2015 All-Missourian Boys Basketball

Andre Statam, Central senior

Jersey number: 33

After-graduation plans: Play at Jacksonville State University and earn a degree in athletic training

Primary position: Small Forward

AAU/Travel team: Illinois Stars/Team Ramey

Favorite team tradition: N/A

Favorite school subject: History

Favorite sport other than basketball: Football

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: All-Star Game Reebok's from AAU

Favorite place to play: Poplar Bluff and Sikeston

Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man

My favorite memory from season is: When we came together against McCracken County, Ky., and won on the road

My favorite thing about my coach is: He tells the truth and will never give you bad advice

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: My quickness and ball handling

The key to rebounding is: Being physical and having arms out wide boxing out

I always look forward to playing Sikeston because I know the crowd will be hyped

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Work on your game all the time in any sport. No days off and no slacking. F.N.O. (Failure is not an option)

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Andre Statam - Cape Central High School (Laura Simon)

Blake Reynolds, Jackson senior

Jersey number: 32

After-graduation plans: Attending Yale University in New Haven, Conn., and playing basketball

Primary position: Forward

AAU/Travel team: St. Louis Gateway

Favorite team tradition: Eating dinner before games with Terry, Connor and Braden

Favorite school subject: Psychology

Favorite sport other than basketball: Baseball

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Lebron's

Favorite place to play: Jackson Event Center

Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man

My favorite memory from season is: Winning sectionals for the third year in a row

My favorite thing about my coach is: How hard he works and his dedication to his team

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: My ball handling

The key to rebounding is: Positioning and a good block out

I always look forward to playing Notre Dame because the games are always competitive

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Continue to work on your game every single day

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

Braden Wendel, Jackson senior

Jersey number: 12

After-graduation plans: Playing college basketball at Lyon College in Batesville, Ark.

Primary position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard

AAU/Travel team: St. Louis Gateway

Favorite team tradition: Eating with Blake, Terry and Connor before games

Favorite school subject: Physical Education

Favorite sport other than basketball: Badmitton

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Kobe A's

Favorite place to play: Jackson Event Center

Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man

My favorite memory from season is: Winning districts and sectionals

My favorite thing about my coach is: How much he loves the game and each of his players

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: Becoming a more consistent shooter and having more confidence

The key to rebounding is: Being in the right place at the right time

I always look forward to playing Notre Dame because it is such a big rivalry that is always competitive

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Don't expect it just to happen; you have to work hard to make it happen

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

Dalton Wilson, Advance senior

Jersey number: 35

After-graduation plans: I plan on playing college basketball somewhere and becoming a physical therapist

Primary position: Point Guard

AAU/Travel team: N/A

Favorite team tradition: Eating at Pizza Hut during summer ball

Favorite school subject: Science/Anatomy

Favorite sport other than basketball: I don't have another favorite sport

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike Hyperdunks

Favorite place to play: On my home floor

Favorite type of defense to play: 2-3 matchup zone

My favorite memory from season is: Austin Ladd getting an and-one dunk at the state tournament

My favorite thing about my coach is: His dedication to winning and how he never gives up on me

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: My three-point shot and my dribbling skills

The key to rebounding is: To box out strong and be tough

I always look forward to playing Oran because nothing feels better than being our rival

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Never give up and no matter what anybody tells you, you can do it if you try hard enough

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dalton Wilson - Advance High School (Laura Simon)

Dylan Keller, Scott City sophomore

Jersey number: 1

Primary position: Shooting Guard

AAU/Travel team: Missouri Mavericks

Favorite team tradition: Listening to music before every game

Favorite school subject: Biology

Favorite sport other than basketball: Baseball

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Jordan's

Favorite place to play: Scott City

Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man

My favorite memory from season is: Getting to spend time with my best friends

My favorite thing about my coach is: How he would drop anything no matter what it was or what time it was to help any of us

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: My offhand finishing and dribbling

The key to rebounding is: Being relentless

I always look forward to playing Oran because it's always the most physical game of the year

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Be in the gym all the time

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Dylan Keller - Scott City High School (Laura Simon)

Garret Reynolds, Woodland senior

Jersey number: 14

After-graduation plans: Attending a college and majoring in nursing while continuing to play basketball

Primary position: Guard

AAU/Travel team: N/A

Favorite team tradition: Praying before every game/"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" after wins

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite sport other than basketball: Baseball, track and field and cross country

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Kobe's

Favorite place to play: The Show Me Center

Favorite type of defense to play: Matchup zone/man-to-man

My favorite memory from season is: Winning the Arcadia Valley game to make it to the district championship

My favorite thing about my coach is: How much he cares about each player individually and their development, both on the court and off

