A Sneak Peek at Some 2031 Standouts at the Balliswife Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri attended the recent Balliswife Showcase to concentrate on watching the Class of 2029 and 2030 prospects at the event. <br>However, we were able to check out the future by looking at a few Class of 2031 prospects at the event. Here is who caught our eye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3724784,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3963.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3963.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3724784" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3665959' first='Amon' last='Pickens']: A 6'1" guard from Kansas City who is rated among the best in the country in the 2031 class. He has a strong, physical built with good athleticism. The game also slows down for him very well as he is able to get to his spots whenever he wants. He can score from all three levels and he also rebounds the ball at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3724785,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3965.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3965.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3724785" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3664848' first='Jayden' last='Jefferson']: A 6'6" small forward from St. Louis who has excellent length and athleticism. He operates very well on the wing with his ability to handle the ball and attack off the dribble. He can also knock down perimeter jumpers off the bounce. He is a condor on the defensive end with his wingspan as he can get deflections on the perimeter and blocked shots in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3724786,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_4005.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_4005.jpeg?w=859" alt="" class="wp-image-3724786" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3665482' first='Cades' last='Cody-Jackson']: A very talented guard from St. Louis who is an excellent scoring and playmaker in one dynamic package. He has smooth handles to create off the dribble to score at all three levels. He also has the physical strength to score through contact in the lane</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3724790,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3970.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3970.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3724790" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Archange Riley-Lemovou: A 6'7" power forward from Wichita (KS) who we first saw in May at Jr. EYBL Southwest Regional in Kansas City. He is a physical force in the paint with his size, strength and athleticism. He can overpower players in the paint, but he also has a skill set to go outside and handle the ball and knock down perimeter jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3724791,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3964.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3964.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3724791" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayden Parker: A 6'2 guard from St. Louis who is a smooth offensive player who plays the game at his own speed. He uses his body well to keep defenders at bay as he's creating off the dribble. He can score off the bump off the drive or knock down the jumper off the bounce. He is also an excellent passer with good court vision to find open teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3724792,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3966.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/IMG_3966.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3724792" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michael Hobbs: A 6'2" guard from the Quad Cities (IA) who plays with a relentless motor at both ends of the floor. His effort is non-stop and he doesn't take plays off. He stays in attack mode on offense as he puts constant pressure on the defense. At the defensive end, he takes the challenge of guarding whoever the top players are on the opposing team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->