Show Me Showdown: Missouri PGs/Combos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend the Prep Hoops Show Me Showdown took place in St. Louis.&nbsp; This is annually one of the best PHC stops for Midwest teams.&nbsp; We dive into a look at the point guards and combos from Missouri that made an impression on us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2528034' first='Jahi' last='Martin'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin was impressive for Ramey over the weekend.&nbsp; The Francis Howell 6'0” combo guard has a super smooth game.&nbsp; He is a slick ball handler that won off the dribble, passed it on the move, and was crafty finishing around the hoop.&nbsp; Solid mid-range game and got to the line.&nbsp; Lot of potential here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2528025' first='Sebastian' last='Bolden'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolden is a long and wiry guard that can really make shots from three.&nbsp; Got on a roll in the game we saw.&nbsp; The Clayton guard is a good shooter that also has a nice float game to match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598820' first='Abraham' last='Nayou'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Maplewood product is a tough lefty combo guard that can really get in the lane with toughness and burst to score at the cup.&nbsp; Finishes well with either hand at the rim.&nbsp; Soft touch finishing game and can knock in a pull up two.&nbsp; Brings strength and toughness to the combo guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1424400' first='Christian' last='Williams'] (Gateway 2025 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have seen this Vashon point guard a lot in his career.&nbsp; In his game on Saturday night it was probably the best all-around performance that we have seen.&nbsp; What we liked was how well he distributed the rock on the move hitting guys with pin point dimes off live dribbles.&nbsp; Shot it well from the corners on threes, defended at a high level as always, and attacked when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419868' first='Avian' last='Webb'] (Gateway 2025 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Webb is a prospect we really liked over the weekend.&nbsp; The Staley point guard is a lead guard that plays with excellent pace.&nbsp; Good passing feel setting others up both in transition and the half court. &nbsp;Slick ball handler with euro steps and scoop shots.&nbsp; Can also hit an open three with consistency!&nbsp; Low-majors and D2s should be on him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1585279' first='Carson' last='Blesener'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2244352' first='Dangerous' last='Alliance'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Francis Howell point guard can really shoot the ball from beyond the arc!&nbsp; He drained five of them in a 21 point outing on Saturday.&nbsp; The scrappy lead guard mixed in some scores inside the arc, but he is best utilized as a sharp shooter from deep!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Rucks (Illinois Orange 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rucks was a good secondary scorer in the backcourt for Illinois Orange.&nbsp; The U-City small scoring guard was tough as nails taking it coast to coast using his speed in transition.&nbsp; Despite his height he used his strength to finish well inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2434322' first='Cayden' last='Flagg'] (Go Hard STL 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pattonville smaller lead guard can really shoot the rock from beyond the arc.&nbsp; He made four of them in the game we saw for Go Hard STL.&nbsp; Crisp and compact shooting stroke!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Brooks ([program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unsigned senior point guard from MICDS is just a winner that makes big plays.&nbsp; Smaller guard has some shake off the bounce and is a solid three point shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->