Missouri Expo Team No. 3 Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the members of Team No. 3 from last Sunday's Expo which took place at the Beal Center in Chesterfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788799,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4792_13b878.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4792_13b878.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3788799" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3777943' first='Cortez' last='Foster'] (Hazelwood Central): A 5'11" 2028 guard who looks and plays taller than his actual height with his length and athleticism. He is a quick jumper who rebounds and blocks shots well for a guard. His jump shot is very smooth, whether it is from the mid-range or from beyond the 3-point line. He comes off the screen and shoot a high-arching 3-pointer off the catch. He was also creating his own shot off the dribble very effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788802,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4771.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4771.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3788802" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malachi McGinley (Lutheran South): A 5'7" point guard who was a very impressive shooter from 3-point range throughout the event. He was shooting it off the dribble and creating shots well with the side-step from long distance. He also played with excellent pace in the open court. He was also an aggressive ball hawk on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788803,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4762.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4762.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3788803" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2874918' first='Brody' last='Debold'] (Seckman): A 6'0" 2028 guard who was making things happen with his constant activity and motor. He was moving his feet well on defense and battling for rebounds. He was attacking the basket on the drive and hitting the elbow jumper from the mid-range. He was also cutting well with his off the ball movement. He could also shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788804,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4768.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4768.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3788804" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2873571' first='Nathan' last='Loftis'] (Wentzville Holt): A 5'11" 2029 guard who was really shooting it well from 3-point range. In the 3x3 games, he was moving well without the ball and coming off screens shot ready with a quick release. He was also attacking the close outs with some nice drives where he could finish in the lane with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788816,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4759.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4759.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3788816" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3780674' first='BJ' last='Williams'] (Sikeston): A 6'0" 2029 guard from the SEMO area who has good physical strength and a nice burst to go with his very good ball handling ability. He was able to get downhill off the dribble and also pull up to hit the mid-range jumper. He could also hit the 3-pointer to keep defenders honest. He also made a nice pocket pass while running the pick and roll.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788817,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4798.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4798.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3788817" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528034' first='Jahi' last='Martin'] (East St. Louis): A 6'0" 2027 guard from the Metro East Illinois side who plays the game with an old-school feel. He is a three-level scoring threat who plays the game at his own pace. He gets to his spots to hit pull up jumpers and he can dial it up from 3-point range. He is able to do it without getting sped up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788818,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4756.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4756.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3788818" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paxton Meadows (O'Fallon, IL): A 6'9" 2028 forward who is an excellent young big with a good offensive skill set. He was very effective in the low post with his go-to shot being a jump hook over the left shoulder. It was a very reliable shot for him. He also has a nice spin move inside as he displayed some excellent footwork. He could also step out and make perimeter shots. He also used his size and length to block multiple shots during the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788819,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4805.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/IMG_4805.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3788819" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3582974' first='Nashawn' last='Hawkins'] (Pattonville): A 5'10" 2029 guard who is a very solid player with good physical strength. He has a nice burst on his first step to get into the lane. He could also shoot the open 3-pointer off the catch. He is a very unselfish player who was making the extra pass to the open teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->