New 2026 Rankings Top Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings last week. We continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the top shooting guards/wing players in the new rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2426499,"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_04-24-35-1960AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/eZy-Watermark_30-04-2024_04-24-35-1960AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2426499" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790001' first='Eddie' last='Smajic'] (Vianney): A 6'5 wing who helped lead the Golden Griffins to a third place finish in the Class 5 state tournament. He averaged 17 points and four rebounds while making 69 3-pointers last season. The Division l prospect missed much of the summer with a injury, but he's expected to be back sometime this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2292094,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_8010.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_8010.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2292094" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2111114' first='Tre' last='Paulding'] (Lee's Summit North): A 6'5 wing player who's one of the top prospects in the Kansas City area. He has good size and athleticism along with good fundamentals. He averaged 13 points, six rebounds and two assists as a sophomore. He has a Division l offer from Drexel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2468378,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4894.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_4894.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2468378" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2352805' first='Quentin' last='Coleman'] (Principia): The 6'2 guard is one of the biggest stock risers in the class. He's an excellent shot creator and shot maker with nice handles. He's also improved his athleticism. He averaged nearly 11 points a game as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2025598,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3214.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3214.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2025598" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850444' first='Josh' last='Kori'] (Oak Park): A 6'4 guard who has good size and impressive athleticism. He's a strong two-way player who is very good in transition. He averaged 10 points and four rebounds in helping the Northmen to a Final Four berth in the Class 6 state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2000753,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Logan-Hillman.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Logan-Hillman.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2000753" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2113567' first='Logan' last='Hillman'] (Helias): A 6'4 guard who is one of the top young prospects in Mid Missouri. He has good athleticism and he can create his own shot as well. He has been the Crusaders top for the first two years of his varsity career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1869461,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/8576AB3F-EE2A-4BED-B068-3DEFB74E48BC.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/8576AB3F-EE2A-4BED-B068-3DEFB74E48BC.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1869461" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1789998' first='Marquel' last='Murray'] (Cape Girardeau Central): A 6'3 guard who is one of the most impressive athletes in the class. His first step is quick and he can really get downhill on the bounce. He can also impact the game defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2047596,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3264.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/IMG_3264.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047596" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850449' first='Mav' last='Hawkins'] (Pembroke Hill): A 6'3 guard who moved into a bigger role as a sophomore after being the sixth man on a Final Four team as freshman. He can shoot it from long distance, but he's also a good ball handler and playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2455335,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3286_71539e.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3286_71539e.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2455335" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090481' first='Jason' last='Stokes'] (MICDS): A 6'3 guard who has good size and versatility. He can play the point guard and also off the ball on the wing very effectively. He has the length and athleticism to be a very good defender. He averaged 11 points and four rebounds while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2455344,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3294.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_3294.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2455344" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790003' first='Brandon' last='Clemens'] (MICDS): A 6'1 guard who knows how to play offensive basketball. He can create off the bounce and he also reads defenses and moves well off the ball. He averaged 15 points and shot 44 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->