2025 KC Guards Show Off at Hardwood Classic
The Hardwood Classic in Kansas City provided plenty of opportunities to see rising talent from the 2025 class, players who will be entering their sophomore year of high school shortly. A number of players who stood out in KC will…
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Continue ReadingThe Hardwood Classic in Kansas City provided plenty of opportunities to see rising talent from the 2025 class, players who will be entering their sophomore year of high school shortly. A number of players who stood out in KC will be making waves on varsity rosters soon enough. But for now they are honing their skills at summer events like the Hardwood Classic.
Here’s a look at a few Kansas City guards who stood out last weekend:
Brady Collar, 5-foot-10 guard, 2025, Olathe West, GABL:
A warrior at the guard spot, Collar plays hard and doesn’t back down from. He attacks the goal at top speed and draws fouls when he doesn’t make impressive finishes. He produces a lot of offense from the defensive end, intercepting passes and stripping ball handlers to produce transition buckets. He can knock down the perimeter shot, but he doesn’t sit back and take it easy. He’s too busy penetrating and making things happen.
Joey Delargy, 6-foot guard, 2025, Olathe South, GABL:
One of the most impressive guards at the Hardwood Classic, Delargy did just about everything for his GABL club. He broke the press with good vision and good decisions. Once in striking distance, he buried 3-pointers with regularity when he wasn’t breaking down defenders with his quick crossover and spin dribble. He’s a creative scorer who won’t be denied in the transition game.
Xavius Kirkwood, 6-foot guard, 2025, KC Washington, KC Spurs:
Kirkwood is a solidly built player who has a slick handle and a lot of athleticism at the point guard spot. He directs the offense and works to get the ball in the right spot, but he has the athleticism and skill to take the bull by the horns at times. He can break down a defender and pull up for a jumper in the lane or get to scores on the break.
Jonathan May, 6-foot guard, 2025, St. James, GABL:
May is a versatile performer, playing a lot of wing for GABL, but with the skills to play the point or off-guard. He plays smart and works hard for his club. He can shoot it effectively, and with his long arms and slippery athleticism he hits the boards effectively. He harassed ball handlers at the Hardwood Classic too with his length and energy at the defensive end.
AJ Moland, 5-foot-9 guard, 2025, Miege, Marcus Denmon:
If Miege has to reload after graduating another loaded senior class, it might be able to look to Moland for some point guard help. He’s a pure quarterback, excelling at moving the ball around the court and passing it ahead creatively. He’s got good vision and a slick style. He whips no-look and long one-handed dimes to teammates who better expect the ball to arrive at any time. Moland is a glider who appears to play the game with a very low heart rate.
Pierce Mullen, 5-foot-9 guard, 2025, DeSoto, Phenom:
Mullen is a deadeye who can do much more. He is small, but he makes up for it with a ton of skill and attitude. Mullen is a slick ball handler who pushes it with his eyes up and isn’t afraid to push the envelope. He showed at the Hardwood Classic that he can hit a stepback 3-pointer off a crossover, and he can catch and shoot from really deep with a hand in his face. He’s a fun player to watch.