Norm Stewart Classic Young Standouts
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Prep Girls Hoops Missouri got a chance to watch a number of games from the Norm Stewart Classic, which was held at The Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Here is a look at the top underclassmen from the Classes 2024 from…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri got a chance to watch a number of games from the Norm Stewart Classic, which was held at The Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Here is a look at the top underclassmen from the Classes 2024 from 2026 at the Classic.
Ja’Nyla Bush (Vashon): The 2024 point guard had a big game in leading the Wolverines to a victory over Arkansas state power North Little Rock. She scored 13 points while also controlling the pace of the game. She made good decisions with the ball and she was able to create a bucket when it was needed.
Jayda Porter Jayda Porter 6'4" | C Rock Bridge | 2026 State MO (Rock Bridge): The 6’4 2026 forward scored 11 points in the Bruins victory over Grain Valley. She is a very talented scorer in the low post who can also pass the ball very well. She also ran the court and patrolled the middle defensively with her shot blocking.
Chantrel Clayton Chantrel Clayton 5'6" | PG Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO (Vashon): The 5’7 2024 guard had an excellent performance in the victory over North Little Rock. She scored a team high 14 points while making both of her 3-point attempts. She displayed her creative handles and ability to score at all three levels.
Mari Miller Mari Miller 5'10" | SG Rock Bridge | 2025 State MO (Rock Bridge): The 5’11 2025 wing scored 10 points in the Bruins victory over Grain Valley. She was moving well without the ball and scoring on some nice cuts and she had a coast to coast drive for a bucket. She was also a factor on defensively with her length and activity.
Ellie Buscher (Lutheran South): The 5’11 2024 forward was dominant in the Lancers victory over a good Southern Boone team. She finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. She has good mobility and she is very tough inside. I like how she grabs every rebound with strength and authority.
Sy’Rae Stemmons Sy’Rae Stemmons 5'11" | SF Hickman | 2025 State MO (Hickman): A 5’10 2025 forward who plays with an impressive motor. I like her athleticism and energy. She’s a very effective slasher and finisher in the lane. She’s an active rebounder who can also guard multiple positions.
Kyrii Franklin Kyrii Franklin 5'6" | PG Lutheran St. Charles | 2026 State MO (Lutheran St Charles): A 2026 point guard who played an excellent floor game in the Cougars victory over Hickman. She is very quick and she displayed very good poise for a young player in a big game. She can find open teammates with her passing and break down defenders off the dribble.
Malia Chievous (Rock Bridge): A 2025 guard who is an excellent athlete who competes hard on the defensive end. She is solid on the drive and she knocked down a 3-pointer.