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Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews with a look at the St. Louis Suburban Conference Yellow Division. Leading the way is Webster Groves, who won the Class 5 state championship last season. The Statesmen lead a group of solid…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews with a look at the St. Louis Suburban Conference Yellow Division. Leading the way is Webster Groves, who won the Class 5 state championship last season. The Statesmen lead a group of solid teams that include Kirkwood, Marquette, Eureka and Hazelwood Central
THE STARTING FIVE
Iziah Purvey Iziah Purvey 6'5" | PF Webster Groves | 2024 State MO (Webster Groves): The versatile 6’5″ 2024 forward emerged as a force as he helped the Statesmen to the state championship. As a sophomore, he averaged 12.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 53 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3-point range.
Travis Green III Travis Green III 6'2" | SG Hazelwood Central | 2024 State MO (Hazelwood Central): A 6’2″ 2024 transfer from Whitfield who plays the game at high energy at all times. He averaged a team-high 12 points a game as a sophomore for the Warriors.
Christian Hughes Christian Hughes 6'2" | CG Kirkwood | 2023 State MO (Kirkwood): An athletic 6’2″ 2023 combo guard who can attack the basket and knock down 3-pointers. The Arkansas-Little Rock recruit averaged a team-high 12.4 points a game as a junior.
CJ Lang CJ Lang 6'1" | CG Webster Groves | 2023 State MO (Webster Groves): The 6’1″ 2023 point guard was the glue-guy to last year’s state championship team with his all-around play. As a junior, he averaged 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.6 steals while shooting 49 percent from the field.
Javaris Moye Javaris Moye 6'4" | SG Kirkwood | 2023 State MO (Kirkwood): A 6’4″ 2023 wing player who is an excellent two-way performer. He is a potent offensive player with smooth slashing drives and the ability to hit the 3-pointer.
BEST OF THE REST
2023
Jalen Purvey Jalen Purvey 6'1" | CG Webster Groves | 2023 State MO (Webster Groves)
Jhordan Covington-Berry Jhordan Covington-Berry 6'3" | SG Hazelwood Central | 2023 State MO (Hazelwood Central)
Tre Harris (Jennings)
Aidan Trawick (Kirkwood)
RJ Trevino (Webster Groves)
Dakota Joggerst (Eureka)
DJ Mays DJ Mays 6'5" Marquette | 2023 MO (Marquette)
Danny Thomas (Jennings)
Kellen Rhimes (Kirkwood)
Jack Ahlbrand (Marquette)
Noah Malik (Marquette)
Dominique Fulton (Hazelwood Central)
2024
Mason Dunlap Mason Dunlap 6'0" | PG Eureka | 2024 State MO (Eureka)
Andrew Parker (Eureka)
Brandon Johnson Brandon Johnson 6'3" | SG McCluer | 2024 State MO (McCluer)
2025
Carl Whitehead (Webster Groves)
Evan Simon Evan Simon 6'1" | PG Kirkwood | 2025 State MO (Kirkwood)
2026
Brody Owens (Marquette)