Class of 2022 Football Standouts on the Hardwood
The district playoffs got underway last weekend for football teams in the state of Missouri. A couple of weeks ago, we featured several excellent basketball players who get it done of the football field in the Class of 2022. Now,…
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Continue ReadingThe district playoffs got underway last weekend for football teams in the state of Missouri. A couple of weeks ago, we featured several excellent basketball players who get it done of the football field in the Class of 2022. Now, it’s time to look at some of those Class of 2022 basketball players who double as football standouts.
Luther Burden III 6’2″ Cardinal Ritter: A dynamic bucket-getter in basketball who also goes by the name of “Touchdown Luther“ on the football field because of his explosive ability. The five-star wide receiver recently committed to Oklahoma. He helped lead Ritter’s basketball team to a state championship last season.
Max Whisner 6’7″ Lee’s Summit: A very good 230-pound post player who is also one of the top football prospects in the state as a tight end. The three-star recruit has already given a commitment to the University of Missouri.
Always Wright Always Wright 6'2" | SG Joplin | 2022 State MO 6’2″ Joplin: The smooth slender shooting guard returns as one of the top 3-point threats in the Ozark region. This fall, he has stepped into role as Joplin’s starting quarterback for a team that is transitioning after a run to the Class 6 state championship game.
A’justin Pearson A’justin Pearson 6'0" | PG Lincoln Prep | 2022 State MO 6’0″ Lincoln Academy: A tenacious two-way combo guard who helped lead Lincoln Academy to a Class 3 district championship. He is also a high level defensive back in football who is attracting interest from a number of schools.
Ike Ezeogu Ike Ezeogu 6'5" | PF Blue Springs | 2022 State MO 6’6″ Blue Springs: The 225-pound power forward is a force as a scorer and rebounder with his athleticism and activity. On the football field, he is a Division l prospect as a tight end/defensive end with offers from Kansas State and Iowa State.
Kortez Stevenson Kortez Stevenson 6'7" | PF Center | 2022 State MO 6’6″ Center: A 250-pound power forward with tremendous post moves and the footwork to produce many buckets. On the football field, he’s a talented tight end with soft hands for catching and punishing blocking skills.
Ryan Schwendeman Ryan Schwendeman 6'4" | SF St. Dominic | 2022 State MO 6’4″ St. Dominic: A rugged combo forward who averaged 14 points a game in leading the Crusaders to a district championship a year ago. He is having a very productive junior year on the football field as a receiver and linebacker.