June Scholastic Previews: Ladue

Sean West

June 6, 2024 @ 04:18 PM

Prep Hoops Missouri will be doing team previews on some of the top in-state programs during the scholastic period. Due to recent NCAA calendar changes, June has become vital to recruiting and the high school game. There's two live periods so this is a great time to evaluate prospects and gain insight into teams for the upcoming season.    Ladue has been a historically strong program and is coming off two great playoff runs. Great coaching, a defensive mindset, and strong culture are all pillars of the program. The team will return a number of key players and have young prospects worth watching. A couple of those players are highlighted below.   Haydan Arnold is the top returning scorer. He's a unique player that plays a number of positions. At 6'5 he can guard the post, slash, and bring those hustle plays every coach wants. He's the ultimate winner and fits their system. A plug & play guy. Expanded range out to three will unlock his full potential as a prospect. He's coming off a season where he averaged 7.1 PPG.   Having a returning PG is a major asset. [player_tooltip player_id='2546174' first='Trisiah' last='Edwards'] is someone who was the general to plenty of winning last season. He does all the little things that lead to wins. Equally talented as a scorer and assist man. He handles pressure and limits turnovers. A 3:1 A/TO ratio as a junior. Edwards is extremely solid and keeps this team on course.   [player_tooltip player_id='2427989' first='Jack' last='Edgerton'] looks to be that wing who will take on a larger role due to graduation. He has put in time as a role player and does a number of things at a high level. He's a bouncy shooting threat who keeps the game simple. Attacking closeouts and making the catch and shoot three are two areas of the game where he impacts. A 6.0 PPG scorer last season.   [player_tooltip player_id='2090515' first='Isadore' last='Ba'] is an exciting guard who developed into a better player last season. He got varsity action and was a change of pace player. Talented in transition with his speed and explosive ability. He gives this team plenty of energy and will provide dunks. An added benefit is that he's a 2026. Someone to watch for the Rams over the next two seasons.

Prep Hoops Missouri will be doing team previews on some of the top in-state programs during the scholastic period. Due to recent NCAA calendar changes, June has become vital to recruiting and the high school game. There's two live periods so this is a great time to evaluate prospects and gain insight into teams for the upcoming season.