More New Names: Class 1 Standouts (No. 1 Seeds)

Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of under the radar Class 1 standouts who have led their teams to the No. 1 seed in the upcoming district playoffs, which will begin this weekend. Brock Lucas 6’3 St. Elizabeth: An impressive big 2022 guard who can impact games with his size and skill level in a variety of ways. One minute, he’s getting in the paint for a tough bucket, then he’s pulling up for a 3-pointer. He is averaging 21 points, eight rebounds and 5.6 assists while making 45 3-pointers. He also brings back the experience of two Final Four State appearances under his belt. Kamron Meese 5’10 Risco: A quick 2022 point guard who has led Risco to the top seed in the Class 1, District 1 tournament. He has the ability to penetrate in the lane with his speed and knock down 3-pointers. He is averaging 23 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals while making 58 3-pointers. Paden Gilbert, Chadwick: A tough combo guard who is one of the leading scorers on a 20-1 team that has the top seed in District 4. He is a high energy performer who epitomizes Chadwick’s fast-paced style of play. He attacks the basket hard and will hit the pull up jumper.  Jakub Hisel 6’1 Winston: A versatile 2021 wing player who has led the Redbirds to the top seed in District 16. He’s a skilled ball handler and passer who can facilitate the offense comfortably. He’s used his strength to score on tough takes to the basket and he can shoot it a little bit. Noah Scrivener 5’7 Leeton: A 2021 point guard who is a senior leader on a well-balanced 16-4 team that has the top seed in District 9. He’s quick and he moves the ball well and he moves without the ball as well. He shoots the 3-pointer at a 45 percent clip while averaging 12 points, four assists and two steals a game. Dylan Comstock 6’4 Orrick: The 2021 forward is a standout golfer who is headed to Park University to play that sport. On the basketball court, he is a talented combo forward with good length and the ability to stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting. He’s led Orrick to the No. 1 seed in the District 13 tournament. Cadan Gann 6’3 Grundy County: A resourceful 2021 offensive player who has led Grundy County to a top seed in District 14. He scores on the drive and he can hit the mid-range jumper off the dribble. He is averaging 20 points, five assists, three assists and two steals a game.