Midwest Showcase New Names of Guards/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri presents some New Names of guards/wings that caught our attention at the Midwest Showcase at Homefield in Olathe, KS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471638,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5037.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5037.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471638" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2576000' first='Jordan' last='Pittman'] (Springfield Central): A 5'10 2025 point guard with good quickness and who could really defend. I like how he played within himself on offense. He took advantage of his openings for driving layups and he hit his open 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471640,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4884.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4884.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471640" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nehemiah Swanson (Principia): A 6'2 2026 guard who provided instant offense off the bench. The young lefty was wiggling his way through traffic on the drive and he had a nice pull up game from the mid range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471644,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5314.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5314.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471644" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1641833' first='Vincent' last='Mhire'] (Kickapoo): A 6'0 2026 guard who has an impressive shooting stroke from 3-point range. He moves well without the ball and he has some nifty handles to create a shot if he needs to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471647,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4854.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4854.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471647" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacoby Leboy (Battle): A 5'11 2027 guard who immediately made things happen when he enters the game. In the game I watched, he had a chase down block, a coast to coast drive and a couple of offensive rebounds for buckets. He played with tremendous energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471648,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5072.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5072.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471648" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2576005' first='Isaac' last='Willoughby'] (Lawson): A 6'1 2025 guard who is physically strong and he did a lot of work in the low post against smaller defenders. His drive game was also good as he used a very nice spin move. His defensive instincts were good and he is also a very good talker and communicator on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471652,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5354.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5354.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471652" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2544937' first='Keivon' last='Flint'] (Nixa): A 6'0 2025 point guard who displayed some electric speed and quickness with the ball. In the game I watched, he had a sequence where he scored on three consecutive blow-by drives to the basket. It was impressive to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2471654,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5389.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5389.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2471654" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaylen Craig (Winnetonka): A 6'2 2025 guard who was one of the multiple talented 3-point shooters for Winnetonka. He has a quick release and excellent range on his shot. He was also letting it fly in the transition game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->