Friday Night Championship Game Standouts
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top standouts from Friday night’s Holiday Tournament Championship games. Kendrick Bell Kendrick Bell 6'3" | SG Park Hill | 2023 State MO (Park Hill): The 6’3 2023 guard was the…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top standouts from Friday night’s Holiday Tournament Championship games.
Kendrick Bell Kendrick Bell 6'3" | SG Park Hill | 2023 State MO (Park Hill): The 6’3 2023 guard was the Most Valuable Player of the William Jewell Classic Patterson Division after leading the Trojans to the championship. He had 28 points and nine rebounds in the championship game against North Kansas City. The Michigan football recruit was explosive from start to finish and he scored on slashing drives and transition dunks. He was getting himself to the free throw line with his constant attacks to the basket.
Winston Allen Winston Allen 6'5" | SF Oak Park | 2023 State MO (Oak Park): The dynamic 6’6 2023 forward led the Northmen to the William Jewell Classic Nelson Division championship. He was named the MVP. He had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the championship game against Pembroke Hill. He set the tone early by throwing down a big dunk to open the scoring. Even in the third consecutive day, his motor was still running high as he scored and rebounded with great tenacity.
Matt Haefner Matt Haefner 6'7" | SF Lafayette | 2023 State MO (Lafayette): The 6’7 2023 forward led the 13th seeded Lancers on a magical run to the championship of the Coaches vs Cancer Holiday Tournament. He scored a game high 15 points in the championship game against Hickman. He is versatile offensive player who can score inside on the perimeter, but I was impressed with how he did all the other little things to help his team win. The rebounding, passing, blocked shots and hustle plays were in abundance during the tournament.
Cole Nichols Cole Nichols 6'2" | PG Dexter | 2023 State MO (Dexter): The 6’2 2023 guard led Dexter to the championship of the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament. He scored 23 points in the championship game win over Doniphan. Not only is the kid a bucket, but he delivers whenever the team needs one. He can shoot the long ball, but he can also attack and get the tough bucket and the And 1.
Jobe Bryant Jobe Bryant 6'0" | PG Park Hills Central | 2024 State MO (Park Hills Central): The 6’0 2024 point led the host Rebels to the championship of the Bob Sechrest Jr Tournament. He scored a game-high 28 points while also dazzling folks with his court vision and passing. He is virtually impossible to keep out of the lane with his physical strength and creative handles.
Kyan Evans Kyan Evans 6'2" | PG Staley | 2023 State MO (Staley): The 6’2 2023 Colorado State recruit played a flawless overall floor game in leading the Falcons to a victory over Liberty North in the championship game of the William Jewell Classic Holley Division. He was dropping dimes and making sure everyone ate while also setting the defense. He finished the game with eight points, five rebounds, nine assists and three steals. He was named the MVP of the Holley Division.
Cameron Manyawu Cameron Manyawu 6'8" | PF Staley | 2023 State MO (Staley): The 6’9 2023 forward was a force on Saturday night in the Falcons victory over Liberty North in the championship game of the William Jewell Classic Holley Division. He finished with a game high 18 points, which included a pair of thunderous slam dunks off the lob passes, which set the early tone.