Class of 2021 Mighty Mites: The Little Big Guys

<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of "Mighty Mites" in the Class of 2021. These talented players are small in stature, but they are big in terms of production for their teams.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824128" first="Xavier" last="Sykes"] 5’9" Rock Bridge: An electric southpaw bucket-getter who made an excellent transition from a scorer to a point guard last season. He averaged 17 points and four assists in leading the Bruins to a berth in the Class 5 state quarterfinals.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="994440" first="Jaden" last="Monday"] 5’10" Van Horn: One of the most impressive little scoring guards in the state, he can get buckets at three levels with his quickness, penetration and 3-point shooting ability. He averaged 23 points a game as a junior.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824199" first="Recko" last="Bailey"] 5’9" Vashon: An aggressive little point guard who excels on the defensive end with his on-ball pressure. He averaged two steals a game and was a solid 3-point shooter on a loaded Wolverines team.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824209" first="Preston" last="Fortner"] 5’9" Francis Howell: A smooth point guard with excellent quickness in the open court and an effective pull up jumper. He averaged eight points, five assists and two steals in helping the Vikings to a 28-2 record and a berth in the Class 5 state quarterfinals.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="824211" first="Sonny" last="Amabile"] 5’9" Windsor: A solid pass first point guard with excellent court vision and ball handling savvy. He averaged 11 points and four assists while making 37 3-pointers as a junior.</p> <p>Javan Noyes 5’5" Mid Buchanan: A diminutive playmaker who loves to pass the ball and make his teammates better. He was the floor leader of a Mid-Buch team that advanced to the Class 2 state quarterfinals.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="985221" first="Tyliek" last="Moore"] 5’6" Hayti: A very quick point guard who can score on fearless drives into the lane or in transition where he can use his speed in the open court.</p> <p>Cody Cash 5’7" North Callaway: A tough point guard teamed up with his now-graduated brother to make an excellent backcourt in Mid-Missouri. He's quick and he can knock down perimeter jumpers. He averaged 14 points and three assists while shooting 49 percent from the field.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="986457" first="Marlon" last="Owens"] 5’9" McCluer North: A solid point guard who is strong on the dribble and can penetrate into the lane to make plays for his teammates. He averaged nearly 10 points a game as a junior</p>