Class of 2025 Rankings Point/Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2025 rankings last week. After expanding the list, we now have 139 players listed in the new rankings. We begin our positional rankings by highlighting the point/combo guards in the class. We will spotlight the newcomers and the stock-risers in the new Class of 2025 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77246","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","state":"","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65fb5314b3428"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>A NEW NO. 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is a new No. 1 player in the updated rankings and he's 6'1 [player_tooltip player_id='1422771' first='Exavier' last='Wilson'] of Father Tolton. He is one of the most explosive players in the state from the point guard position and he can also score from all three levels. He was at his best in Tolton's overtime victory over then undefeated and Class 5 No. 1 Sikeston to close the regular season. He scored 38 points while displaying his ability to take over a game at any time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UNDER THE RADAR STANDOUTS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1506867' first='Holton' last='Keith'] (Webb City): The 6'2 point guard is a slick ball handler who is a good decision maker and very difficult to keep out of the lane. He averaged 14.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.7 steals in helping the Cardinals to a 21-7 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557432' first='Jacob' last='Robinson'] (Chaminade): A 5'10 guard who is physically strong and tough at both ends of the court. He was a key reserve guard on the Red Devils Class 6 state runner-up team. He averaged seven points and hit the buzzer beating 3-pointer in a big road win at Vianney.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557433' first='Kendric' last='Johnson'] (Jefferson City): A 5'10 guard with good speed and quickness. He shoots it well and he excels on the defensive end. He averaged 11 points, three rebounds and four assists a game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range for the Class 2 state runners-up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1539810' first='Noah' last='Barnes'] (Windsor): The 5'11 guard is one of the top players in the Jefferson County area. He's been running the show and leading the Owls since he was a freshman. He averaged 18.8 points, 4.5 assists and 2.7 steals while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range with 71 made triples.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1425717' first='Damario' last='Moss'] (Lexington): The 6'2 guard is a smooth offensive player who can score at all three levels. He can also set up his teammates for open shots. He averaged 25 points a game this season while surpassing 1,500 points in his career. He's a good bet to reach 2,000 points in his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>STOCK RISERS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1422818' first='Keion' last='Epps'] (Springfield Central): The 6'0 guard capped off a tremendous season by leading the Bulldogs to a historic third place finish in the Class 6 state tournament. He can run the show, distribute the ball, defend and create buckets. He averaged 15 points, three rebounds and five assists while shooting 41 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ramelo Smith (Raytown): The 6'0 guard is one of the top floor leaders in the Kansas City area. He has good quickness and shot making ability along with a clutch gene as well. He averaged 16 points, three rebounds and three assists while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range in leading the Bluejays to a spot in the Class 5 quarterfinals </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->