Talented 2028 and 2029 Prospects at the Nixa Invitational Tourney

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the talented kiddos from the Class of 2028 and 2029 at last weekend's Nixa Invitational Tournament. These young prospects played a big part in their team's success over the weekend and during the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2607456' first='Titus' last='Moore'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last=''] Rogersville): The 6'6" 2028 forward was tremendous in the Wildcats' 90-50 victory over Marquette in the championship game. He scored a game-high 31 points and dominated on offense at all three levels. He used his strength and big body to score buckets in the paint. His footwork was excellent and he scored with a nice touch. He perimeter game was on point as he knocked down open 3-pointers and scored on multiple drives off the dribble. He scored on spin moves and turnaround jumpers while also feeding open teammates with his deft passing. It was a brilliant performance to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2898246' first='Kaivon' last='Alexander'] (Hillcrest): A 6'4" 2029 guard who can make a lot of things happen with his length and athleticism. He is a high-motor kid who excels in the open court with his ability to attack and finish at the rim. He can also make open perimeter shots. He can also impact the game as a rebounder and perimeter defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2760029' first='Jack' last='Sutherland'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last=''] Rogersville): A 6'0" 2028 guard who played very well in the championship game victory against Marquette. He scored the first bucket on a nice cut off the ball for a layup. He was very aggressive when attacking into the lane and he also hit open 3-pointers off the catch. He also had a nice float game when he got into the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeAndre Stewart (Whitfield): A 5'9" 2028 guard who plays way bigger than his actual size. He has strength and athleticism which enables him to get to his spots on the floor without much resistance. He gets to the mid-range area and he discards a defender then elevates to hit the jumper off the bounce. When he gets into the lane, he can go over a defender or seek the contact to get a three-point play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braedyn Robert (Cape Notre Dame): A 6'1" 2028 guard who is a high-energy player at both ends of the court. He attacks the basket well and he is very resourceful around the basket as a scorer. He uses his body well inside to draw contact to either score or get fouled. He can also make the open 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2932689' first='Derrick' last='Dailey'] (Hillcrest): A 6'0" 2029 guard who plays a solid game and who has a lot of poise for a young player. He is a capable ball handler who was hitting catch and shoot 3-pointers when he was open. He also rebounds well and plays solid defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->