Class of 2029 Standouts at the Brad Beal Elite Fall League

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Class of 2029 prospects who caught our attention during our visit to the [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] Fall League, which was held at the Beal Center in Chesterfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3571229' first='Tristan' last='Speed'] (Westminster Christian): A 5'6" point guard who had a big game in the Wildcats' victory over Jennings. He's small, but he has good quickness and strength and he can really shoot it from 3-point range. He hit five 3-pointers in the game with many of them coming on the step-back. He was also getting into the lane to create opportunities for open teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kory Bryant Jr. (Principia): A 5'11" point guard who did an excellent job of getting downhill and scoring in traffic amongst the taller defenders in the lane. He also hit a Corner 3-pointer off the catch and another triple coming off a high ball screen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3570895' first='Gavin' last='Payton'] (Jennings): A 6'0" combo guard who has confident handles which enabled him to break down defenders to create his own offense off the dribble. He could also hit defenders with a nice burst to get by them on his way to the basket. He also had a nice pull up jumper in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaxson Shead (Westminster Christian): A 6'2" guard who has good length and athleticism. He also showed some explosiveness when he tried to dunk on multiple defenders on one play. He was able to draw a foul. He was constantly slashing his way into the lane with his strong motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2919437' first='Josiah' last='Hood'] (Principia): A 5'10" point guard who was really a pest on the defensive end with his tenacious on-ball pressure. He was picking up opposing ball handlers in the backcourt and constantly turning them. He was also distributing the ball very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2877072' first='Mekhi' last='Watson'] (John Burroughs): A 6'0 point guard who used his quickness to cause problems with his dribble penetration. He had a nice floater in the lane and he also hit a couple of short jumpers on the pull up. He was very comfortable operating in tight spaces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colin Johnson (Vashon): A 6'3" forward who did a good job of rebounding the basket. He's long and lanky with good athleticism and a nose for the ball. He was also getting out of his area to grab boards. He is also a solid ball handler who can slash to the basket effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->