Class of 2029 Standouts from the Hoops and Beyond

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a talented group of Class of 2029 standouts from last weekend's Hoops and Beyond Summer Showcase at Webster Groves High. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660288,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1903.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1903.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660288" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3581572' first='Jackson' last='Howell'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'4" forward who was one of the most impressive young players that we watched during the weekend. He has a solid build and he is a matchup problem because he has the physical strength to do a lot of damage in the paint. He was really a force on the offensive boards. He is also a very skilled perimeter player who can attack off the dribble and knock down 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1859.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1859.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3569780' first='Rylan' last='Robinson'] (Hazelwood Central): A 6'3" shooting guard who was one of the most impressive kiddos that we watched when it came to putting the ball in the basket. He has good positional size and length and he can get you a bucket from all three levels. He uses the jab step well and he gets to his spots and he elevates over defenders on the jumper. He can attack with patience and he can also blow by a defender with a quick first step off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660290,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1898.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1898.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660290" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2931739' first='Cayden' last='Bledsoe'] (Lutheran North): A 6'4" small forward will fills a lot of roles for the Crusaders in a positive way with his athleticism and versatility. He is an excellent rebounder and defender who can guard multiple positions. He slashes well with the ball and he cuts well off the ball to get easy buckets. He is also good defensively with his weakside rotations to get steals and blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660292,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1789.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1789.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660292" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3312675' first='Cam' last='Nelson'] (Miller Career Academy): A 5'9" shooting guard who is wired to score and can really get buckets when he gets on a roll. He is an excellent perimeter shooter off the catch. He moves well without the ball and he has a quick release and excellent range on his shot. He cuts hard and he sprints to the spots to either gets layups or open 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660313,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1940.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1940.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660313" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Piotr Rychlewski (Principia): A 6'6" wing player who is a very talented offensive player with good positional size. The youngster they call "P" is smooth off the dribble as he can pull up to hit the mid-range jumper and also knock down the 3-pointer. He handles the ball well and he plays well at his own speed. He covers a lot of ground when he goes on the drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660304,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1872.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1872.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660304" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keon Griffin (Lift for Life): A 6'3 guard who played very well in the first game before tweaking a knee and sitting out the rest of the weekend. He is a long, slender guard with athleticism and versatility. He really fills the lane well to score in the transition game. He is also an excellent slasher in the halfcourt game with 3-point shooting range. He has good defensive instincts as he can use his length and activity to make plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660306,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1994.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1994.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kory Bright (Principia): A 5'11" point guard who played in the junior varsity games while also seeing some minutes in the varsity games. He is a very talented young player who will be pushing for playing time this year on a loaded Panthers squad. He has smooth handles and he is very shifty off the dribble to get into the lane and score. He can also create off the dribble and shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660308,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1867.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1867.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660308" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3288733' first='Tamez' last='Carter'] (Lift for Life): A 5'11" point guard who has good quickness and who plays both ends of the court very well. The young lefty works his way into the lane with crafty moves and he also sets up in the corner to knock down open 3-pointers. He can also set up defenders well before he attacks off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3660309,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1839.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1839.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3660309" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cy Levoy (John Burroughs): A nice combo guard who can excel with the ball as a point guard and off the ball with his ability shooting and cutting ability. He has a nice hesi move off the dribble and he can change speeds well to keep defenders off balance. He also shoots it well from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->