New Names of Under the Radar 2026 Wing Players

Earl Austin July 20, 2023 @ 08:42 PM

Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some more New Names of talented young wing prospects in the Class of 2026 who have been operating under the radar, but have been putting in plenty of work during the grassroots season.   Chaion Crump ([program_tooltip program_id='2077046' first='Mid' last='Mo Elite']): An athletic 6'3" guard from Father Tolton who is comfortable at any spot on the perimeter. He is a capable playmaker with the ball in his hands as he can create plays for others with his passing ability. He also works the baseline where he can score on hanging finishes in traffic against bigger defenders. He is an effective slasher in the half court offense who also excels in the transition game, where he can take advantage of his skill and athleticism. He also rebounds well and can play solid defense in the passing lanes.     [player_tooltip player_id='2090503' first='Jakobe' last='Hicks'] (VWBA): An athletic 6'1" guard from Staley who displays versatile scoring ability as well as a clutch gene as he hit a game-winning 3-pointer in a championship game to give his team a win. He is a multi-faceted player who can also rebound and play solid defense in addition to his scoring. He gets downhill to score on tough takes to the basket and he will knock down the 3-pointer if the defender goes underneath the ball screen.     Collin Sinclair (Mavericks G-Elite): A 6'1" guard from Orchard Farm who has a solidly built body, which enables him to operate very well in the lane for inside buckets while also grabbing tough rebounds. He can back defenders down on the dribble and escape them with a nice spin move. He will also draw contact for the basket and the And 1. He also executes the jab step well where he can create space from the defender to knock down the 3-pointer.     [player_tooltip player_id='2402668' first='Michael' last='Weis'] (Sixers Supreme): A 6'1" guard from St. Michael the Archangel who can score off the bounce with his handles or get his offensive operating off the ball with his good movement and ability to read defenses. He can touch the paint on the drive and he has a nice pull up game from the mid-range area. He has good court vision with his good passing and he will feed the low post well. He is also a solid on-ball defender with quick hands to get strips and steals.     Jackson Powell ([program_tooltip program_id='2075283' first='Arsenal' last='Hoops'] Jelks): A 6'2" guard from Pattonville who plays with a lot of energy as he is constantly looking to attack and probe for driving lanes to the basket. He elevates well in the lane and he can score on the floater or the pull up jumper from 12 to 15 feet. He also loves to operate in the open court as will take the opportunity to go coast to coast whenever it presents itself.     Ryan McKinney (COH Elite): A 6'1" guard from Palmyra who has good fundamentals in his offensive skill package. He can get by defenders with a quick first step to the basket or he can make good use of his ball fakes to get them off balance before he makes his move. He is a confident ball handler who can also change speeds and directions very effectively. His perimeter shooting is also very solid from 3-point range.     Hudson Meyer ([program_tooltip program_id='2077046' first='Mid' last='Mo Elite']): A 6'3" guard from Blair Oaks who attacks the basket well and can score with excellent body control in the lane. He had some nice finishes along the baseline on reverse layups. He also has a nice floater in the the lane and he can score with an effective two-dribble move, where he will stop and elevate for the short jumper.

Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some more New Names of talented young wing prospects in the Class of 2026 who have been operating under the radar, but have been putting in plenty of work during the grassroots season.