Brad Beal Elite Combine: Missouri Guards/Wings
On Saturday, August 1, the Brad Beal Elite organization held a combine over in Belleville, IL. The players were split up into four teams with each playing three scrimmage games. Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the guards and…
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Continue ReadingOn Saturday, August 1, the Brad Beal Elite organization held a combine over in Belleville, IL. The players were split up into four teams with each playing three scrimmage games. Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at the guards and wings from Missouri who participated in the combine.
Nick Kern 6’5 Vashon: The smooth 2021 wing was the most potent offensive player during the combine. He scored in a variety of ways, which included excellent takes to the basket while attacking in both directions. He complimented it with good 3-point shooting and good work on the offensive glass. He has many answers of the offensive end.
Keshon Gilbert 6’2 Vashon: The 2021 UNLV commit is a crafty pass-first point guard with good court vision and the ability to get into the lane at virtually any time. He was a tremendous finisher in the paint as he was expert at drawing contact and putting the ball in the basket from different angles.
Victory Naboya Victory Naboya 6'8" | PF Greenwood | 2021 State MO 6’7 St Louis Christian: The 2021 Rutgers commit displayed his smooth shooting stroke in one of the games when he knocked down four 3-pointers. He’s a potent shooter off the catch and he can also create his own shot. When his perimeter shot wasn’t falling, he displayed a nice turnaround jumper in the post and scored on some offensive putbacks.
Jordan Nesbitt Jordan Nesbitt 6'6" | SF St. Louis Christian | 2021 State #93 Nation MO 6’6 St Louis Christian: The bullish 2021 guard from has many ways to beat his defenders. His best weapon during the combine was attacking the basket and using his strength to power for buckets off the dribble. He cut his recruiting list down to 11 schools on Friday.
Rob Martin Rob Martin 5'9" | PG CBC | 2022 State MO 5’9 CBC: The 2022 point guard displayed his expertise in running the pick-and-roll with his passing and scoring ability. He delivered some nice pocket passes to bigs on the roll down while displaying three-level scoring ability. He has a nice mid-range jumper off the screen and he can knock down the 3-pointer if the defender goes underneath the screen.
Kellen Thames Kellen Thames 6'6" | SG Pattonville | 2022 State MO 6’4 Pattonville: The 2022 wing was very productive as he attacked the basket and got out in the transition game on a regular basis. He finished well on his drives and also hit a couple of effective runners in the lane. He has a very effective pull up jumper off the bounce.
Brandon Mitchell-Day Brandon Mitchell-Day 6'8" | SF MICDS | 2022 State MO 6’7 MICDS A 2022 wing player who had a very solid day as he played a number of different roles. He was comfortable facilitating the offense and he also scored on a couple of nice takes from the wing. His size and length enables him to be a factor on the defensive end.
B.J Ward 6’0 Chaminade: A young 2023 pass first point guard who sets the table well with his passing ability. He is strong with the ball and he displayed a nice pull up jumper on the move. He can also knock down a 3-pointer if he is left open. He held his own while going up against older and more experienced guards.