Class 4 Guards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews with a look at some of the top Class 4 guards and wings to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334901' first='Chase' last='Branham'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last='']-Rogersville): A 6'4" 2027 guard who is one of the top prospects in the country in the class. He has led the Wildcats to back-to-back third place finishes in the state tournament. As a sophomore, he averaged 19 points a game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. He has already given a commitment to Indiana University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jimmy McKinney III (Vashon): A 6'2" 2027 sharpshooter who helped the Wolverines to the state championship last year in dominant fashion. He will become the primary option this season and he has the talent to make the jump. As a sophomore, he averaged 13 points and three rebounds a game while shooting 46 percent from 3-point range. He hit more than 60 triples. He has received multiple Division I offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2344220' first='Lincoln' last='Goodwin'] (St. Joe Benton): A 6'4" 2026 guard who had a big year in leading the Cardinals to a runner-up berth in the state tournament. He is a long, athletic guard who can score from all three levels. As a junior, he averaged 20 points and five rebounds while shooting 35 percent from 3-point range. He just received his first Division I offer from West Point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090498' first='Kain' last='McCaskill'] (Vashon): A 6'2" 2026 guard who returns as a key player for the defending state champions. He is an explosive guard with quickness and the ability to score in the lane. He will move into an even bigger role this season after averaging eight points, four rebounds and three assists last season. He has received offers from multiple Division I schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Branden Clemens (MICDS): A 6'2" 2027 guard who enters his fourth season as a starter for the Rams. He is a very talented offensive player who can create his own shots off the dribble and also play without the ball to get himself open. As a junior, he averaged 18.1 points, four rebounds and three assists a game while making 63 3-pointers and shooting 48 percent from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598820' first='Abraham' last='Nayou'] (Maplewood): A 6'2" 2026 guard returns as one of the leading scorers in the state of Missouri. He is a tough southpaw who can power his way into the lane on the drive or create his own offense on the perimeter. He earned All-State honors last season after averaging 29.2 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals while also making 56 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2528025' first='Sebastian' last='Bolden'] (Clayton): A 6'1" 2027 guard who is one of the top perimeter shooters in the state. He has a smooth shooting stroke from long distance as he hit 73 3-pointers on 40 percent shooting from deep. He also averaged 17 points, three rebounds and three assists in helping lead the [program_tooltip program_id='2076546' first='Greyhounds' last=''] to a 22-7 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2569211' first='Tucker' last='Reutzel'] (Fredericktown): A 6'1" 2028 guard who was one of the state's most impressive freshmen last season. He came in immediately putting up big numbers with his three-level scoring ability and impressive poise. He averaged 23 points, five rebounds and four assists a game in his first varsity campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1872286' first='Chase' last='Rackers'] (Southern Boone): A 6'2" 2026 guard who is one of the top returning players in the Mid-Missouri area. As a junior, he averaged 15 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists a game while shooting 55 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090481' first='Jason' last='Stokes'] (MICDS): A 6'4" 2026 guard who returns for his fourth year as a starter for the Rams. He is a very good athletic who excels at multiple positions with his size and versatility. As a junior, he averaged 14.7 points, five rebounds and three assists while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1918815' first='Ryder' last='Rowden'] (Springfield Catholic): A 6'1" 2026 guard who is one of the top returning players in the SWMO area. He excels as both a scorer and a playmaker. As a junior, he averaged 18.4 points, 3.9 assists and 2.7 steals while shooting 41 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2536491' first='Kaden' last='Benne'] (Mexico): A 6'3" 2026 guard who returns as one of the standout players in the Mid-Mo area. He is the top player back from a Bulldogs' team that advanced to the state quarterfinals. He has excellent shooting range and he can also create off the dribble and attack well on the drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2381379' first='Will' last='Wolf'] (Orchard Farm): A 5'9" 2026 guard who is a dynamic offensive player who can score at all three levels. He is quick and he elevates well on his jump shots. As a junior, he averaged 15 points a game while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range while leading the Eagles to a 22-7 record and a district championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->