Who are Some of the Top Class 6 Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues its preseason previews by taking a look at some of the top Class 6 guards in the state to watch. There are a lot of talented guards that belong on this list, but we cut it down to 16 just for starters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850530' first='Ian' last='Thomas'] (DeSmet): A 6'3" 2026 point guard who excels at both ends of the court. The talented lefty averaged 8.4 points, four rebounds and four assists a game. He is also a great floor leader and teammate. He has given a commitment to Indiana State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1446576' first='Jonny' last='Jordan'] (Chaminade): A 6'2" 2026 guard who helped lead the Red Devils to back-to-back berths in the state championship game. He averaged 11.4 points and 3.4 assists on 45 percent shooting from 3-point range. He has given a commitment to Omaha.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1775703' first='Eli' last='Herbert'] (Liberty): A 6'4" 2026 guard who is one of the top sharpshooters in the state. A four-year starter, he averaged 24 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists a game while making 73 3-pointers. He is headed to Liberty University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2111114' first='Tre' last='Paulding'] (Liberty North): A 6'5" 2026 wing player who is an explosive athlete with a versatile skill set. He averaged 12 points and six rebounds a game as a junior. He has given a commitment to Cornell University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1872262' first='Reese' last='Kimrey'] (Kickapoo): A 6'1" 2026 point guard who is one of the top players in the SWMO area. He's a strong southpaw who can score from all three levels. He also has a penchant for making big shots in clutch situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850444' first='Josh' last='Kori'] (Oak Park): A 6'4" 2026 guard who is one of the top returning players from last season's state championship team. As a junior, he averaged 11 points and four rebounds while shooting 52 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598824' first='Brody' last='Owen'] (Marquette): A 6'3" 2026 guard who has a chance to be one of the leading scorers in the St. Louis area this season. As a junior, he averaged 17 points, four rebounds and four assists a game while making 47 3-pointers. He has given a commitment to Washburn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1790004' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'1" 2026 guard who returns to lead one of the top teams in Class 6 this season. He is a three-level scorer who can also play above the rim. He averaged 16 points a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334930' first='Brandon' last='Rooks'] (Battle): A 6'1" 2027 guard who is one of the top returning players in the Mid-Mo area. He is a smooth offensive player who can score at all three levels while also being able to create his own shot off the dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2569202' first='Elijah' last='Poniewaz'] (Chaminade): A 6'0" 2028 point guard who was a starter as a freshman on the Red Devils Final Four team. The young lefty is a talented offensive player who can create off the dribble and shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1850445' first='Adam' last='Tanner'] (Oak Park): A 5'10" 2026 point guard who returns from last season's state championship team. He is expected to play a bigger role offensively this season after averaging nine points and three rebounds while shooting 54 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2701109' first='Joelle' last='Rover'] (Glendale): A 6'3" 2027 guard who is one of the top prospects in the SWMO area. He is an explosive athlete who has the ability to score from anywhere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2207940' first='Donovan' last='Parris'] (Rock Bridge): A 6'2" 2026 guard who is one of the top returning players in the Mid-Missouri area. He is a three-level scoring threat who is poised to have a big senior season for the Bruins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2090487' first='Cohen' last='Robinson'] (Rockhurst): A 6'4" 2026 point guard who will be entering his fourth season as a varsity starter. The smooth lefty is a capable scorer and playmaker. He helped lead the Hawklets to the state quarterfinals last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2334929' first='Will' last='Foulk'] (DeSmet): A 5'11" 2027 guard who is a talented offensive player from all three levels. He averaged 11 points and three steals while shooting 36 percent from 3-point range. He already has multiple Division I scholarship offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blayne Marshall (Blue Springs South): A 6'2" 2026 guard who was the leading scorer on the Jaguars' 22-8 team that advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. He leads an experienced and talented group of guards. As a junior, he averaged 14 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->