The Top 10 Boys Players in the Area at this point.

1. Alex Hall SR. Kickapoo Chiefs
This 6'2" Senior is the only returning starter for the Chiefs and will have to pick up some of the scoring they lost to graduation. Last year averaging more than 14 points per game Hall did not have to be the goto guy. This year however, he will.

Next Games 12-19 at Ozark and 12-23 vs Parkview

2. Johnny Gray SR. Central Bulldogs
This 5'9" very elusive point guard may be one of the quickest in the area with a basketball in his hands. Scoring more than 16 points per last including shooting over %50 from the feild you can truly say the Bulldogs go as Johnny Gray goes.

Next Games 12-18 at Bolivar 12-22 at Webb City

3. Brock Shafer SR. Hillcrest
One of the steadiest players on the list, not flashy but deffinately his teams most valuable player. Averaging more than 10pts per last year as well as the team leader in assist this year Brock will need to spread the ball around and help groom some very talented underclassmen.

Next Games 12-15 vs Carthage 12-18 vs Parkview

4. Zach Kliene JR. Mt. Vernon Mountaineers
Other than Hall, Kliene may be the only other Division One player on the list, and maybe in football? This 6'5" Junior averaged 20 points per last year as well as 3+ assist. An athlete that could be one of the highest football recruit in the area next year and he doesn't even play. If the players around him develop he could become very dangerous.

Next Games 12-16 @ Ash Grove 12-19 vs Marshfield

5. Jordan Nuckols SR. Ozark Tigers
This 6'4" forward is coming off a season in which he averaged 17 points and 7 boards a game. With the returning lettermen Jordan is looking to have a huge season. The quaterback on the football field Jordan has the leadership necessary to possibly put Ozark over the top in a loaded district.

Next Games 12-16 vs Waynesville 12-19 vs Kickapoo

6. Preston Guiot JR. Bolivar Liberators
This 5'10" guard is one of the quickest in the area, with the ability to get to the free throw line as well as hit the 3's Preston is definately a threat from anywhere on the floor. His cool demeanor and ability to lead by example is an attribute that makes him very appealing to college coaches.

12-12 @ Clinton 12-18 vs Central

7. Mike Wiebe SR. Branson Pirates
This 6'5" power forward is capable of double doubles every night. Averaging nearly 19 and 9 last year he is one of the players on this list that can take over a game. Wtih several returners Branson has to be the favorite in the COC as well as a repeat District Champ.

12-16 @ Kickapoo Blue and Gold

8. Shawn Thomas SR. Chadwick Cardinals
Probably one of the most fun teams to watch this season if you like up and down basketball. Shawn is coming off of a Nintendo type season averaging nearly 24 points a game along with nearly 5 boards and 3+ assist. A player that may not be a NCAA type player but a must see along with the whole cardinal team.

12-19 vs Crane

9. Trey Laveroni SR. Webb City Cardinals
After a Final Four Finsih last year this 6'5" forward is the only returning starter. Trey is strong as well as a great leaper. The key will be whether or not Webb has any athletes sorrounding him. (thats a little sarcastic) Averaging more than 10 ppg last year he will be leaned on a little more this season and look for him to respond.

12-16 at Mac County 12-22 vs Central

10. Garrett Gladden SR. Everton Tigers
This 6'6" 250 post player is looking to build on an allready impressive resume which includes all-district, all-state and Conference MVP. Averaging 21 ppg last year look for those numbers to go up in his senior season. For his league, Garrett could be the most dominant player on this list.

12-15 vs Sarcoxie 12-19 @ Wheatland