Some New Names of 2027 Forwards from the Show Me Showdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some New Names of Class of 2027 Missouri forwards who caught our attention at last weekend's Show Me Showdown in Chesterfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640879,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1170.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1170.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640879" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3638334' first='Trae' last='Booze'] (COMO-TNT): A 6'6" forward from Smith-Cotton who is a smooth shooting lefty who could stretch the defense with his 3-point marksmanship. He had a quick release on his high-arching jumpers from distance. He was very good off the catch and he was also attacking the close outs to score on drives and short jumpers off the bounce. He displayed a nice touch in the low post as he was wheeling and dealing in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640882,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1175_f8fba2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1175_f8fba2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640882" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3632933' first='Charlie' last='Dugan'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2210626' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center']): A 6'7" forward from DeSmet who is an excellent worker who got a lot done with his motor and physical strength. He used his solid build to get good seals in the post and get buckets or draw fouls. He was also running the court well for transition buckets or offensive putbacks. He made some good rotations on the defensive end to get blocked shots. He also jumped the passing lanes for a steal and layup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640885,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1459_cd1e5d.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1459_cd1e5d.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640885" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3638336' first='Dominic' last='Keyes'] (Gateway Knights-Gaona): A 6'9" forward who is a home school student who is a player I got a chance to see for the first time. He is a big, strong kid who knows how to used his body and strength to post up inside and hold his position. He doesn't mind the physical play. He also showed some athleticism when he ran the full court and made a chase down block, which was impressive. If he gets a good catch inside, he is going up strong to score in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640884,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1461.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1461.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640884" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3638335' first='Sean' last='Gunn'] (Ramey Select): A 6'7" forward from Kirkwood who plays the game with a tremendous motor. I really liked his work rate and high level of activity. He was also running the court hard. He also scored some tough buckets in the lane through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640883,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1166.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1166.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640883" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3571965' first='Duncan' last='Kitchen'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2210626' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center']): A 7'0" forward from Ladue who used his height well to catch the ball and score on a turnaround jumper in the paint. He was very active and he ran the court very well. He had a good presence on the defensive end with his length and ability to block shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640889,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1216.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1216.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640889" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3566647' first='Will' last='Schultz'] (Show Me Basketball): A 6'5" forward from Timberland who handles the ball and sees the court well. He plays the game at his own pace and is very effective in how he goes about his business. He does a good job of getting two feet into the paint and using ball fakes to help him get his shots off inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->