Rib City Shootout: Top Teams

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top teams from Missouri at the Rib City Shootout in Dexter, Mo. <br /> <br /> </p> <p>New Madrid Central: The Eagles looked strong in going 7-1 and advancing to the championship game. They are led by 6'5 2024 do-it-all [player_tooltip player_id="1160651" first="Jadis" last="Jones"]. The Williamson brothers, 6'0 2022 Shamar and 5'10 2024 BJ are dynamic while 6'4 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1180834" first="Marcelous" last="Phillips"] is an athlete inside.</p> <p>Vashon: The Class 4 state champions will be re-tooling, but they have very good talent. The most experience player back is excellent 6'6 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1362685" first="Kannard" last="Davis"]. Stepping into bigger roles should be 6'4 2023 transfer [player_tooltip player_id="981142" first="Jayden" last="Nicholson"], 6'4 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1071870" first="Anthoni" last="Sandford"] and 6'5 2023 Cameron Stovall.</p> <p>Westminster: The Wildcats had a solid weekend despite missing a few key player. The backcourt of 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="985421" first="Casen" last="Lawrence"] and 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1070097" first="Kobi" last="Williams"] was on point while 6'8 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="985432" first="Austin" last="Vick"] put in work in the low post. 6'0 2022 guard [player_tooltip player_id="1053673" first="EJ" last="Williams"] is a fine all-purpose player who makes all the hustle plays.</p> <p>Charleston: The Bluejays looked quick and athletic in winning their bracket championship. 6'3 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1070112" first="Rico" last="Coleman"] is a versatile wing who plays everywhere while 6'1 2023 Trey Stanback can score and handle the ball. A player for the future to watch is 2025 guard TJ Farmer, who has a chance to make an immediate impact.</p> <p>Thayer: The Bobcats will be a big factor in Class 3 with its stellar 2022 backcourt of bucket getter [player_tooltip player_id="993527" first="Jordan" last="Andrews"] and point guard Gaige Pitts. Landry Pitts is a solid guard who can handle it and shoot it while 6'4 Keaton Nicholson is also solid in the post.</p> <p>Mexico: The Bulldogs were one game away from the Class 5 Final Four last season. They have the talent to make another run. 2022 point guard [player_tooltip player_id="984957" first="Isaiah" last="Reams"] can score and drop dimes while 6'1 2022 Michael White is a slasher. Young guards Jordan Shelton and [player_tooltip player_id="1162361" first="DJ" last="Long"] are quick and exciting. 6'4 2022 Daeye is a solid athlete inside.</p> <p>Alton: The Comets are an excellent small school team that should make some noise in Class 2. 6'2 2022 Chanler Sisco is a dynamic wing while 6'1 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1199850" first="Brandon" last="DeWolf"] can light it up from downtown. 6'6 2022 Christian Orr can rebound and block shots inside.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>