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…
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SubscribeA 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.
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.
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.
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. Wagler can shoot it from the perimeter, and is really good at getting to shots in the paint with a high release. He is a slick ball handler who can break down and blow by a defender.
The leading scorer for the Titans as a ninth grader, M’Boule proved he can quarterback a team and produce buckets too. He penetrates and makes smart plays in the lane. He has a soft touch on shots on the move. He’s a slick ball handler and quick to slice through the defense. Averaged 10 points and had several games with 15 or more.
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.
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.
Other Guards Included in the 2025 Rankings:
14
Jayden Brown
Jayden
Brown
5'7" | PG
Andover Central | 2025
State
KS
, 5-foot-11 point guard, Andover Central, Iam3
15 Isaiah Freeman Isaiah Freeman 6'2" | CG Aquinas | 2025 State KS , 6-foot-1 combo guard, Aquinas, Drive 5
17 Josh Kim Josh Kim 6'0" | CG Andover | 2025 State KS , 6-foot combo guard, Andover, Run GMC
18 Cam Schmidt Cam Schmidt 6'1" | CG Burrton | 2025 State KS , 6-foot-1 combo guard, Burrton
19
Will Otott
Will
Otott
6'0" | CG
Marysville | 2025
State
KS
, 6-foot combo guard, Marysville, SSA ELITE
20 Xavius Kirkwood Xavius Kirkwood 6'0" | CG North Kansas City | 2025 State KS , 6-foot combo guard, KC Washington, KC Spurs
22 Lincoln Shafer Lincoln Shafer 5'10" | CG Greeley County | 2025 State KS , 5-foot-10 combo guard, Greeley County, Western Kansas Elite
24 Sage Fejfar Sage Fejfar 6'1" | SG Burlington | 2025 State KS , 6-foot-1 shooting guard, Burlington, SSA ELITE
27 Trey Allen Trey Allen 5'10" | CG Weskan | 2025 State KS , 5-foot-10 combo guard, Weskan
28 Lathan McPhail Lathan McPhail CG Ashland | 2025 State KS , combo guard, Ashland
29 Daniel Cramer Daniel Cramer 5'9" | CG Dighton | 2025 State KS , 5-foot-9 point guard, Dighton, Western Kansas Elite
31 Tayson Horak Tayson Horak 5'8" | PG Rossville | 2025 State KS , 5-foot-8 point guard, Rossville
