Republic Tournament Standout 2024 Guards/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the standout Class of 2024 guards/wings that we watched at the Republic Tournament. This list does not include the players that were featured in our "Starting Five" write up from the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2288248,"width":"27px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7589.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7589.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2288248" style="width:27px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2288249,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7675.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7675.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2288249" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edric Binagi (Liberty): An athletic 6'1 guard who showed to be an excellent two-way peformer. He is a high energy player who was swooping in for offensive rebounds and putbacks and playing outstanding defense. He also hit a couple of open 3-pointers. He was usually the one guarding the opposing team's top offensive threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2288251,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7568.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7568.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2288251" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1579189' first='Damon' last='Stacker'] (Park Hill South): A 6'2 guard who battled some foul trouble in the first round against Ozark, but he made a big impact when he was in the floor. He was very shifty with the ball in his hands as he got into the lane for short jumpers and kick outs. He was also knocking down the 3-pointer with a quick release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2288253,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7582.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7582.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2288253" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryan Engel (Ozark): A 6'1 guard who scored 12 points in the victory over Park Hill South. He has a muscular build who used his strength to be an effective rebounder and defensive player. He could post up a get a bucket in the lane and he spent a lot of time at the free throw line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2288259,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7585.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7585.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2288259" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ak Staten-Balance (Hillcrest): A 6'2 guard who was one of the most impressive athletes that I watched during evening. He was swooping in for offensive rebounds and getting chase down blocks in transition. He attacked the basket well and also came off a screen and hit a 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2288260,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7679.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_7679.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2288260" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adam Fuller (Liberty): A 6'4 wing player who showcased a reliable shot from 3-point range. He could also get a rebound off the boards to start the break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->