More Dynamic Duos - Prep Hoops (2024)

Prep Hoops Missouri presents its second installment of Dynamic Duos, as we put a spotlight on some of the top tandems around the state.

Peyton McCollum Peyton McCollum 6'1" | PG Maryville | 2025 State MO -Derek Quinlan (Maryville): The talented set of guards make up one of the top backcourt tandems in the Northwest part of the state. Both are excellent shooters who make more than 40 percent of their 3-point attempts. The 6’1″ McCullum is a 2025 guard who is averaging 18 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.2 steals a game. The 6’2″ Quinlin is a 2024 guard who averages 17 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals a game.

Corbin Allen Corbin Allen 6'4" | SG Oak Park | 2025 State MO – Caleb Estes Caleb Estes 6'2" | SG Oak Park | 2025 State MO (Oak Park): These two 2025 standouts have been starters since their freshman years and are currently the linchpins of the Northmen’s 22-3 campaign this season. Estes is 6’3″ guard who averages 16.4 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals a game. He is a potent offensive player. The 6’5″ Allen is a do-it-all performer who averages 16.3 points, eight rebounds, 3.7 assists and two steals a game.

DJ Long DJ Long 6'0" | PG Mexico | 2024 State MO – Jaydon Eldridge Jaydon Eldridge 6'1" | SG Mexico | 2025 State MO (Mexico): This talented duo makes up one of the top backcourt combos in Mid-Missouri. Together, they have led the Bulldogs to a 23-2 record and the No. 8 ranking in the Class 4 state polls. Long is a 2024 point guard who is averaging 18.7 points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals a game. Eldridge is an athletic 2025 guard who is averaging 14.8 points and four rebounds a game while shooting 48 percent from the field.

Nate Breeze-Kaleb Weiler (Jefferson): The Blue Jays achieved a 20-victory season behind this talented duo. Breeze is a 6’3″ 2024 recently scored his 1,000th career point and also has a triple-double to his credit. He is averaging 21.6 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals a game. Weiler is a 6’4″ 2024 forward who puts in work inside. He is currently averaging 16 points and nearly 10 rebounds a game while shooting 63 percent from the field.

Ramelo Smith- Larry Porter Larry Porter 6'3" | SG Raytown | 2025 State MO (Raytown): These two 2025 standouts make up one of the top backcourts in the Kansas City area. Smith is a 6’0″ point guard who averages a team-high 16.3 points along with three rebounds and three assists a game. He is a slick ball handler who can create offense for himself and others. The 6’3″ Porter is an athletic shooting guard who averages 15.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and nearly two steals a game.

Corbin Axtell Corbin Axtell 6'0" | CG Grundy County | 2024 State MO -Zack Cross (Grundy County): A pair of 2024 wings who have powered Grundy County to a 22-3 record and a No. 1 seed in the upcoming Class 1 district playoffs next week. Axtell is a 6’2″ lefty who is averaging 18.6 points, nine rebounds and three assists a game. Cross is a 6’3″ athletic wing who is averaging 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists a game.

Nikos Cannaway-Pacey Reading (Van Far): The two standout perimeter players have led the Indians to a 20-5 regular season. The 5’10” Cannaway is a four-year starter at point guard. He is currently averaging 17 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals a game. Reading is a 6’4″ small forward who has emerged as a top threat this season. He is currently averaging 15 points and five rebounds while making 62 3-pointers.

Will Salonies Will Salonies 6'0" | PG Holt | 2026 State MO – Justin Hayes Justin Hayes 6'5" | SF Holt | 2024 State MO (Wentzville Holt): This talented pair has been getting it done together for the past two seasons at Holt. Salonies is a talented 5’11” 2026 point guard who averages nearly 20 points a game along with four assists and three rebounds. Hayes is a versatile 6’5″ small forward who averages 14.7 points and eight rebounds while shooting 46 percent from the field.