Updated 2023 Rankings Shooting Guards/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri has just released its newly updated Class of 2023 rankings. We continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the first group of top shooting guards and wings in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1487914,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/108D79D6-9F48-4209-86F0-0A8BF34B281A.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/108D79D6-9F48-4209-86F0-0A8BF34B281A-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1487914"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070084' first='Kyle' last='Pock'] (Bolivar): The 6'7" Pock has been a do-it-all standout for the Liberators since he entered the program as a freshman. He plays everywhere from point guard to center while leading the team in just about every category imaginable. He played a key role in MoKan Elite's run to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship with his 3-point shooting and all-around solid play. As a junior, he averaged 21 points, eight rebounds and three assists while shooting 53 percent from the field. The versatile standout from the SWMO area just announced his commitment to Northern Iowa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1321981,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/020B1119-BB08-41B4-81B5-C564A56EB3D8.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/020B1119-BB08-41B4-81B5-C564A56EB3D8-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1321981"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1362685' first='Kennard' last='Davis'] Jr. (Vashon): The 6'6" Davis was an important part of two championships in the past year. He was the leading scorer and rebounder of Vashon's Class 4 state championship team during the winter. He was also a solid piece for MoKan Elite's Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship team during the summer. He's an excellent 3-point shooter who can also help facilitate offense with his ball handling and passing. He is also a strong rebounder who makes big plays in big situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1490452,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/66F720B1-7510-4AE7-AD0B-BAB39A9897DE.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/66F720B1-7510-4AE7-AD0B-BAB39A9897DE-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1490452"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161287' first='Marqueas' last='Bell'] (Park Hill): The talented 6'3" lefty went from a excellent sixth man as a sophomore to a main scoring threat for the Trojans as a junior. He is a three-level scoring threat with good athleticism and the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. As a junior, he averaged nearly 20 points a game, along with 4.8 rebounds while making 54 3-pointers and shooting 80 percent from the free throw line. The SEMO commit played with KC Run GMC during the summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1487677,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/6D13FD23-BDEC-4AA5-9068-750A57585E17.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/6D13FD23-BDEC-4AA5-9068-750A57585E17-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1487677"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070087' first='Kael' last='Combs'] (Nixa): The 6'4" shooting guard is a top prospect in two sports as he is also a high-level wide receiver on the football field. The athletic lefty can attack the basket on slashing drives and pull up and knock down 3-pointers. As a junior, he averaged 14.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and three assists while shooting 46 percent from 3-point range in helping lead the Eagles to a berth in the Class 6 state championship game. He played with the Brad Beal Elite 17U squad during the summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1452070,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/Justin-Duff-De-Smet-2023.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/Justin-Duff-De-Smet-2023-1024x732.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1452070"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070102' first='Justin' last='Duff'] (DeSmet): The 6'3" shooting guard is an excellent perimeter shooter, which is a permanent part of the family DNA. He has also increased his strength and athleticism to make him a more potent offensive player. As a junior, Duff averaged 15.2 points a game while shooting 47 percent from the field and making 60 3-pointers. He has received a Division I offer from Lindenwood University. He played with Brad Beal Elite's 17U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1604300,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Kobi-Williams-II.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Kobi-Williams-II-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1604300"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070097' first='Kobi' last='Williams'] (Westminster): The 6'4" Williams is an excellent two-way guard who impacts the game at both ends of the court. He is a good secondary ball handler who has a nice mid-range jumper and a high-arching 3-pointer that is accurate. He is also a strong defender on the ball who can also play the passing lanes with his good instincts. As a junior, he averaged 13 points, three rebounds and three assists to help lead the Wildcats to a 26-2 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1411515,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/2144EAE4-A4A6-4C8F-8B78-D075CFD8CF7F.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/2144EAE4-A4A6-4C8F-8B78-D075CFD8CF7F-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1411515"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='981142' first='Jayden' last='Nicholson'] (Vashon): The 6'4" lefty is a strong wing player who played a big part in the Wolverines run to the Class 4 state championship. He attacks the basket with strength and he can pull up to hit a feathery jumper from the perimeter. As a junior, he averaged 11 points, five rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 48 percent from the field. He played with the Gateway-Knights UA 17Us during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1176649,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/5D6D29F7-ECA4-4F7D-84E5-BA5AD02C6377.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/5D6D29F7-ECA4-4F7D-84E5-BA5AD02C6377-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1176649"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1162927' first='Camden' last='Bennett'] (St. Joe Lafayette): The 6'3" shooting guard has been a muscular butter-getter for the Fighting Irish throughout his standout career. He is tough to keep out of the lane with his physical takes to the basket and he can also hit the perimeter jumper to keep defenders honest. The Missouri Western commit averaged 19 points and seven rebounds a game to lead Lafayette to a 22-7 record and a Class 4 district championship. He played with the 816 Hoops 17U squad during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1491643,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/ED2668FC-F8E8-42A8-92D7-117E77B98287.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/ED2668FC-F8E8-42A8-92D7-117E77B98287-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1491643"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161278' first='Cahmai' last='Crosby'] (Park Hill South): The talented 6'3" guard has a nice combination of physical strength, athleticism and skills. He is very good at creating his own shot off the dribble for the jumper or the downhill drive to the basket. As a junior, he averaged 12 points, four rebounds and two assists a game in leading South to a 16-12 record. He played with KC Run GMC's 17U squad during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1604291,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Winston-Allen.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/Winston-Allen-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1604291"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1286000' first='Winston' last='Allen'] (Oak Park): The 6'5" jumping jack is an impact player at both ends of the floor with his athleticism and high motor. He attacks the basket well for driving layups and he also gets a lot done on the offensive boards. His pull up jumper is also effective. He is also disruptive on defense with his length and activity. As a junior, he averaged 12 points and seven rebounds a game. He played with the VWBA/YOBO 17U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->