Class of 2027 Rankings Top Shooting Guards/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its new Class of 2027 rankings this week. We continue with our positional breakdowns with a look at the top shooting guards/wings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334870' first='Scottie' last='Adkinson'] (Webster Groves): The 6'3" guard has stepped in and become the impact player that everyone thought he would be as a freshman for the Statesmen. He plays the game with a tremendous motor as he stays in attack mode at all times. He is currently averaging 15.7 points, five rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 53 percent from the field for the 17-6 Statesmen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334898' first='Jimmy' last='McKinney Jr.'] (Vashon): The 6'1" guard comes from impressive bloodlines as the son of former Vashon star and Mizzou standout Jimmy McKinney. Young Jimmy is a very talented offensive player with a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range and the ability to create his own shot. He is averaging five points a game on a loaded Wolverines team. He has enjoyed a few breakout performances against some national level teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Thomas III (Summit Christian): A 6'5" wing player with good height and the ability to impact the game at both ends of the court. The tall lefty is an excellent slashing threat who can also facilitate offense and knock down a 3-pointer. He is currently averaging 14.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kylan Pickren (Ozark): The 6'3" guard is one of the top young prospects in the SWMO area. He shoots the 3-pointer well with a quick release and he can also put it on the floor and hit the mid range jumper. He can also score in the post. He has come on strong down the stretch as he's averaging 20 points a game in the past month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334909' first='Will' last='Powers'] (Westminster): A 6'2" shooting guard who has really come on strong during final stretch of the season. He has good athleticism and he can score at all three levels. He is currently averaging 10 points a game while shooting 44 percent from 3-point range. He has scored at least 17 points in seven of the Wildcats' last 10 games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334905' first='Gassim' last='Toure'] (Principia): A 6'3" guard who is a big part of Principia's impressive youth movement. He is an athletic guard with good size and the ability to score in the lane or attack off the dribble. He is currently averaging 9.1 points, five rebounds and two assists a game for the 18-5 Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334961' first='Leon' last='Powell Jr.'] (Vashon): Another talented young prospect who is a Wolverines legacy. The 6'3 guard is the son of former Vashon standout Leon Powell. Leon Jr. is a talented wing whose offensive game is growing along with his height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2339267' first='Jayden' last='Woods'] (Lutheran St. Charles): A 6'2" guard who is one of the most impressive athletes in the class among backcourt players. He is an excellent slasher who will throw down a nice dunk at any time. He is currently averaging 11.2 points, two rebounds and two assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->