Was told that a coach picked up six technical fouls this weekend, got kicked out of two game and got his team thrown out of the tournament. This was..wait for it...In the third grade division. Can I get a Bingo
Courtney Ramey of Webster Groves closed a spectacular career with 27 PTS, 6 REB and 6 AST and a Second state title. He ends his career as WG’s career scoring and assists leaders. He has been one of the top guards nationally in his class since he was in grade school. ⭐️ Salute
The incredible high school career of Whitfield’s Torrence Watson came to an end tonight with a 51-point performance in a loss to Charleston in the Class 3 state quarterfinals. Congratulations on a great career. It was truly a treat.
#MIZ
Congratulations to Northwest Missouri State on winning the NCAA Division ll National Championship and a perfect 38-0 record. Several former Show-Me State prep standouts on this team. 100 victories and two national titles in past three years. Remarkable
2018 F Carte’are Gordon of Webster had 40 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST and 3 BLK in a 81-61 victory over Liberty in the Class 5 semifinals. Dominant performance by future SLU Billiken
Here’s Damien Mayo’s buzzer beater to give Chaminade the 67-64 win over CBC and the district championship. The Magic of March folks. (Video courtesy of
@CBCCSN
and
@MshsaaTV
)
Special Shout Out to all of those school workers who put in that extra work to keep those gyms extra clean so that the kids could have the opportunity to play in these great tournaments and their families and friends could watch them. Salute. 👏👏👏
Congratulations to Fred Thatch, Jr of Sikeston who ended a spectacular career today as one of the best players ever produced in Southeast Missouri. He finished with more than 2,000 PTS and 1,000 REB with his powerful play. Saint Louis U. is getting a good one.
Matty Ice checks out for the last time. Was a skinny 5’5 freshman whose uniform was too big, but getting big buckets in the championship game of the Meramec Tournament. He’s now leaves as a state champion
2018 G Jordan Lathon of Grandview had 24 PTS, 6 REB, 3 STL and 2 BLK in an 81-63 victory over Raytown South in the Class 4 state championship game. Concludes a tremendous career as a state champion. Do it all performer. Headed to Northwestern.
2018 F Carte’are Gordon of Webster Groves had 16 PTS, 9 REB and 7 BLK in the victory over Chaminade in the Class 5 state championship game. Congratulations on a tremendous career which includes 2 state titles, a Peach Jam title and a FIBA Gold Medal. He will be a SLU Billiken.
The Pre-Thanksgiving game between rivals St Charles and St Charles West is one of the biggest in the state. Last night 2027 Karson Gerdeman of
@scwbasketball
scored 14 PTS and hit this game-clinching 3 in West’s victory. Welcome to the rivalry, Son.
@KyleGerdeman
3 former Show Me State Standouts, Bradley Beal (Chaminade), Otto Porter, Jr (Scott Co Central) and OG Anunoby (Jefferson City) on the floor to start Game 1 of the Toronto-Washington series.
The Magic of March. Ladue’s Jaylen Boyd with the miracle four point play to send tons Class 4 Sectional contest into overtime against Jennings. Ladue wins it in OT. Thank you to
@GSV_STL
for the video.
Congratulations to Parkway Central’s Deandre Campbell on a great career that ended in today’s Class 4 Quarterfinals. He finished with more than 2,000 points in his career and earned all-State accolades in 🏀 and 🏈. Salute.
Raytown South will face Grandview in an All-Kansas City Class 4 state championship game. A battle of conference rivals who are meeting for the third time. Each team has won a game. Buckle up
Congratulations to Missouri kids Dajuan Harris, Luke Kasubke, Coban Porter, Dylan Branson and Davion Bradford of
@MokanBasketball
on advancing to the championship game of the Nike EYBL Peach Jam
2018 G Jared Ravenkamp of Blue Springs South scored a school record 39 PTS and made a school record 17 FTS in a 78-74 victory over rival Blue Springs (Photo courtesy of David Rainey)
2018 G Ronnie Bell of Park Hill scored 42 PTS and made the GW 3 pointer at the buzzer in a 72-71 win over St Joe Lafayette in 3 OTs in the first round of the C.W. Stressman Tournament
Here’s 6’4 2021 Marco Burse of South Iron. Very proud of this young man. Missed last season with a serious knee injury. Came back strong as a senior. Averaged 17.5 PTS and 11.5 REB in the Final Four to help lead team to a state title. My Comeback Player of the Year. Tough.
2018 F Jericole Hellems of Chaminade had 32 PTS and 10 REB in a 101-90 loss to Webster Groves in the Class 5 state championship game. Congratulations on a stellar career and carrying the mantle as Chaminade’s prime time player the past two seasons. Headed to North Carolina State
Congratulations to Clay Gayman of Nevada on a brilliant high school career, which came to an end in the District championship game against Grandview. Gayman scored more than 2,000 PTS and grabbed more than 1,000 REB while alsobeingone of the Top dunkers in the state. Salute.
Congratulations to Valley Park standout Jeramy Shaw, who concluded a stellar high school career today. Shaw finished his career with 2,010 PTS, 861 REB, 465 AST and 371 STL. Excellent job
A special night for our state as we have two players from Missouri starting in the NBA All-Star Game. From the same state, same city and same high school. Congratulations Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum.
@CCPBasketball
#showmestateballers
2018 G Damien Daniels of Hogan Prep closed out a tremendous career by scoring 20 PTS in a 63-58 victory over Charleston in the Class 3 state championship game. Congratulations Little Big Man, it was a special treat to watch you work. Take a bow
Good luck to all of the Missouri based grassroots programs and players who are getting ready to compete during the July evaluation period. Let’s eat. 🏀🍴
University City coach Kelvin Lee and his son KJ Lee of Fort Zumwalt North embrace after playing each other in the championship game
@BorgiaAthletics
Turkey Tournament.
#familyaffair
Congratulations to Hillsboro’s Gaven Pinkley on a wonderful career that came to an end tonight in a one-point loss to Sikeston in the Class 4 Sectionals. Pinkley finished with more than 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in his career. Big, versatile, leader. Salute
For those of you who do not live in St Louis, the late Wes Unseld is my uncle. One of the NBA’s all-time greats. Was great to see him honored as part of the NBA’s 75-Year Anniversary Team.
I’m looking for “glue guys” around the state. These are two of my favs are Brysan Jeffries of
@BlairOaksHoops
and EJ Williams of Westminster Christian. So valuable to their team’s success. More than just stats.
Let me know about your favorite “glue guys.” Let’s Go!
Congratulations to 2020 G Sam Richardson of Hancock who finished his brilliant career tonight with 43 points and 11 rebounds. Sam ends his career as Hancock’s all-time leading scorer with more than 2,000 points. Tremendous
2018 G Kyle Younge of Jennings scored 44 PTS in a 77-74 victory over Parkway Central in the Class 4 Quarterfinals. An incredible performance by a fearless little warrior who was clearly banged up over the course of the game.
This outstanding backcourt of Desmond White and Malcolm Davis of
@HeliasBballHC
. They were a treat to watch play together the past few seasons. Dez is a 2023, Malcolm a 2022