2021 All-Central Missouri Area Preseason 1st Team

Willis Reed

October 20, 2020 @ 09:24 AM

Next up we go out to the Central Missouri area and look at the preseason first team for the 2021 class. These seniors all show great leadership, excellent play, and are solid college prospects. Look for these players to have really solid senior campaigns. As they look to lead their perspective teams on stat championship runs! <hr /> 1st Team [player_tooltip player_id="106861" first="Sarah" last="Linthicum"] Ι 6’2" PF Ι Jefferson City Ι Mo Phenom AAU Ι Missouri University Commit The MBCA Class 5 All-State selection, Sarah is one of the best post players in the state. Her footwork is excellent and she has soft hands on the catch. She can score over either shoulder and plays unselfish basketball. Her basketball IQ and feel for the game are impressive. [player_tooltip player_id="106865" first="Hannah" last="Nilges"] Ι 5’7" CG Ι Jefferson City Ι Mo Phenom AAU Ι Drake University Commit A solid lead guard with excellent court vision and awareness, Hannah is always making positive plays on the floor. She is an excellent shooter with elite level handles and is a playmaker with the ball. [player_tooltip player_id="106872" first="Halle" last="Smith"] Ι 6’0" SF Ι Belle Ι Mo Phenom AAU Ι Southeast Missouri Commit A versatile forward with elite guard skills, Halle can play all five spots on the floor. Her handles and vision make her a mismatch on the floor. She is excellent in transition and understands how to play. She has range out to the three-point line and is a solid rebounder and defender. [player_tooltip player_id="106883" first="Lindsey" last="Byers"] Ι 5’9" CG Ι Helias Ι Mo Phenom AAU Ι Missouri State University Commit Lindsey is a smooth lefty that can handle the ball with ease. She is an excellent shooter out past the three-point line and a solid defender. She is a creative guard with a nice mid-range game. Her long and athletic frame allows her to play a complete game.. [player_tooltip player_id="106888" first="Paige" last="Clubb"] Ι 5’9" CG Ι South Callaway Ι Columbia Lady Sparks AAU Ι SIU Carbondale A knockdown shooter with deep range, Paige always in attack mode on the court. The MBCA Class 3 and Central Missouri All-District selection, Paige is an excellent playmaker and an elite level defender; both on the ball and off. She has great basketball instincts and IQ. Plays with emotion and is usually the player playing the hardest.