Next, we travel out to the east side of Missouri to the deep and talented St. Louis area. There is a great mix of experienced players and younger players breaking into the basketball scene. These players all have high motors and high skill sets that translate into wins on the court. Here is a look at the 2021 Preseason All-St. Louis Area Team!
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>1st Team</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="168543" first="Mar’Shaun" last="Bostic"] Ι 5’9" CG Ι Gateway Tech Ι Lady Brad Beal Elite AAU Ι Auburn University Commit</strong></p>
An excellent two-way player that turns defense to offense in a blink of the eye. A capable shooter from three that really scores the ball well off the bounce. Elite level on-ball defender that plays strong and is always under control attacking the basket. Great vision on the pass.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="161972" first="Kennedi" last="Watkins"] Ι 5’10" Wing Forward Ι Marquette Ι Midwest United AAU Ι SE Missouri Commit</strong></p>
The MBCA Class 5 All-State selection, Kennedi is a long and rangy wing forward with excellent footwork. She scores over both shoulders with either hand and plays through contact. She is an elite-level rebounder and defender. Her handles are elite as she creates scoring opportunities getting to the basket. Her jump shot is solid out to three and she excels in the mid-range with her pull-ups. Very high basketball IQ and instincts.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106866" first="Reagan" last="Rapert"] Ι 5’6" PG Ι Union Ι Arkansas State Commit</strong></p>
A speedy left-handed point guard with elite vision, Reagan is one of the best point guards in the state. The MBCA Class 4 All-State selection, Reagan is an extension of the coach on the floor. She has a great feel for the flow of the game. She has a smooth jump shot from three and can get any shot at any time. Her on-ball defense is solid and finishes when attacking at the rim.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="161988" first="Aliyah" last="Williams"] Ι 5’4" PG Ι Parkway North Ι Team St. Louis AAU Ι Uncommitted</strong></p>
An MBCA Class 4 All-State selection, Aliyah is a dynamic point guard that shoots it at an elite level. She has great pace and her instincts playing out of ball screens is excellent. She scores it well at all three levels and runs the show for her team. She is a solid defender with a great basketball IQ. She really plays bigger then her listed height and she always is around the basketball.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="168022" first="Kelsey" last="Blakemore"] Ι 5’9" CG Ι Whitfield Ι MO Phenom AAU Ι Uncommitted</strong></p>
A big guard that fills the stat sheet, Kelsey can get to any spot on the floor. A MBCA Class 3 All-State selection, Kelsey really plays well up top on defense in presses, she has great court vision, and awareness on both ends of the floor. Her handles are solid and she can create off the dribble. She is an excellent rebounding guard and can start fast breaks from rebounding. An easy three level scorer with great anticipation and instincts.
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