Freshmen of Influence (2019)
There are many talented players in the Class of 2019 making a big impact in the Show-Me State. Marcedus Leech 6’5″ (Poplar Bluff): One of the top freshmen in the country, the slender wing player has been posting up some…
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Continue ReadingThere are many talented players in the Class of 2019 making a big impact in the Show-Me State.
Marcedus Leech 6’5″ (Poplar Bluff): One of the top freshmen in the country, the slender wing player has been posting up some big numbers as a freshmen in all categories. Has already proven to be a prime-time scorer with his versatile skill set.
Wheza Panzo 6’6″ (St. Louis Christian): An excellent wing prospect with good size and length to produce on both ends of the court. Has the ability to get to the basket and knock down a mid-range jumper.
Ousman Ndin 7’0″ (St. Louis Christian): An athletic big who is oozing with potential with his size and wingspan. Still a bit raw offensively at this point in his career, but it totally a disruptive force on the defensive end as a shot blocker.
Mario McKinney 6’0″ (Vashon): An active combo guard who plays with a high motor and gets positive results. He has the ability to get to the basket with consistency and he really excels in the transition game.
Lamel Robinson 5’10” (Park Hill South): Talented point guard with excellent quickness and slick handles to get in the lane and create offense for himself and others. Can get to the basket and can shoot from long distance.
Isiaih Mosley 6’4″ (Columbia Rock Bridge): A versatile wing player who has the height and a strong body to excel inside or on the perimeter. Leads a strong freshman class at Rock Bridge.
Dominique Hardimon 6’4″ (South Pemiscot): One of the top impact freshman in Southeast Missouri. Has a nice combination of strength and athleticism along with a high motor. Averaging 16 points and eight rebounds for an 18-6 team.
Dylan Caruso 6’8″ (Mansfield): A talented young post player who has immediately stepped in to become an impact player, averaging close to 12 points and eight rebounds a game.
Yuri Collins 5’11” (St. Mary’s): One of top passing point guards in the 2019 class, Collins is averaging nearly eight assists a game for an emerging Dragons team that has won 15 games.
Dez Tipler 5’11” (East Prarie): Talented point guard in Southeast Missouri who has proven to be an excellent offensive player as well as a table-setter for East Prarie.
E.J. Billinger 6’2″ (Fort Zumwalt South): One of the new up and coming standouts in a South program that has enjoyed immense success in the past 10 years. Provides instant offense with his size and ability to shoot the ball. Plays well in transition.
Dajuan Harris 5’11” (Rock Bridge): Another talented member of Rock Bridge’s freshman class, Harris is a nice point guard who can run the offense and score when needed.
Braden Wetrich 6’1″ (Moberly): Talented young guard who has provided some excellent perimeter shooting for the Spartans in his first varsity campaign. Averaging 10 points a game while knocking down 3-point shots.
Deandre Davis 6’3″ (Caruthersville): Another talented player in the loaded 2019 class in Southeast Missouri, Davis is a strong combo forward who excels on both ends of the court.
Jeremy Shaw 6’2″ (Valley Park): Talented wing player who is emerging as a potent offensive performer for the Hawks. Long athlete who has the ability to knock down 3-pointers.
Josh Wallace 6’5″ (CBC): Young post player who plays with a high motor and stays active every minute he is on the court. Has settled into a nice role as a rebounder and defender this season, but will expand that role in the future.
Kevin Jones 5’10” (Sikeston): Tough combo guard who has found a big role on a loaded Sikeston team that is undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the state among Class 4 schools.
Jesse Little 6’1″ (Soldan): Wing player who has stepped into a big role for a veteran team that won a district championship a a year ago. Currently averaging 11 points a game for the 14-7 Tigers.
Cameron Teson 5’9″ (St. Charles): The younger brother of former Pirates star Casey Teson, young Cameron is a fearless, competitive point guard who is averaging nearly 12 points while shooting 50 percent from 3-point range.
Jacob Shoemaker 5’9″ (Oran): A coach’s son who knows how to run the offense and make his teammates better. Has shown the ability to score, especially from 3-point range.
Paul Duncan 6’6″ (Woodland): Promising young post player who has a nice touch in the post and can step out and hit an open 15-footer. Plays behind some talented post players, but will be an impact player in the future.