Under the Radar Class 2 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at group of talented Class 2 players around the state who operate under the radar. All of these players earned All-District recognition last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2357760' first='Isaac' last='Busch'] (Eugene): A 6'4 2025 small forward is one of the top small school talents in Mid Missouri. He is a big matchup problem with his smooth post moves and perimeter shooting stroke. He is also an excellent passer. He will lead what will be one of the state's Class 2 teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881004' first='Casen' last='Stephens'] (Neelyville): A 6'4 2025 guard who has an impressive offensive bag. He has smooth perimeter stroke from 3-point range along with his good ball handling and playmaking skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1881825' first='Carter' last='Keeling'] (Purdy): A 6'4 2025 guard who can really fill it up from 3-point range. He has extended range and he can put the ball on the floor to score. He averaged 22 points a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robert Wallace (South Pemiscot): A 5'9 2026 guard who led a young Bulldogs team to a Final Four berth in the Class 2 state tournament. The quick guard averaged nearly 19 points a game as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Landon Burchard (Puxico): A talented 5'10 2026 point guard who led Puxico to a berth in the state quarterfinals. He's an excellent floor leader with good quickness and a high basketball IQ. He can really create his own shot to get a bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2576059' first='Dillon' last='Willis'] (Maysville): A 6'3 2025 forward who is one of top small school performers in the NWMO area. He has a strong body and he uses it well to power inside for buckets and rebounds. He led Maysville to a 25-2 record and a district championship last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536437' first='Max' last='Wheeler'] (St Vincent): A 6'3 2026 guard who returns after helping St Vincent to a district championship. He is a very impressive facilitator who can really pass it and work the high post. He does a good job making his teammates better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->