Class of 2026 Rankings Point/Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. We begin our positional breakdowns with a look at the top point/combo guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1869503,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/4CEA732A-B02E-4149-8DDB-7AC96C566A47.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/4CEA732A-B02E-4149-8DDB-7AC96C566A47.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-1869503" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790000' first='Ethan' last='Brown'] (Rolla): A 6'3 combo guard who has shooting range that extends well beyond the 3-point line. He creates off the dribble well and his passing and playmaking skills are good. He averaged 17 points as a freshman and also three steals as he can be disruptive with his length. He had a strong summer with the Gateway-Knights 15Us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1869461,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/8576AB3F-EE2A-4BED-B068-3DEFB74E48BC.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/8576AB3F-EE2A-4BED-B068-3DEFB74E48BC.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1869461" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1789998' first='Marquel' last='Murray'] (Cape Girardeau Central): The 6'3 combo guard is one of the most explosive athletes in the class. He can beat defenders with his quick first step and burst to get into the lane. He can also knock down open 3-pointers. He was a starter as a freshman on a strong Cape Central team that won a conference and district title last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047037,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3201-1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3201-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047037" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1662908' first='Amare' last='Witham'] (Glendale): The 6'2 guard established himself as one of the top bucket-getters in the SWMO area as a freshman when he averaged 20 points a game. He had an excellent summer while playing up at 16U with [program_tooltip program_id='2075378' first='MPJ' last='Elite']. He can also create for others when he attracts added defensive attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1486424,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/42E25ED2-97B9-487A-84C4-890DD1247240.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/42E25ED2-97B9-487A-84C4-890DD1247240.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1486424" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850453' first='Johnny' last='Jordan'] (Chaminade, pictured): The 6'2 point guard came back strong during the summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] after missing the high school season with a knee injury. He has a high basketball IQ, excellent passing skills and the ability to score at all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047042,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3482.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3482.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047042" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1775703' first='Eli' last='Herbert'] (Grain Valley): The 6'3 guard made a big impact as a freshman when he averaged 17 points a game and made 78 3-pointers. He has a nice feel for the game in addition to his skills. He played well this summer for KC Run GMC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935172,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/IMG_0050.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/IMG_0050.jpeg?w=769" alt="" class="wp-image-1935172" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090498' first='Kain' last='McCaskill'] (Vashon): The 6'1 guard had an impressive summer playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite']'s 15U team. He's a tough cover who has the speed to blow by defenders along with the ability to shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2120980,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_9096.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_9096.jpeg?w=765" alt="" class="wp-image-2120980" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1872262' first='Reese' last='Kimrey'] (Kickapoo): A 6'0 guard who got varsity minutes for a Chiefs team that played for the Class 6 state championship last year. The young lefty is poised and he plays a controlled game. He will assume a bigger role next season after a big summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075689' first='Missouri' last='Flight'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2000886,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Brody-Owen.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Brody-Owen.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2000886" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598824' first='Brody' last='Owen'] (Marquette): A 6'2 point guard who is a talented offensive player with a little flash in his game. He creates well off the dribble and knock down perimeter shots. He averaged eight points a game as a freshman and had a good summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey']'s 15U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2121002,"width":304,"height":228,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_3223.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_3223.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2121002" style="width:304px;height:228px" width="304" height="228" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850445' first='Adam' last='Tanner'] (Oak Park): The 5'10 point guard was a rock solid performer as a freshman for a talented team that finished 26-2 and won a district championship. He shot 42 percent from 3-point range while providing steady ball handling and poise beyond his years. He played this summer with VWBA 15Us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2051548,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3837.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3837.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2051548" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1858684' first='Rowen' last='Buffington'] (Jefferson City): A 6'2 point guard who was a key piece to the Jays run to the Final Four and third place finish in the Class 5 state tournament. He has size and length and he plays with good pace. He is a good placebo can also shoot the ball well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->