Standout 2028 Forwards of Note at the Show Me Showdown

<!-- wp:image {"id":3639387,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1437.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1437.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3639387" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3605579' first='Shammah' last='Ntwali'] (Rise &amp; Reign): A 6'3 forward from Francis Howell North who is strong undersized post player. He has good quickness and footwork, which he used to outmaneuver bigger players inside. He also has the physical strength to hold his position and score on drop steps. He also makes good use of head and shoulder fakes while also being able to draw contact inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3570455' first='Ben' last='Saunders'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2210626' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center']): A 6'7" forward from Chaminade who was very active in the lane with his rebounding and shot blocking. He played with a strong motor at both ends of the floor. He used his length and good timing to block a number of shots throughout the weekend. He was also running the court hard in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640013,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1325.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1325.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640013" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamir Allen (STL Impact): A 6'4" forward from East St. Louis (IL) who was one of the most dynamic young frontcourt players that I watched during the weekend. He is a great athlete with a strong motor who was just relentless around the basket. He attacked the boards with strength and tenacity and just outworked opposing players. He finished well around the basket with tough layups and dunks. He was also getting out in transition for numerous finishes on rim runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640017,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1268.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1268.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640017" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jai'veon Brown ([program_tooltip program_id='3625434' first='Family' last='First']): A 6'7" forward from Smith-Cotton who is a dynamic athletic who plays above the rim for much of the game. He displayed some explosive dunking ability whether it was in transition or on the alley-oop in the half court set. He is a very good rebounder who was also protecting the rim with his shot blocking. His offensive game is still developing, but his athleticism and activity make his an asset on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640023,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1288_cb6130.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1288_cb6130.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640023" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3570313' first='Stephen' last='Partridge'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2210626' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center']): A 6'6" forward from SLUH who showed the ability to stretch defenses with his 3-point shooting. He has a quick release off the catch. He was also solid off the drive as he attacked the close outs very well to attack. He also attacked the offensive boards very well with his quick jump in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640019,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1289.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1289.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640019" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caleb White ([program_tooltip program_id='2210626' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center']): A 6'8" forward from the Illinois side who has good size, length and mobility. He has a nice shooting touch around the basket, where he can finish with either hand. He takes his time when he catches the ball inside before he goes up to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->