Class 3 Guards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its previews with a look at a group of Class 3 guards to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: Teams may be moved into a different classification at the beginning of the season. Players are listed in the class that they played in last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2352805' first='Quentin' last='Coleman'] (Principia): A 6'3" 2026 All-State performer who led the Panthers to their first state championship last season. As a junior, he averaged 19.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range. The Wake Forest recruit also stood out during the summer in helping [program_tooltip program_id='2075324' first='Brad' last='Beal Elite'] to the championship of the Nike EYBL Peach Jam 17U championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gassim Toure (Principia): A 6'3" 2027 point guard who was an instrumental player in the Panthers run to the state championship. He is a dynamic athlete who excels at both ends of the court. As a sophomore, he averaged 11 points, four rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range. He has received multiple Division I scholarship offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2284688' first='Korbin' last='Kinder'] (Woodland): A talented 6'2" 2026 guard who led the xx to a Fina Four berth in the state tournament. He is a smooth offensive player who can really shoot it from 3-point range. He also has a high basketball IQ. As a junior, he averaged 19 points and seven rebounds a game while shooting a toasty 47 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2348237' first='Wyatt' last='Slay'] (Principia): A 6'3" 2027 guard who is an excellent all-purpose player for the defending state champions. He is a good shooter from 3-point range at 41 percent, but he also does many other things to help his team win. He is a good rebounder and defender, plus he's a secondary ball handler. He has received multiple Division I offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966405' first='Quincy' last='Mayfield'] (Monroe City): A 5'8" 2026 guard who is one of the top players in the Clarence Cannon Conference. He has a stout body and he uses his physical strength to get into the lane and also stop and pop from the mid-range. He can also score from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2414259' first='Max' last='Snider'] (Scott City): A 6'3" 2027 guard who helped lead the Rams to a 23-victory season and a berth in the district championship game. He is a smooth offensive player who excels playing without the ball and also with the ball. He has a smooth shooting stroke from the mid-range and also from beyond the 3-point line. He also attacks the basket well with his athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536500' first='Drew' last='Young'] (Dixon): A 6'1 2026 guard who has the ability to score in a variety of ways. He is very effective on the drive and he is a very resourceful offensive player around the basket. He plays well with two feet in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2824654' first='Abel' last='Hume'] (Sparta): A 6'1" 2028 guard who is one of the top young players in the SWMO area. He is a slick passer and ball handler who can also create his own offense from all three levels. He can maneuver his way into the lane to score and he can also dial it up from 3-point range. He had a strong summer playing up at the 16U level with the Mo Tribe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090520' first='Brenden' last='Matt'] (North Platte): A 6'3" 2026 guard who is one of the top guards in the NWMO area. He is a three-level scorer who creates well off the dribble along with his ability to shoot it from deep. As a junior, he averaged 21 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2966396' first='Raife' last='Smith']: (Mid Buchanan): A 6'2" 2026 guard who earned All-State honors after leading the Dragons to a 21-victory season. He's physically strong and he is an excellent offensive player off the dribble. He attacks the paint well and can score in the lane at a variety of angles. He will also pull up and knock down the perimeter jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850456' first='Kolby' last='James'] (Willow Springs): A 2026 point who is one of the most impressive scoring threats in the SWMO area. He has good quickness and speed to excel in the open court. He can break down defenders with his dribble penetration and he can shoot the ball with range that extends well beyond the 3-point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->