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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966371' first='Bennett' last='Wilde'] (Blair Oaks): A 6'7 forward from Mid Missouri who has good, length and athleticism and who runs the court well. He scores around the basket and he steps out and shoot the 3-pointer well. He was an All-Conference and All-District player last season.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966917' first='Hudson' last='Matthieson'] (Webb City): A 6'6 small forward from the SWMO area who has a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range. He is very effective on the pick and pop. His handles are solid as he can also attack the basket. He can also facilitate offense with his passing. He played with MO Legacy 17Us during the summer.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2616438' first='Josh' last='Graves'] (RUSH): A 6'6 forward from the SWMO area who has enjoyed a strong career at RUSH. He is tough and he can score in the paint with a variety of moves and shot fakes. He is also a good cutter who finds the seams in the defense. He also rebounds the ball very well.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966418' first='Easton' last='Sheets'] (St. Paul Lutheran/Concordia): A 6'5 forward who earned Class 2 All-State honors after leading his team to a 21-win season. He has a strong post game with a nice jump hook in the lane along with the ability to shoot it from out to 15 feet.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966377' first='Ted' last='Nassah'] (Lift for Life): A 6'5 forward who has good length and explosive athleticism. He is excellent in transition and he attacks the offensive boards well with his quick second jump around the basket. As a junior, he averaged 10 points and seven rebounds a game while blocking 47 shots.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966417' first='Wesley' last='Taylor'] (Crest Ridge): A 6'2 forward who has a solid build and a nice skill set on the perimeter. Those attributes make him a matchup problem. He has extended shooting range and he also attacks with tough drives in the paint. He can also block shots with his athleticism. He is hard to handle at the small school level.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966421' first='Preston' last='Lawrence'] (Mehlville): A 6'6 forward who has a chance to have a breakout season. He is a physical player who sets hard screens and battles for inside position. He is also a deft passer who can stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting ability.</p>
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6'7" | PF Blair Oaks | 2026StateMO
(Blair Oaks): A 6'7 forward from Mid Missouri who has good, length and athleticism and who runs the court well. He scores around the basket and he steps out and shoot the 3-pointer well. He was an All-Conference and All-District player last season.
