Ranking of 2025 Guards Released

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bevy of guards were included in the initial list of 2025 ranked players. Some of these guys were big contributors on the varsity team as ninth graders. Some got a little experience on the varsity level, while others bided their time on JV rosters, but then demonstrated their talents on the club circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Regardless how they wound up on this list, they are here because we believe they are some of the top guards in the 2025 class from across the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6328af92f97b7","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1402310"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The only ninth-grader outside of the 1A classification to earn all-state mention from KSHSAA, Watson was huge for Olathe North. He helped lead the team to the state tournament, leading the team with 10 points per game. His IQ and vision are advanced for his age. He sees the floor and knows how to get the ball to the right place. He is quick and springy, able to flip the court quickly and produce transition buckets.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1588348"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"A valuable member of last year's state-bound Cougar squad, Wagler posted a high game with 13 points against Shawnee Mission East. The long guard gained a lot of valuable experience that he will build this year, particularly with the graduation of Damare Smith. 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Averaged 10 points and had several games with 15 or more.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1588381"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Burton got exposed to varsity action as a ninth grader and looks to take on a much bigger role this year. He's an athletic guard with a smooth jumper and nice touch from beyond the arc. He's particularly good at pulling up off the bounce.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1290137"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Peters (pictured) stepped into a rebuilding program at Emporia after a brilliant summer before high school. As a freshman he became a go-to guy for the Spartans almost immediately, and he had plenty of games with 15 or more points. He penetrates gaps off the bounce to get to floaters and jumpers, and he showed he can hit from deep too. Peters is a tough and athletic competitor with impressive leaping ability which shows up on the glass and breakaway dunks.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other Guards Included in the 2025 Rankings:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14 [player_tooltip player_id='1300824' first='Jayden' last='Brown'], 5-foot-11 point guard, Andover Central, Iam3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15 [player_tooltip player_id='1588390' first='Isaiah' last='Freeman'], 6-foot-1 combo guard, Aquinas, Drive 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17 [player_tooltip player_id='1588392' first='Josh' last='Kim'], 6-foot combo guard, Andover, Run GMC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18 [player_tooltip player_id='1588398' first='Cam' last='Schmidt'], 6-foot-1 combo guard, Burrton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19 [player_tooltip player_id='1588404' first='Will' last='Otott'], 6-foot combo guard, Marysville, SSA ELITE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20 [player_tooltip player_id='1588405' first='Xavius' last='Kirkwood'], 6-foot combo guard, KC Washington, KC Spurs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22 [player_tooltip player_id='1588413' first='Lincoln' last='Shafer'], 5-foot-10 combo guard, Greeley County, Western Kansas Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24 [player_tooltip player_id='1588414' first='Sage' last='Fejar'], 6-foot-1 shooting guard, Burlington, SSA ELITE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>27 [player_tooltip player_id='1588416' first='Trey' last='Allen'], 5-foot-10 combo guard, Weskan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>28 [player_tooltip player_id='1588417' first='Lathan' last='McPhail'], combo guard, Ashland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>29 [player_tooltip player_id='1588418' first='Daniel' last='Cramer'], 5-foot-9 point guard, Dighton, Western Kansas Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>31 [player_tooltip player_id='1588420' first='Tayson' last='Horak'], 5-foot-8 point guard, Rossville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->