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Duren is good friends with current Bear Keith Pickens
Kirk is a stud but at 6'7" he needs to be able to hit a jumpshot to raise his stock. He plays very hard, rebounds out of space, decent around the basket and can finish above the rim...perfect Valley 4/5. His older brother and sister were both Bears so we have a shot. There is even some talk around Springfield of him transferring back to Springfield Kickapoo which would be good for Kickapoo.
The really good players from Missouri are coming from the Southeastern Corner. I live in that area, and wouldn't be shocked if Mike Porter is an All-Valley guy someday.
Bradley should be looking down there, as it is a very lightly recruited area and there are at least 5 D1 guys avail.