Rodgers is a 6'0" southpaw guard who can score from all three levels. He can also hit the big shot in clutch situations in close games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2403915' first='Camden' last='Evjen']-[player_tooltip player_id='2338877' first='Karson' last='Gerdeman' (St. Charles West): The talented 2027 duo has led the Warriors to a 15-7 record. Evjen is a 6'7" forward who can excel in the paint and on the perimeter. He is averaging 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds while shooting 52 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range. Gerdeman is a 6'0" point guard who doubles as a top scoring threat and ace playmaker who makes his teammates better. He is currently 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samuel Pendergrass-[player_tooltip player_id='1775703' first='Eli' last='Herbert'] (Grain Valley): This talented duo has led Grain Valley to a 14-5 record. The 6'4" Herbert is one of the top guards in the state. He is headed to Liberty next season. He is having a big senior year as he averages 21.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range on 60 made triples. Pendergrass is a physical 6'7" 2026 forward who plays a strong game in the post. He is currently averaging 11 points and six rebounds a game while shooting 61 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2701091' first='Nate' last='Womack']-[player_tooltip player_id='2617580' first='Drew' last='Johnson'] (Festus): This is an excellent duo that is getting it done in the Jefferson County area. Big Nate is a 6'8" 250-pound 2027 post player who has a physical presence at both ends of the court. The big lefty is averaging 11 points and six rebounds while shooting better than 60 percent from the field. The 6'4" Johnson is a 2026 guard who can light it up from 3-point range. He averages 14 points a game while making 55 3-pointers at a 38 percent clip from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536477' first='Gary' last='Johnson']-[player_tooltip player_id='2334951' first='Xavier' last='Clark'] (St. Mary's): These two high-energy, high motor players have been a big reason why the Dragons are 19-4 this season. Johnson is a 6'4" 2026 forward who is one of the most explosive athletes in the state. His dunks are prodigious, but he can also score on the drive. He is averaging 18 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks a game. Clark is a 6'0" 2027 guard who is an energizer bunny at both ends of the court. He is constantly on the attack and he can finish very well. He is averaging 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 50 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1872264' first='Oliver' last='Puljic']-[player_tooltip player_id='2404404' first='Bradley' last='Wyatt'] (Summit): Both of these talented players have stepped up to have big years for the Falcons. The 6'8" Puljic is one of the top post players in the St. Louis area. He is averaging 19.8 points and 10 rebounds a game while shooting 67 percent from the field. Wyatt is a 2027 guard who has really enjoyed a breakout season. He is averaging 16 points, three rebounds and four assists a game.</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 -->