It is time again for the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association
(MBCA) to celebrate the basketball season!
Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA)
Hall of Fame Inductees, Class of 2024
The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association is proud to release their 2024 Hall of Fame class. The
MBCA Hall of Fame Induction will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Springfield, Missouri on
Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 1:00 pm.
Tickets for the event may be purchased from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association for $50
through an executive board member, or on the website from the link below. Tables may also be
purchased at a discounted cost.
Purchase Tickets
Inductees include (alphabetically):
Jimbo Blackwell
Kris Flood
Morris Jenkins
Steuart Johnson
Steve McFarland
Roger McPheeters
Darren Smith
Jerry Songer
Gary Filbert Lifetime Achievement Award
The highest honor given by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association; the Gary Filbert Lifetime
Achievement Award will be presented this year to Coach Kim Anderson. This award will be
presented during the Hall of Fame Inductions on April 27, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Double Tree Hotel
in Springfield, Missouri.
Spring 2024
Gary Filbert Lifetime Achievement Award:
Coach Kim Anderson
Awards
The following awards will be honored:
MBCA Academic All-State
The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) is very proud to select and present the
Academic All-State basketball teams each school year. Here is complete list of award winners and
criteria:
Academic All-State
John Wooden Legacy Award
The John Wooden Legacy Award is given by the National High School Basketball Coaches
Association (NHSBCA) to a coach that is either active, retired, or it may be awarded
posthumously. The coach must demonstrate excellence on the court, in the classroom and
in the community. The coach was/is an Educator (Teacher, Paraprofessional, Administrator,
Athletic Director, or other school personnel). The coach should also continue to give back to
the game of basketball and embody the characteristics of John Wooden.
The NHSBCA has selected as the Missouri winners of the John Wooden Legacy Award:
Girls: Brittany Matlock
Boys: Chris Miller
Richard Fairchild Coach of the Year Awards
BOYS
CLASS 1 Shawn Guerin, Chadwick
CLASS 2 Brett Reed, Hartville
CLASS 3 Dontre Jenkins, Central (New Madrid County)
CLASS 4 Darryl “Pee Wee” Lenard, John Burroughs
CLASS 5 Kent Williams, De Smet Jesuit
CLASS 6 Jordan Epps, Springfield Central
GIRLS
CLASS 1 Brian Winkler, Northeast (Cairo)
CLASS 2 Kevin Cheek, Skyline
CLASS 3 Gary Greene, Fair Grove
CLASS 4 Chantel Polk, Lift for Life
CLASS 5 Jacob Yorg, John Burroughs
CLASS 6 Dan Rolfes, Incarnate Word Academy
MBCA Missouri Player of the Year Awards
BOYS
CLASS 1 Clayton Garrison, Chadwick
CLASS 2 Michael “Isaia” Howard, Plattsburg
CLASS 3 Jadis Jones, Central (New Madrid County)
CLASS 4 Nicholas Randall, Vashon
CLASS 5 Zyree Collins, St. Mary’s South Side Catholic
CLASS 6 Clayton Jackson, Cardinal Ritter; Tyrique Brooks, Springfield Central
GIRLS
CLASS 1 Maggie Collins, Platte Valley
CLASS 2 Dasia Scott, Principia
CLASS 3 Elsie Larsen, Strafford
CLASS 4 Chantrel Clayton, Vashon
CLASS 5 Allie Turner, John Burroughs
CLASS 6 Nevaeh Caffey, Incarnate Word Academy
Kevin “Cub” Martin Assistant Coach Award
Shawn Stepp, Fort Osage
Terry McKiddy, Chillicothe
Curtis Kerr Memorial Student Assistants of the Year
William Graham, Lawson
Hailey Borger, Branson
Gary Filbert Scholarship Award
This award is given to a board members child that meets the criteria and is in honor of our founder,
Gary Filbert.
No applications for 2024
Mr. & Miss Show-Me Basketball
Mr. & Miss Show-Me Basketball is our highest player honor. These selections include a criterion of
the following: A senior player that exhibits exceptional talent and skill in the game of basketball,
along with strong character. Nominations are sent in by coaches.
Mr. Show Me Basketball Nominees
(No particular order)
Jadis Jones, Central (New Madrid County)
Aidan Burns, Thayer
Michael “Isaia” Howard, Plattsburg
Clayton Jackson, Cardinal Ritter
Tyrique Brooks, Springfield Central
Dontrez Williams, Sikeston
Jobe Bryant, Central (Park Hills)
Bryce Spiller, Lutheran North
Tate McCubbin, Columbia Battle
Timothy Wooden Jr., Central (Kansas City)
Chaz Watson, Lee’s Summit West
Miss Show Me Basketball Nominees
(No particular order)
Allyssa Joyner, West Plains
Breona Hurd, Waynesville
Allie Turner, John Burroughs
Kya Johnson, Kickapoo
Jolie Bonderer, Chillicothe
Maggie Collins, Jefferson (Platte Valley)
Lauren Lubbert, Marshfield
Zoe Best, Incarnate Word Academy
Kendall Puryear, Blue Springs South
Summer Yancey, Lee’s Summit North
Adalyn Koelling, Jefferson City Helias
After review of nominations and finalists, below are the winners of our top player award:
Miss Show Me Basketball:
Winner will be announced soon with a presentation at the winner’s school.
Mr. Show Me Basketball:
Winner will be announced soon with a presentation at the winner’s school.
MBCA All-State Basketball
In case you missed the release of the MBCA all-state basketball teams, you can find them at this link.
All-State is selected by coaches representing all eight (8) regions of the state within their
classification. Congratulations to these players, we are honored to release their accomplishment.
All-State
MBCA Final 2024 Rankings
In case you missed the release of the MBCA final basketball rankings, you can find them at this link:
Final MBCA Polls – will be released on Friday, March 22, 2024, on our social media outlets.
