Backcourt Combos Thriving in the Postseason

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of backcourt combinations that have been getting it done throughout the postseason and have their respective teams in the upcoming state quarterfinals this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161294' first='Jack' last='Fessenden']-[player_tooltip player_id='1440685' first='Charlie' last='Nett'] (Troy): The talented 2023 duo has been together for three years, including a pair of state quarterfinals appearances. The 6'2 Fessenden is averaging 15 points a game while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range while Nett is a tough point guard who averages 11 points, five rebounds and three assists while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range. Joining them is talented 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1424415' first='Andrew' last='Moore'], who averages 12 points and four rebounds while hitting 41 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1424414' first='Vernell' last='Holt jr']- [player_tooltip player_id='1169166' first='Tay' last='Patrick'] (Battle): This little and lethal backcourt has been shaking up things in Mid Missouri this season. Both are 5'9” with plenty of speed and quickness to wreck havoc at both ends of the court. They can break defenders down off the dribble and pull up and hit 3-pointers. They are a big part of Battle's district championship team. Patrick is a 2023 while Holt is a 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BJ Ward-[player_tooltip player_id='1161297' first='Nilivan' last='Daniels'] (Chaminade): The Red Devils duo has carried a young team to a district championship this season. Ward is a 6'0 2023 SEMO recruit who's one of the state's top point guards. He is an averaging 14 points and six assists a game. The 6'3 Daniels is having a big season, averaging 19 points and seven rebounds a game while making 91 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pierre Smith-Jaquan Smith (Ruskin): This pair of quicksilver KC guards have sparked Ruskin's run to a district championship. Jaquan is a 2023 point guard while Pierre is a 2024 combo guard. The pair of lefties are dangerous in the open court with their speed and they can both light it up from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161296' first='Marcus' last='Coleman']-[player_tooltip player_id='1269598' first='Jayden' last='Banks'] (MICDS): This talented pair has been together for a pair of district championships and this year's state quarterfinals. Coleman is a versatile 6'3 2023 guard who get tough buckets and defend. He is averaging 11 points and four rebounds while shooting 43 percent from 3-point range. The 5'10 Banks is a quick point guard who really excels on the defensive end. He is averaging 11 points and four rebounds while hitting 37 percent from 3-point range. They get plenty of support from 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1790003' first='Brandon' last='Clemons'], who is averaging 10 points a game. He's proven to be an impact young player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1269937' first='James' last='Lee']-[player_tooltip player_id='1422771' first='Exavier' last='Wilson'] (Father Tolton): This talented backcourt duo in Mid Mo led the Trailblazers to another district championship. Both are scoring point guards who are tough covers. Wilson is one of the top 2025 guards in the state while the 5'10 Lee is a 2023 with quickness and the ability to get buckets. Both are also disruptive on defense with their ball hawking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1427981' first='Clayton' last='Jackson']-Derrick Rivers (Cardinal Ritter): The pair of 2024 guards have been a major part of Ritter's 23-4 district championship team. Jackson is a strong 6'2” guard who averages 14 points, three rebounds and two assists while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range. The 6'0 Rivers has come on strong this season as he averages 11 points while making 45 percent of his 3-pointers. He scored 30 points in a district win over St Mary's last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->