Class 4 Teams to Watch
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Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason preview of teams to watch with a look at Class 4. Vashon: The Wolverines are loaded once again as they look to win another state championship. They return a stable of talented 2025 guards…
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Vashon: The Wolverines are loaded once again as they look to win another state championship. They return a stable of talented 2025 guards in Christian Williams Christian Williams 5'9" | PG Vashon | 2025 State MO , Tre Williams Tre Williams 6'2" | SG Vashon | 2025 State #334 Nation MO and Dehrio McCaskill Dehrio McCaskill 6'4" | SG Vashon | 2025 State MO . All three have received Division I scholarship offers. The top player up front is 6’8″ 2025 Nathaniel “Butta” Randall, who has several Power 5 offers. A big addition to the program is 6’4″ 2024 Nassir Binion Nassir Binion 6'4" | SG Vashon | 2024 State MO , an athletic transfer from CBC.
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Park Hills Central: The Rebels advanced to the state championship game last season for the first time in school history. They are led by 6’0″ 2024 guard Jobe Bryant Jobe Bryant 6'0" | PG Park Hills Central | 2024 State MO , who has been a standout since his freshman year. He is being recruited in both basketball and football. Joining Bryant in the backcourt is talented 6’1″ 2024 Caden Casey Caden Casey 6'1" | CG Park Hills Central | 2024 State MO . Holding things down in the front court will be 6’4″ 2024 forward Zack Boyd.
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Father Tolton: The Trailblazers made another trip to the Final Four last season as they finished fourth. They are led by 6’1″ 2025 point guard Exavier Wilson Exavier Wilson 6'1" | PG Father Tolton | 2025 State #265 Nation MO , an All-State performer who has several Division I offers. Tolton also returns a pair of talented forwards in 6’5″ 2024 Javar Galbreath Javar Galbreath 6'5" | PF Father Tolton | 2024 State MO and 6’6″ 2025 Blake Pingeton Blake Pingeton 6'6" | SF Father Tolton | 2025 State MO .
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MICDS: The Rams won 23 games last season and advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. A strong group of perimeter players return, led by 5’10” 2024 point guard and 6’1″ 2026 guard Brandon Clemens Brandon Clemens 6'1" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO . A pair of talented 2026 guards looking to make an impact are 6’3″ Jason Stokes Jason Stokes 6'3" | SG MICDS | 2026 State MO and 6’3″ Keshon Mims. Returning to his forward spot inside will be 6’4″ 2024 Mason Swartz Mason Swartz 6'4" | PF MICDS | 2024 State MO .
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John Burroughs: The Bombers return several key players a talented team that won 21 games and a share of the Metro League title. Burroughs has one of the state’s top front lines with 6’8″ 202 Tristan Reed Tristan Reed 6'8" | PF John Burroughs | 2026 State MO , 6’9″ 2026 Sheek Pearson Sheek Pearson 6'9" | PF John Burroughs | 2026 State MO and 6’5″ 2025 DJ Johnson DJ Johnson 6'6" | SF John Burroughs | 2025 State MO . Also back is 6’3″ 2024 guard Ramzi Salem Ramzi Salem 6'3" | CG John Burroughs | 2024 State MO , who is the team’s top returning scorer. A pair of 2025s who are back are 5’8″ Max Steinbach and 6’3″ shooter Owen Walther.
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Maryville: The Spoofhounds won 23 games last season and played for a district championship. They return a talented backcourt in 6’1″ 2025 Peyton McCullom and 6’2″ 2024 Derek Quinlan. Both guards can really shoot the ball from long distance.
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University City: The Lions have a chance to make a big jump with several key players back from last year’s 14-12 squad. Up front, the Lions will be led by talented 6’5″ 2024 wing Lee Williams Lee Williams 6'5" | SF University City | 2024 State MO and 6’6″ 2025 forward Jayden Creighton Jayden Creighton 6'6" | PF University City | 2025 State MO . Returning to the backcourt are 6’0″ 2025 Miyel Taylor Miyel Taylor 6'0" | PG University City | 2025 State MO and 5’10” 2024 point guard Miyel Taylor Miyel Taylor 6'0" | PG University City | 2025 State MO .
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Mexico: The Bulldogs won 18 games last season and return with another good nucleus with quickness and good shooting. The top player back is 2024 point guard D.J. Long, who averaged 18 points a game last season. Also back is 6’3″ 2025 guard Jaydon Eldridge Jaydon Eldridge 6'1" | SG Mexico | 2025 State MO , who can shoot the 3-pointer very well.
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Versailles: The Tigers finished with a 20-7 and played for a district championship last season. They return one of most potent offensive players in Mid-Missouri in 6’2″ 2024 guard Ryder Williams Ryder Williams 6'3" | SG Versailles | 2024 State MO , who averaged 30 points a game. He has tremendous shooting range. Also back is 2025 guard Reese Murdock, who was an All-District selection.
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Barstow: The Knights played a strong schedule last season, which resulted in a district championship. They return their top player in 6’5″ 2024 forward Aidan Lawlor Aidan Lawlor 6'4" | SG Barstow | 2024 State MO , who is a four-year starter. Also returning is 6’1″ 2024 shooter Joe Whitfall, 6’4″ 2025 small forward Josh Thornton Josh Thornton 6'3" | SG Barstow | 2024 State MO and 6’2″ 2024 Alex Franklin.