Saturday Standouts from the Show Me Showdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top standouts from Saturday's second day of the Show Me Showdown, which is being held at the Beal Center in Chesterfield </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3632681,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1263.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1263.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3632681" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2872756' first='Bryce' last='Means'] ([program_tooltip program_id='3625434' first='Family' last='First'] 16U): A 6'8" 2029 forward from Helias who is one of the top young prospects in the Mid-Missouri area, which will soon extend to the entire state as he continues to emerge. He is a matchup nightmare with his size and excellent skill set on the perimeter. He showed some explosive athleticism as the threw down alley-oop dunks. He also threw down a transition dunk over a poor defender who challenged him. He also has a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range and he can also attack the close outs. He has a very dynamic game and he is just going to get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3633043,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1211.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1211.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3633043" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gerold McGraw (OCYN Holy Hoops 17U): A 5'10" 2027 point guard from McKinley Classical who was one of the top offensive players that I watched during the day. He's quick and shifty and was tough to defend because he can score at all three levels. What was more impressive is that he could create a shot whenever he wanted to. He used his speed to blow by defenders on the straight line or he could pull up for the mid-range jumper with very good elevations. He was very effective in the pick and roll and he had a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3633044,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1188.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1188.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3633044" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3586730' first='Tony' last='Robinson'] (Triple Threat Academy 16U): A 6'1" 2028 guard who is very athletic, slashing wing player with a strong motor. He was constantly putting pressure on the defense with his ability to attack and score on twisting drives in the lane. He can also post up and elevate and shoot over defenders off any size. He was also getting offensive rebounds with his quick jump in the lane. His effort is excellent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3633047,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1250.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1250.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3633047" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jodi Hayes ([program_tooltip program_id='3625434' first='Family' last='First'] 15U): A 6'3" 2029 forward who was an extreme matchup problem because had has the physical strength of a power forward and the skill set of a guard. He was equally effective with the power and finesse game. He was a force in the low post with his positioning and finishing skills. He also handled the ball on the break and knocked down perimeter jumpers. He was also blocking shots on the defensive end. His motor was always running which makes him even more dangerous to deal with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3633048,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1232.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1232.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3633048" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3566654' first='Jamar' last='Black Jr'] (Show Me Elite 17U): A 5'11" 2027 guard from Timberland who is able to put up the points in a hurry when he was on his game. He was hitting 3-pointers with his quick release and he got out and score in the transition game with excellent finishing ability. The dynamic lefty was also a very good defender who was getting after opposing ball handlers with his quickness and pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3633050,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1175.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1175.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3633050" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3632933' first='Charlie' last='Dugan'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2210626' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center'] 17U): A 6'7" 2027 forward from DeSmet with a solid build who was a workhorse performer in the paint in the game I watched him. His effort was excellent and it was matched with some very good moves and a nice shooting touch inside. He had a nice drop step and a turnaround jumper, plus he was active on the offensive boards. He ran the court to get an offensive putback and he also had a few blocked shots while rotating over from the weak side. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->