Updated 2025 Rankings Under the Radar Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2025 rankings this week. Here is a look at a some of the players in the rankings who are under the radar standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881003' first='Preston' last='Brewer'] (Canton): A versatile 6'6" forward who had a big season in helping Canton to a Class 2 district championship last season. He is a solid scorer and rebounder inside with 3-point shooting range. He averaged 14 points, nine rebounds and two steals a game as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425347' first='Leo' last='Gayman'] (William Chrisman): The 6'6" forward is the third of a talented group of Gayman brothers who have been a fixture in Prep Hoops Missouri for years. Leo is very effective inside with his good fundamentals and footwork. He passes the ball very well and he can hit the open 3-pointer. He averaged seven points and seven rebounds a game as a sophomore. He played with the 816 Hoops-Shamet 16U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557434' first='Devin' last='Herrington'] (Thayer): A 6'6" forward who played a big role in the Bobcats' run to a third-place finish in the Class 3 state tournament. While teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1427996' first='Aidan' last='Burns'] is the high-scoring standout, Herrington works the inside very well as he gets double-doubles on a nightly basis with his athleticism and tenacity on the boards. He grabbed 22 rebounds in the state semifinals against Lutheran North. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881821' first='Layton' last='Hollis'] (Windsor): A 6'1" guard who is one of the top young players in the Jefferson County area. He is an excellent slasher who finishes in the lane with good effectiveness. He averaged 13 points, five rebounds and two steals a game for an Owls team that won 20 games last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1887562' first='Gabe' last='Johnson'] (Richmond): A 6'8" forward who formed an excellent 1-2 inside combination with now graduated big man Jack Gogue last season. He will now become the focal point after averaging 13 points and seven rebounds a game as a sophomore. He's long and rangy with good mobility. He played with the 816 Hoops- Shamet 16U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881825' first='Carter' last='Keeling'] (Purdy): A 6'3" guard from the SWMO area who can light it up from 3-point distance. The small school standout has shooting range that extends well beyond the 3-point line. He averaged 15.8 points and 4.7 rebounds while making 58 3-pointers as a sophomore. He had an impressive summer while playing with the Missouri 66ers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425717' first='Damario' last='Moss'] (Lexington): A 6'3" combo guard who followed up a good freshman season with a strong sophomore year where he averaged close to 20 points a game. He has smooth handles and the ability to score at all three levels. He scores in the post against smaller guards and can break down defenders off the dribble. He played with the Sixers Supreme 17U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881004' first='Casen' last='Stephens'] (Neelyville, pictured): A 6'4" guard from the SEMO area who has good size on the wing and an impressive shooting stroke from 3-point range. He also has good playmaking skills with his passing and ball handling ability. He averaged 21 points and seven rebounds a game as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1889893' first='Eli' last='Stokes'] (Cassville): A 6'8" 225-pound forward from the SWMO area who is beginning to emerge after a strong summer with the Missouri 66ers 16U team. The big lefty has a nice touch inside and he plays with a high motor at both ends of the court. He is also a very active rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->