New Names of Forwards at Hoops and Beyond Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some New Names of forwards who caught our attention at the Hoops and Beyond Summer Showcase came at Webster Groves High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3658135,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1786.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1786.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3658135" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jake Haynes (Miller Career Academy): A 6'3" forward who has a nice offensive skill set with good fundamentals. He has a quick first step to beat defenders off the dribble and he can shoot it from the mid-range and from 3-point distance. He is shifty and he makes good use of ball fakes to keep defenders off balance. He also finishes well in the lane with both hands on the drive. He played a lot of quality minutes on the Phoenix' Class 3 state runner-up team last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3658140,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1971.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1971.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3658140" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2977852' first='Mohammed' last='Fofana'] (Hazelwood Central): A 6'4" 2027 forward who is a blue collar player with good athleticism. He has a quick second jump around the basket for offensive rebounds and putbacks. He is also a good shot blocker who had some good rotations to get swats. He also reacted quickly to block a 3-point shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3658142,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1779.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1779.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3658142" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeShaun Holmes (Bayless): An athletic 6'4" forward who has good athleticism and who plays with a strong motor. I loved his high energy as he attacked the boards at both ends of the court and got on the floor to get loose balls. On a couple of occasions, he grabbed a rebound and went the length of the court for a layup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3658145,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1798.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1798.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3658145" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rashad Butler (Miller Career Academy): A 6'1" small forward who plays much bigger than his actual height. He has quickness, physical strength and some explosive hops around the rim. He surprises defenders when he gets into the paint and tries to throw down a dunk over them. He has a strong motor and he attacks well when he gets two feet into the paint. He also does a good job of defense inside against taller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3658544,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1838.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1838.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3658544" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will Heffner (John Burroughs): A 6'3" 2027 forward who came off the bench to provide some good perimeter shooting. He shoots it well off the catch and he's a solid ball handler. He also showed the ability inside and battle for rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->