Updated 2026 Rankings Standout Shooting Guars/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. We continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the top group of wing players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850449' first='Mav' last='Hawkins'] (Pembroke Hill): A 6'2" guard who played a big role in the Raiders run to the Class 4 Final Four as a freshman. The sweet-shooting Hawkins averaged 20 points in two Final Four games at the state tournament last year. He also had a strong summer with the MoKan Elite 15U squad during the grassroots season. He looks to become more of a facilitator as well as a scorer this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850444' first='Josh' last='Kori'] (Oak Park): A 6'3" guard who brought athleticism and high energy to a talented, young Oak Park squad that won 26 games and a district championship last season. He averaged eight points and three rebounds a game. He was also strong on the defensive end as he averaged nearly three steals a game. He played with the VWBA 15U squad during the summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790003' first='Brandon' last='Clemons'] (MICDS): The 6'1" guard is a versatile offensive player who was a big part of the Rams run to the district championship and a berth in the Class 4 state quarterfinals. He has a high basketball IQ and the ability to score at all three levels. He averaged nine points and three rebounds a game as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850450' first='Antonio' last='Fowler'] (Winnetonka): The 6'2" guard was one of the most impressive freshmen in Kansas City area last season. He's an impressive slasher on offense with 3-point shooting range. An excellent two-way player, he averaged a team-high 14.3 points along with five rebounds and 4.5 steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850530' first='Ian' last='Thomas'] (DeSmet): A 6'2"guard who has a strong body and a high basketball IQ. He is a strong ball handler and decision maker who can take the ball and facilitate offense from the point. He is also very effective when he attacks the basket and uses his strength to get into the lane and finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2113567' first='Logan' last='Hillman'] (Helias): The 6'3" guard is one of the top young players in Mid Missouri as he stepped in and led the Crusaders in scoring as a freshman last season. He has good athleticism and three-level scoring ability. He played with the Gateway-Knights UAA during the summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090487' first='Cohen' last='Robinson'] (Rockhurst): A 6'3" guard with excellent offensive tools and a nice feel for the game. He has excellent shooting range and knows how to get himself open with his movement off the ball and skills with the ball. He is a strong ball handler who can deliver pinpoint passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850523' first='Oscar' last='Patterson'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'3" guard who earned varsity minutes as a freshman for a strong Lions team that won the Class 5 state championship last season. He is a high-energy player that excels on defense and in the transition game. He is also an excellent slasher on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2111114' first='Tre' last='Paulding'] (Lee's Summit North): A 6'4" guard who explosive athleticism who fits well into the "3 and D" category. He creates well and he can knock down open 3-pointers. He had a strong summer with a very successful [program_tooltip program_id='2077045' first='Marcus' last='Denmon Elite'] 15U squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->