Southwest Missouri currently has a large talent pool of high school boy basketball players. The Basketball Movement is letting you know who is the best.

The Basketball Movement and Rob Yanders are presenting a new ranking list on our site’s front page. Southwest Missouri is currently sporting one of the most talented fields of high school players the area has ever seen. To stay on top of things (and add fuel to these player’s fire), we now have a list of the top-25 high school boys in the area.

Our list is of course subject to change as we see more (or less) out of each of these players. For example, we had to do some editing to move Zach Howell (Springfield Catholic) up the list after his recent scoring and rebounding tear. Cam Liggins (Kickapoo) lost his spot to Collin Ruffin (Nixa) after having to miss time with an injury. You get the idea.

We hope that in addition to keeping basketball enthusiasts informed about the area’s top ballers, this list will motivate players and raise competition to even greater heights.

Remember also to keep up with our Instagram as our media crew captures many of these young men in action. The Basketball Movement is a hub for some of the top athletes around and we are always adding new ways to provide exposure for many hopeful players in our community.

To the players, if you do not see yourself on the list, or if you are on it and think you should be higher - do something about it. Not have your guardian write us an angry letter - we’re saying ball out. Make so much noise on the hardwood that no one can ignore you. We will be watching.