Updated Class of 2023 Rankings: Top Wings (Part l)

Prep Hoops Missouri recently released its updated Class of 2023 rankings. We continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the first group of shooting guards/wings in the class.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/26A1FF94-B5B2-4E74-8CF8-B813298FD30B.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1220019" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/26A1FF94-B5B2-4E74-8CF8-B813298FD30B-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1070092" first="Zaide" last="Lowery"] (Kickapoo): The 6’3" shooting guard is one of the most explosive players in the state and he has the skill set to go along with it. He’s a very capable playmaker and perimeter shooter who competes hard on the defensive end. He averaged 15.5 points and seven rebounds while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. He recently gave a commitment to Marquette University in the Big East Conference.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FFE3A0F3-B8FF-4738-AD7B-C5A75486A4AF.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1377256" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/FFE3A0F3-B8FF-4738-AD7B-C5A75486A4AF-300x214.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="214" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1070097" first="Kobi" last="Williams"] (Westminster): The 6’3" guard is an outstanding two-way performer with excellent athleticism and a feel for the game. He has a nice pull up jumper and he can also score well off the ball. He also took over in some big games during the season. He is also a talented lockdown defender with excellent instincts. He averaged 13 points, three rebounds and three assists while shooting 49 percent from the field     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/3BB72541-75BE-44CB-AF97-3335FA4C1A68.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1223975" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/3BB72541-75BE-44CB-AF97-3335FA4C1A68-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1070087" first="Kael" last="Combs"] (Nixa): The 6’4" lefty guard was a force in helping the Eagles to a berth in the Class 6 state championship game. He’s a strong secondary ball handler who can attack the rim with his athleticism or pull up for the 3-pointer. He’s a physical performer who can also use his strength to his advantage. He averaged 15 points, 4.1 rebounds and four assists while making 46 percent from 3-point range.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/4440398D-A9BE-413A-92D6-58F11C69CF08.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1336157" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/4440398D-A9BE-413A-92D6-58F11C69CF08-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="981142" first="Jayden" last="Nicholson"] (Vashon): The versatile 6’5" lefty was an excellent all-purpose performer for the Wolverines, who won the Class 4 state championship. He uses his strength well to power his way to the basket on the drive and he can knock down shots from 3-point range. He’s a very active rebounder at both ends of the court. He averaged 11 points and seven rebounds while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/A75AACDC-1E19-4AEA-B533-2B34D15C13FB.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1221245" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/A75AACDC-1E19-4AEA-B533-2B34D15C13FB-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1070102" first="Justin" last="Duff"] (DeSmet): The 6’3" guard had a big junior season with his consistent perimeter shooting. His overall athleticism also emerged as he could attack off the dribble and beat aggressive close outs. He averaged 15.4 points a game while shooting 43 percent from 3-point range for the 19-9 Spartans.   [player_tooltip player_id="1161287" first="Marqueas" last="Bell"] (Park Hill): The 6’3" lefty shooting guard went from one of the state’s top sixth men as a sophomore to a prime scoring weapon for the Trojans as a junior. The slender guard can slither in the lane with penetrating drives, but he also has a feathery touch from the perimeter. He put up some big scoring nights during the season. He averaged 19.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and two steals a game.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/22875757-3E44-4D7F-BD8D-38FE05E03AC1.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1450872" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/22875757-3E44-4D7F-BD8D-38FE05E03AC1-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1162927" first="Camden" last="Bennett"] (St Joe Lafayette): A physical 6’3" guard who led the Fighting Irish to a Class 4 district championship. He can play bully-ball with his strength to get to the basket and score in traffic and he has a nice jumper to keep defenders at bay. He averaged 19 points and seven rebounds a game as a junior.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/685394DA-B492-4E44-B021-07FC3EC9F8C1.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1450881" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/685394DA-B492-4E44-B021-07FC3EC9F8C1-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1161278" first="Cahmai" last="Crosby"] (Park Hill South): The 6’3" shooting guard has excellent size and a strong body, which enables him to get a bucket at all three levels. He can score off the dribble very well and he also has very good playmaking skills as a ball handler and passer. He averaged a team-high 12.1 points and 4.2 rebounds a game.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Kevin-Parker-Jr..jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1178500" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Kevin-Parker-Jr.-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1163305" first="Kevin" last="Parker Jr"] (Parkview): A 6’2" guard who can make it happen with his shooting from 3-point territory. He can shoot it well off the catch and he also moves well and comes off the screens very effectively to get open for shots. He can also make a play off the dribble with his strength and crafty handles.   <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/99BDE64A-EDA0-4E40-A58E-9A43E14659B1.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1218826" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/99BDE64A-EDA0-4E40-A58E-9A43E14659B1-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1070112" first="Rico" last="Coleman"] (Charleston): An athletic 6’3 wing who helped lead the Bluejays to the Class 3 state championship with his slashing style on offense. The lefty can score on the drive, throw down dunks while also excelling on defense with his length and athleticism. He averaged 15 points and seven rebounds a game while shooting 57 percent from the field.     <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/63DAE171-4F91-483E-8F6B-E3722739676F.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1237020" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/63DAE171-4F91-483E-8F6B-E3722739676F-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1161319" first="Steven" last="Bonner"] (Soldan): An explosive 6’4 wing who attacks the basket and the offensive boards with a lot of authority. He plays above the rim on a regular basis. He averaged 18 points in leading the Tigers to an 18-8 record.