The 2013-14 prep basketball season is already underway. Here are some of the players to watch as we embark on a new season on basketball in the St. Louis area.
Darius Austin (Cahokia): Senior 6’6” swing who has signed with UMKC.
Jordan Barnett (CBC): Athletic 6’7” forward who has signed with Texas.
Evan Booker (Kirkwood): Versatile 6’6” 220-pounder who has signed with Maryville.
Sean Clancey (Cardinal Ritter): Strong 6’3” swingman with a dangerous mid-range game.
Arlando Cook (Madison Prep): Strong 6’8” senior who will lead Bears’ bid for another state title.
Armon Fletcher (Edwardsville): Senior 6’6” forward who has signed with Southern Illinois.
Donovan Franklin (O’Fallon): Junior 6’6” forward who led Panthers to regional title as a sophomore.
Gerard Fuller (Normandy): Strong 6’0” guard who returns to lead Class 4 state runners-up.
Austin Gillmann (Oakville): Senior 6’11” center who has signed with Saint Louis University.
Chaz Glotta (Fort Zumwalt North): The area’s leading scorer in 2013. Signed with Southern Illinois.
Jordan Goodwin (Althoff): Talented 6’2” freshman who is already making an impact this season.
Brandon Hollins (Jennings): Talented 6’5” wing player who averaged 18 points as a junior.
Cornell Johnston (Ladue): The 5’7” senior is one of the top point guards in the state of Missouri.
Rashad Lindsey (McCluer North): Senior guard who led Stars to the Class 5 state quarterfinals.
Darreon Reddick (Belleville East): Strong 6’3” guard who returns for his senior year.
C.J. Rivers (Cahokia): Talented 6’3” senior point guard who has signed with Drake.
Josh Robinson (St. Mary’s): High-scoring 6’3” senior guard who has signed with Austin Peay.
Shawn Roundtree (Edwardsville): Excellent senior point guard who guided Tigers to third-place finish in state tournament.
Ronnie Suggs (Washington): Smooth 6’6” senior guard who has committed to Mizzou.
Jayson Tatum (Chaminade): The 6’7” sophomore has already emerged as one of the nation’s top players.
Robin Thompson (MICDS): Athletic 6’6” combo forward who has signed with Missouri State.
Jeremiah Tillman (East St. Louis): Talented 6’9” freshman who will be one to watch for the future.
Patrick Triplett (Bayless): Strong 6’3” senior guard who has signed with Brown.
Preston Whitfield (Fort Zumwalt South): Talented 6’1” junior guard who averaged 20 points last season.
Teams to Watch
Missouri
Class 5: Chaminade, McCluer North, CBC, Webster Groves, Ladue, Kirkwood, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South, Hazelwood Central, SLUH, Lafayette
Class 4: Normandy, Duchesne, St. Charles, Bayless, Jennings, Gateway STEM, Borgia, Miller Career Academy, Festus, Pacific, Soldan, MICDS, Lutheran South
Class 3: Cardinal Ritter, Madison Prep, Whitfield, Maplewood, Lutheran North, Lutheran (St. Charles), North Tech, Carnahan, Northwest Academy, Lift for Life
Illinois
Edwardsville, Cahokia, Alton, East St. Louis, Belleville East, Althoff, Carlyle, Nashville, Breese Central, Madison
