Class of 2027 Forwards of Note at the Show Me Showdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Class of 2027 forwards from the state who caught our attention at the Show Me Showdown in Chesterfield </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3641518,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1304.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1304.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3641518" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2452522' first='Cooper' last='Brown'] (Gateway Knights Gaona): A 6'4" forward from Father Tolton who was one of the most explosive players that we watched during the weekend. He caught everyone's attention during a Saturday afternoon game when he jump up in a crowd and threw down a one-handed tip dunk. There were a lot of gasps in the crowd when that happened. He is a physically strong player who can handle himself in the paint against much taller players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3641521,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1329.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1329.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3641521" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elijah Ibrahim (IQ Hoopz): A 6'4" 2027 forward from Dexter who is a very skilled player who can create matchup problems for defenders. He is a very capable player in the low post, but he is really good when he catches the ball out top and creates off the dribble. He attacks bigger defenders well off the drive and can score in the lane in heavy traffic. He can also pass it well and set up his teammates. He is also an active rebounder with a quick jump in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3641524,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1208.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1208.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3641524" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2454131' first='Logan' last='Dickey'] (OCYM Holy Hoops): A 6'7" 2027 forward who has a big body and he knows how to use it to operate in the low post. He did a good job of establishing his position and holding well with his strength. He made some nice catches and finishes inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3641527,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1308.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1308.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3641527" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jude Pribish (Gateway Knights Gaona): A 6'3' forward from Fox who plays bigger than his actual size with his strong body and physical style of play around the basket. He works well in the low post with his positioning and good footwork. He keeps players off balance with pump fakes in the paint. He can also handle the ball on the perimeter and shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3641529,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1214.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1214.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3641529" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montez Robinson (COMO-TNT): A 6'3" forward from Father Tolton who is a hard working player who competes with high energy. He would get stronger as the game wore on as he continued to attack the basket and score, especially when he got to his dominant left hand. He has a solid body with good athleticism. He rebounded well and he also rotated over to block shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3641536,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1466.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1466.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3641536" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tarik Bajramovic (Ramey Select): A 6'5" forward from Mehlville who has a good combination of skill and physical toughness. He is a good screener who also rebounds and scores around the basket. He can also step out and shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->