New 2027 Rankings Top Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2027 rankings. We continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the top wing players in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1982683,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_1669.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_1669.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1982683" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334870' first='Scottie' last='Adkinson'] (Webster Groves): After a big freshman season with the Statesmen, the 6'3 lefty continued to elevate his game during the summer. He was a top player for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] 15U squad. He also showed at the Nike Elite 100 Camp in St Louis in June.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2378186,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0851.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/IMG_0851.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2378186" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jimmy McKinney Ill (Vashon): A 6'2 shooting guard who is following in the footsteps of his father Jimmy McKinney, a former star at Vashon and the Wolverines new head coach. He's a terrific offensive player with 3-point range and creativity off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2426502,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_30-04-2024_04-23-27-0340AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_30-04-2024_04-23-27-0340AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2426502" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334905' first='Gassim' last='Toure'] (Principia): A 6'3 guard who is one of the most explosive athletes in the class. If he gets downhill on the drive, watch out. He had a strong summer for the Gateway-Knights and he also played well for his native country Guinea in International play this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2469195,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5117.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_5117.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2469195" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334904' first='Kylan' last='Pickren'] (Ozark): A 6'4 wing player who is one of the top young ballers in the SWMO player. He has a strong body and and pretty nice extensive bag. He's a three-level scorer who plays at her own pace. He averaged 12 points a game as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2441458,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2432.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_2432.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2441458" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334909' first='Will' last='Powers'] (Westminster): A 6'2 guard who emerged as one of the top young players in the St Louis area. He's an excellent 3-point shooter who shot 41 percent from distance while averaging 10 points a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2027460,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3589.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3589.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2027460" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leon Powell Jr (Vashon): A 6'4 wing player who is a up and coming prospect in the Vashon program. He has good length and he's springy with a nice shooting touch from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2441726,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Wyatt-Slay.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Wyatt-Slay.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2441726" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348237' first='Wyatt' last='Slay'] (Principia): A solidly built 6'3 guard who is an excellent all-purpose player who impacts the game in multiple ways. He shoots it well from distance, but he also rebounds, facilitates and makes hustle plays with his motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520231,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/IMG_3291.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/IMG_3291.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2520231" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348242' first='Tyler' last='Ray'] (MICDS): A 6'4 wing player who is an offensive matchup problem with his physical strength and perimeter skill set. He's comfortable playing the point forward role and guarding multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->