January Tournament Recap (Class of 2022 Wings)

<p>Through the magic of the Prep Hoops Missouri Magical Stream Machine, we had a chance to watch several tournaments from Joplin, Salisbury, Otterville, Bourbon, Higginsville and New Franklin.</p> <p>Here is a look at some of the talented Class of 2022 shooting guards and wings that we saw during the first week of January Tournament action. These are some talented prospects who can play at the next level. Some are multi-sport athletes who are getting attention in more than one sport.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/61AC0805-81F0-4BBB-865C-2CB37AD0B92E.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1365102" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/61AC0805-81F0-4BBB-865C-2CB37AD0B92E-300x237.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="237" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="984953" first="Always" last="Wright"] (Joplin): The 6'4" guard was the Most Valuable Player of the Kaminsky Tournament after leading the Eagles to the championship. He scored 24 points in the 58-55 victory over rival Webb City in the championship game. He is a plus 3-point shooter who has really emerged as an all-around bucket-getter over the past two seasons. He is also a primary ball-handler and playmaker who can also create for his teammates. He's a natural leader as also shown by his ability as the quarterback on Joplin's football team. He's received scholarship offers in both sports.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/A7F72027-EBBA-4159-B702-4094A7BC2F22.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1229627" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/A7F72027-EBBA-4159-B702-4094A7BC2F22-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>Veston Fearon (Richland): The dynamic 6'3" guard led Richland to the championship of the Bourbon Tournament in dominating fashion. He averaged 23 points and eight rebounds a game in the tournament, including a 32-points, eight-rebound performance in the championship game against Valley. He also put on an impressive display of athleticism throughout the tournament with a wide array of slam dunks that entertained the fans in attendance. He's a slashing guard who plays with a consistent motor at both ends of the court.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FE4B7C86-DABD-49DC-92B1-DD94D1CABD66.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1365109" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FE4B7C86-DABD-49DC-92B1-DD94D1CABD66-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1180549" first="Mason" last="Rumsey"] (Higginsville): The 6'2" guard led the Huskers to the championship of the MRVC/l-70 Crossfire and earned Most Valuable Player honors in the process. He's a versatile talent who excels in all facets of the game to help his team succeed. He is a resourceful offensive player who can score on twisting drives, 3-point shooting and transition dunks. He is also an unselfish player who makes his teammates better with his passing. He recently became the school's career scoring leader. He is also a standout football player who led the Huskers to the Class 3 state quarterfinals.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/FFB9A1FE-5535-4DA4-B1DF-2395B53FBA69.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1221274" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/FFB9A1FE-5535-4DA4-B1DF-2395B53FBA69-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="993528" first="Joshua" last="Talton"] (Monroe City): The 6'0" guard led the Panthers to the championship of the Clopton tournament with his dominating two-way play. He is a bulldog on the defensive end with his anticipation and ball-hawking ability. He averaged four steals in the tournament to go along with the 20 points a game that he averaged. He has a tremendous motor which sets the pace for his team at both ends of the floor. Whatever is needed for his team to win, he is there to provide it.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/D4001C61-BF96-449E-A146-CF3B004F3F97.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1267503" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/D4001C61-BF96-449E-A146-CF3B004F3F97-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1010548" first="Kaden" last="Turner"] (Webb City): An athletic 6'4" wing who has plenty of bounce and the ability to shoot the ball to go along with it. The backdoor alley-oop pass for a Turner dunk is a constant in the Cardinals' offensive playbook. He earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team at the Kaminsky Classic after leading the Cardinals to a runner-up finish. He has good size on the wing to go along with his athleticism as well as a smooth stroke from the perimeter. He can also score on a tough take to the basket.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/935DAF7F-C72A-4859-8047-923943C81BD3.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1365110" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/935DAF7F-C72A-4859-8047-923943C81BD3-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1180620" first="Dalton" last="Collins"] (Fayette): The 6'3" guard was a bucket as he earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team at New Franklin. He has a smooth shooting stroke and range that extends well beyond the 3-point line. He can score at three levels with a nice mid-range game and the ability to get into the lane and get tough buckets in traffic and through traffic. He averaged 25 points a game in the tournament.</p>