Missouri talent at the Bass Pro TOC
The lineup for the 2021 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions is set. The annual weekend national tournament will be held on January 14-16 at the JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield. It is one of,…
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Continue ReadingThe lineup for the 2021 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions is set. The annual weekend national tournament will be held on January 14-16 at the JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield. It is one of, if not the best in-season tournament in the nation, with sellout crowds during each night.
There will be three teams from Missouri scheduled to compete at the TOC in a field with national programs. The national teams in the field include Bishop Gorman (NV), IMG Academy (FL), Pace Academy (GA), Roman Catholic (PA) and Sunrise Christian (KS).
Here is a look at the Missouri teams that will be in the 2021 Bass Pro TOC.
DeSmet
The Spartans returns virtually their entire nucleus from a team that finished with a xx record and advanced to a district championship game against CBC. They will be one of the top contenders in Class 5 in 2021.
Isaac Haney Isaac Haney 6'1" | CG Kickapoo | 2021 State MO 6’9″ (’21): One of the top big man prospects in the state. He is a dominant rebounder and shot blocker with a high motor.
Mario Fleming Mario Fleming 6'3" | SG Cardinal Ritter | 2021 State MO 6’10″ (’21): A long and athletic post player with Division I offers. He can run the court and block shots.
Jeremiah Walker Jeremiah Walker 6'2" | CG DeSmet | 2021 State MO 6’2″ (’21): A slashing combo guard who can get lots of buckets in the lane.
Thomas Redmond Thomas Redmond 6'4" | SG DeSmet | 2021 State MO 6’4″ (’21): An All-State soccer player who also doubles as a excellent combo guard with collegiate potential in both sports.
Brian Taylor 6’3″ (’22): The athletic point guard emerged as the Spartans floor leader last season. He excels at both ends of the court.
Brennan Lovette 6’4″ (’22): A versatile wing player who can shoot the ball while being an excellent passer and making his teammates better.
Greenwood
The Blue Jays will be one of the top contenders for the Class 2 state championship once again after winning it all in 2019 and advancing to the state quarterfinals in 2020.
Aminu Mohammed 6’5″ (’21): The five-star recruit set records at last year’s Bass Pro TOC with a series of sparkling performances. He has numerous high major Division I offers.
Grant Harper 5’9″ (’21): An excellent point guard who makes things go for this high-powered unit.
Tommy Pinegar 6’2″ (’22): A three year starter who is one of the top 3-point shooters in the state.
Kaden Stuckey 6’6″ (’23): Talented young post player who saw quality minutes as a freshman. The son of Missouri State Hall of Famer Kelby Stuckey.
Kickapoo
The Chiefs will return to the Bass Pro TOC for the second second consecutive year after finishing xx and advancing to the Final Four of the Class 5 state tournament in 2020.
Jordan Nesbitt Jordan Nesbitt 6'6" | SF St. Louis Christian | 2021 State #93 Nation MO 6’2″ (’21): The standout combo guard recently committed to the University of Missouri. The multi-skilled performer averaged 20 points a game.
Cameron Liggins 6’2″ (’21): Talented guard who had a dominant run in the state tournament to help the Chiefs to the Final Four.