Faces of Forwards in New Places (A Few Transfers)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Missouri forwards who we saw playing for new schools during the month of June</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3687927,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/IMG_2603.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/IMG_2603.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3687927" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2767899' first='Bronx' last='Ganaway'] (Father Tolton): The 6'8" 2029 forward is now at Father Tolton after spending his freshman year at Boonville. He is one of the most skilled young bigs in the state with the size to excel in the post, along with the ball handling and shooting ability to operate on the perimeter. He is a very effective iso scorer who can size his defender up with a jab step and raise up and shoot the jumper. He can also beat them on the straight line drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3675739,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2466.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2466.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3675739" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaylan Mitchell (Vashon): A 6'8" 2027 forward who is a native of Indiana who suited up with the Wolverines after spending last season at a prep school. He is a match up problem with the height and body of a power forward and the perimeter skill level of a guard. With his ball handling and passing ability, teams can run their offense through him. He used his physicality to score on tough drives into the lane and he could also dial it up from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3670734,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2639.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2639.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3670734" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334950' first='Tyran' last='Frazier'] (Principia): The 6'11" 2027 forward is back in St. Louis after spending last season with OTE in Atlanta. He was at Hazelwood East for his first two seasons. His addition to the Panthers gives them one of the biggest high school front lines in the country. He has excellent length and he plays with a strong motor as a rebounder and shot blocker. He is also a very skilled player with 3-point shooting range. He is also a mobile player who runs the court like a gazelle. He has multiple Division I offers heading into July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3687954,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/IMG_2258_e3a5c5.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/IMG_2258_e3a5c5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3687954" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837017' first='Jodell' last='Redman'] (St Joe Benton): A 6'2" 2027 small forward who comes over from St. Joe Lafayette when the school closed to become a middle school. He plays much bigger than his actual size because of his motor and his quick jumping ability around the basket. It enables him to play effectively against taller opponents. He has the ability to score inside. He has solid handles to attack defenders off the dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3680954,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_3252.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_3252.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3680954" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2389804' first='Lucas' last='Thompson'] (DeSmet): A 6'5" 2028 forward who comes to DeSmet from Triad High on the Illinois side. He is a very skilled offensive player with a solid body and good physical strength. He is a good pick and pop shooter with deep range on his 3-point shot. He can really space the floor with his shooting. He is just as effective in the lane and the mid-post area. He has good footwork and he's very patient in the low post and he has a nice fadeaway jumper in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->