MBCA Small College Showcase: Team No. 8 Evals

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the players from Team No. 8 at the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Small College Showcase in Columbia.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="985428" first="Kyle" last="Bruce"] 5’7" Blue Springs: The 2022 point guard was the consummate little general in the game I watched when he led his team back from a 19 point deficit to a victory. He just took over stretches of the game at both ends of the floor. He broke down the defense and got into the lane for buckets while also dropping dimes to open teammates. he also dialed up the defense with his on-ball pressure.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1010549" first="Trey" last="Pulford"] 6’1" Willard: The 2022 guard was one of the top perimeter shooters that I watched at the showcase. He has been shooting the ball well throughout the grassroots season and that marksmanship continued during the weekend. He shoot its well off the catch and he’s smooth coming off screens as well. He also scored on some nice takes in the lane and he works hard on the defensive end.</p> <p>Michael White 6’0" Mexico: An athletic slashing 2022 guard who makes it happen at both ends of the court with his constant activity. He plays bigger than his actual size because he’s going at Full Tilt Boogie all the time. He slashes in the lane for buckets and uses his quickness to get to the offensive boards for putbacks. He is an active defender who can also guard multiple positions.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="991578" first="Boston" last="Sanders"] 6’1 Odessa: The 2022 guard is a very resourceful offensive player who knows how to put the ball in the basket in a variety of ways. He knows how to use his body around the basket to score at different angles. He’ll create contact and get to the free throw line while also knocking down open jumpers. Very crafty.</p> <p>Mason Ribble 6’3" Lindbergh: A skilled 2022 wing player who is the son of a coach and he plays with that kind of savvy and knowledge. The lefty has good length and mobility and a solid shooting stroke from 3-point range. He really operates well in the flow of the offense because he can handle the ball and keep the ball moving so things run smoothly.</p> <p>Gage Cross 6’6" Cole Camp: A 2022 forward who solid and a solid game in the low post. The lefty was strong around the basket with good moves and a nice turnaround jumper that was very reliable. He also put in a good effort on the boards.</p> <p>Austin Rush 6’4" Eldon: A 2023 forward who played a valuable role for his team with his ability to rebound and make a lot of hustle plays. He was effective on the offensive boards where he scored on a number of putbacks.</p> <p>Jackie Truong 5’10" Perry: A 2022 point guard who is strong with the ball as he stayed low on the dribble to get where he needed to go. He could drive to the basket well while also being able to pull up for the stop and pop jumper from 15 feet.</p>