Our 2026 Players of the Year in Each Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri concludes the high school season coverage with our Players of the Year in each class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2498864,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6370.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/IMG_6370.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2498864" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 1 - [player_tooltip player_id='2205728' first='Brennen' last='Meloy'] (Bunker)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3" 2027 guard has been an All-State player since his freshman year. As a junior, he went all the way to the mountain top in leading the Eagles to a state championship. He was a tremendous matchup problems for defenses with his size and physical strength to work in the post along with his tremendous shooting range. He could throw down a dunk in transition or hit a pull up from past the volleyball line with ease. He averaged 28 points a game as a junior, including a pair of 30-point performances in the Final Four of the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2444632,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2718.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2718.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2444632" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 2 - [player_tooltip player_id='1824852' first='Ethan' last='Wunderlich'] (Eugene)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2" 2026 guard was one of the top players on Eugene's state championship team last season. With several key players graduating from that team, Wunderlich elevated to the featured player role and led the Eagles to another state championship. He is a pure scorer who can get a bucket from all three levels. In addition to being a two-time state champion, he will leave as the school's career scoring leader with more than 2,000 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3346489,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Quentin-Coleman-Highland.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Quentin-Coleman-Highland.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3346489" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 3 -[player_tooltip player_id='2352805' first='Quentin' last='Coleman'] (Principia)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4" 2026 guard repeats as the Player of the Year in Class 3 after leading the Panthers to another state championship. This season, he elevated himself to the top player in the state and one of the best in the nation in the senior class. He finished his career in grand style with a career high 50 points in the state championship game against Miller Career Academy. As a senior, he averaged 23.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 64 percent from the field and making 78 3-pointers. A former Wake Forest commit, Coleman is now being pursued by some of the nation's top programs after re-opening his recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3346492,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Chase-Brahnam-Highland.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Chase-Brahnam-Highland.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3346492" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 4 - [player_tooltip player_id='2334901' first='Chase' last='Branham'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last=''] Rogersville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5" 2027 point guard put the cap on an outstanding junior season by leading the Wildcats to the Class 4 state championship. The Indiana commit was dominant throughout the season as a playmaker and bucket-getter. He averaged 21 points a game while shooting 62 percent from the field. In the Final Four, he scored 31 points against Vashon in the semifinals to snap the Wolverines six-year run of state championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3241163,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_7597.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_7597.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3241163" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 5 - [player_tooltip player_id='2334870' first='Scottie' last='Adkinson'] (Webster Groves)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3" 2027 guard continued his stellar career as one of the most dynamic offensive players in the state. The Mizzou commit enjoyed some big scoring nights over the course of the season. He had 40 points against CBC, 36 points against Lee's Summit North, 46 points vs. West Albany (OR) and 36 points vs. Chaminade. For the season, he averaged 27 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*****<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3267008,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_7873.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_7873.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3267008" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 6 - [player_tooltip player_id='2346155' first='Jordan' last='Boyd'] (DeSmet)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4" 2026 Northern Iowa recruit was a terrific all-around player in leading the Spartans to the Class 6 state championship, their second in three years. The Spartans won the Class 5 state title in 2024. He is a versatile player who does whatever is needed to help his team succeed. He score score inside, facilitate offense, rebound and guard multiple positions on the floor. As a senior, he averaged 15 points, 6.7 rebounds and three assists a game. He had 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in the Spartans' victory over Blue Springs South in the state championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->