Tournament Week Recap: Unsung Players
Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of players who may not get a lot of headlines, but their contributions were very important to their teams winning or playing for tournament championships last weekend around the state. Karson…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of players who may not get a lot of headlines, but their contributions were very important to their teams winning or playing for tournament championships last weekend around the state.
Karson Milbrandt 6’3″ Liberty: A 2022 forward who had some very solid performances in helping the Bluejays to the Republic Tournament championship. His effort and energy were high and he produced some buckets, including 21 points in the semifinals. He was constantly moving without the ball. He could also hit a 3-pointer.
Shane Glass 6’4″ Parkview: The 2022 forward played a big role in the Vikings’ run to the championship of the Arvest Classic. He had a big impact at both ends of the court with his high motor. He had four blocks in the semifinals against Helias. He followed up with 11 points, five rebounds and four steals in the championship game victory over Kickapoo.
Cooper Cribbs 6’2” Bolivar: The 2022 guard came up big in the Liberators victory over Willard in the championship game of the Willard Tournament. On a night where star player Kyle Pock Kyle Pock 6'7" | SF Bolivar | 2023 State #286 Nation MO was saddled with foul trouble, Cribbs provided a big offensive spark with a team-high 13 points. He got Bolivar going early with some hot 3-point shooting, which included three long triples in the first quarter.
Jace Whatley 6’3″ Ozark: The 2024 forward was one of the most impressive hustle players I watched during the weekend. He put in a lot of work on the offensive boards in the game I watched him. He battled for position and went after the ball, which garnered several extra possessions for his team that advanced to the championship game of the Republic Tournament
Isaac Havemeier 6’5″ Platte County: I took a liking to this 2022 forward when I watched him in the championship game of the Savannah Tournament. He’s a big sturdy lad who used his body to play good position basketball. He was a solid rebounder and a very willing and effective screener, which really helps a team.