Who Were the Top 2030 Standouts at the Hoops and Beyond Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look a group of Class of 2030 standouts who caught our attention at the Hoops and Beyond Summer Showcase at Webster Groves High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3659541,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1948.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1948.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3659541" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kristian Heard (Lutheran North): A talented point guard who has good quickness and a very nice feel for the game. His first step was quick to beat defenders in the lane to score on dribble penetration. He has a nice shooting stroke from 3-point range and he was excellent in the open court with his speed. He also displayed some very good defensive instincts. He is a very poised young player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3659543,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1987.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1987.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3659543" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2886601' first='Darnell' last='Clay'] (Principia): A 6'5" forward who saw action in both the varsity and junior varsity games. He has impressive length and athleticism and he ran the court with ease. He rebounds very well and he is capable of pushing the ball on the break. He has a quick jump around the basket to accompany his impressive bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3659545,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1781.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1781.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3659545" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3623807' first='Isaiah' last='Ward'] (Bayless): A talented young point guard who is very poised and who plays at his own speed. He is a pass-first player who sees the court well and can distribute the basketball. He penetrates well off the dribble and has a nice float game in the lane. He can also play off the ball and shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3659549,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1984.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1984.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3659549" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Montrez Sanders (Miller Career Academy): A 6'6" forward who got my attention in the pre-game warm ups when he was throwing down windmill dunks. On the court, the young lefty plays with tremendous energy as a rebounder. His multiple efforts were impressive and he was getting out of his area to grab boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3659550,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1967.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1967.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3659550" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Demond McClelland (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'2" small forward who has good athleticism and who is very skilled around the basket. The young lefty was very effective on the drive where he could get downhill and elevate over defenders. He is also an excellent offensive rebounder with a quick jump around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->