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: Becoming more explosive to be able to compete at the next level and developing a quick first step

The key to rebounding is: Finding the man, putting your butt into him and pushing him out

I always look forward to playing Jackson/Charleston because being able to play some of the best competition to gauge yourself as a player

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: You gotta work hard, work smart and work consistent. You have to have all three, 2/3 won't cut it

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

Jacob Priggel, Oran senior

Jersey number: 23

After-graduation plans: Go to college and major in agribusiness

Primary position: Point Guard

AAU/Travel team: N/A

Favorite team tradition: Having a silent prayer before every game

Favorite school subject: Weight training

Favorite sport other than basketball: Baseball

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike's

Favorite place to play: Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament (at the Show Me Center)

Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man

My favorite memory from season is: Having great teammates to go along with me

My favorite thing about my coach is: We have different favorite college teams to root against each other

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: N/A

The key to rebounding is: Getting position and beating the other player to the spot

I always look forward to playing Scott County Central because it's always a tough, competitive game

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Work hard and practice as much as you can and never give up

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jacob Priggel - Oran High School (Laura Simon)

Javonta Daniel, Scott County Central senior

Jersey number: 23

After-graduation plans: Playing college basketball for McCook Community College in McCook, Neb.

Primary position: Forward

AAU/Travel team: T.C. Hoops

Favorite team tradition: Chants

Favorite school subject: Physical Education

Favorite sport other than basketball: Track and baseball

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: KD's and Jordan's

Favorite place to play: Riverbend Classic (at New Madrid County Central High School)

Favorite type of defense to play: Press

My favorite memory from season is: My two-time state championship

My favorite thing about my coach is: He pushes us to do better

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: Playing without fouling

The key to rebounding is: Boxing out

I always look forward to playing Charleston because the game is always intense and because I know a lot of the players

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Stay in books, play hard and always believe in yourself

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

Jeffery Porter, Scott County Central junior

Jersey number: 10

Primary position: Point Guard

AAU/Travel team: N/A

Favorite team tradition: The celebrations going to state!

Favorite school subject: English

Favorite sport other than basketball: Baseball

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Lebron's/Jordan's

Favorite place to play: Mizzou Arena

Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man/3-2 zone

My favorite memory from season is: My pot back dunk against East Prairie

My favorite thing about my coach is: They were crazy. They always made practice fun

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: Dunking and my jumpshot

The key to rebounding is: Having a nose for the ball and box out

I always look forward to playing Jackson because we are supposed to lose so I try to prove people wrong!

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work." - Kevin Durant

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Jeffery Porter - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

Quinn Poythress, Notre Dame senior

Jersey number: 24

After-graduation plans: Playing basketball at Missouri S&T in Rolla, Mo., while earning an engineering degree

Primary position: Small Forward

AAU/Travel team: St. Louis Eagles

Favorite team tradition: Prayer/Chant before every game

Favorite school subject: Physics

Favorite sport other than basketball: N/A

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike KD IV's

Favorite place to play: Mizzou Arena

Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man

My favorite memory from season is: Beating Westminster Christian Academy to go to state

My favorite thing about my coach is: His enthusiasm and ability to motivate players

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: My penetration off the dribble and attacking the rim

The key to rebounding is: Getting good positioning and boxing a man out

I always look forward to playing Jackson because it's always personal for me and I love the rivalry

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Keep working to develop your skills and talents and believe you can

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Quinn Poythress - Notre Dame Regional High School (Laura Simon)

Zach Beel, Woodland junior

Jersey number: 30

Primary position: Post/Forward

AAU/Travel team: Southern Illinois Select

Favorite team tradition: Praying with the team before every game

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite sport other than basketball: Baseball

Favorite shoes to wear while playing: Nike Hyperdunks

Favorite place to play: Show Me Center

Favorite type of defense to play: Man-to-man

My favorite memory from season is: Winning the Woodland Invitational Tournament for the first time in a long time

My favorite thing about my coach is: He is always willing to come into the gym at any time and help me individually

The thing I'd like to improve in my game is: Ball handling. I have to be able to handle the ball in crucial situations

The key to rebounding is: Getting good position and having a good box-out

I always look forward to playing Charleston because they are a very good team and a district rival

The No. 1 piece of advice I'd give a kid who wants to be All-Southeast Missourian someday is: Never stop working, even when people doubt you, work to prove them wrong. Always look for things to improve upon and ways to get better

Photo by LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds and Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds and Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds and Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds and Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds and Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Garrett Reynolds and Zach Beel - Woodland High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - Blake Reynolds and Braden Wendel - Jackson High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)

2015 All-Missourian basketball - siblings Johneisha and Javonta Daniel - Scott County Central High School (Laura Simon)