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<p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some more New Names of Class of 2028 guards who have been putting in work around the state.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2920318' first='Jo' last='Amisi'] (Ruskin): A 5'6" point guard who may be small in stature, but he makes big things happen on the court with his tremendous speed and playmaking skills. He is a blur in the open court when he pushes the ball, but he also does a good job of looking up and finding teammates with the long pass for a quick strike in transition. His quick first step gets him to the basket and he will hit the perimeter jumper off the dribble.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2920286' first='Legacy' last='Knighten'] (Confluence): A 5'10 point guard who had a strong summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2075283' first='Arsenal' last='Hoops'] 15U. He is a young bucket getter who can put together a string of points in a short amount of time. He is quick and he can create off the dribble and get into the lane with a quick burst. He can raise up and hit the 3-pointer</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2920399' first='Brandon' last='Wiley'] (Bayless): A 6'1" guard who was one of the most productive first-year players in the St. Louis area last season, averaging nearly 15 points a game. He has good height and length and he can play at multiple speeds. One moment, he moving at an easy pace, then with a burst he's slicing into the lane for a bucket. He can also shoot it well from 3-point range off the catch. His court vision and passing skills are also excellent. He has good instincts on defense, where he can jump the passing lanes for steals.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2920291' first='Michael' last='Cuthird III'] (North Kansas City): A 6'1" point guard who is a potent offensive player with smooth scoring drives into the lane. He's shifty with the ball in his hands and he can also run the pick and roll effectively. He operates well when he gets two feet in the lane. He can also shoot it from 3-point range.</p>
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<p>Darren O'Neal (University City): A 5'10" point guard who played for F1RST Class during the summer grassroots season. He's very quick and he has the ability to score at all three levels. He has blow by speed on the dribble or he can break down a defender with his handles. If he's given a step by the defense, he is capable of hitting the 3-pointer.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2871934' first='Dallas' last='Owens'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 5'11" guard who had a good summer playing for a strong Gateway-Knights squad in the P32 New Balance circuit. He has good physical strength to get into the lane and get tough buckets. He can also knock down 3-pointers with good range on his shot. He's also an unselfish player who will zip some nifty passes to open teammates with good accuracy. </p>
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Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some more New Names of Class of 2028 guards who have been putting in work around the state.
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