Class of 2028 Shooting Guards of Note at the Show Me Showdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Class of 2028 shooting guards who caught our attention at the Show Me Showdown in Chesterfield </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3638999,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1267.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1267.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3638999" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2872951' first='Skyler' last='Jaegers'] ([program_tooltip program_id='3625434' first='Family' last='First']): The 6'5" guard from Jefferson City Helias was one of the top young prospects at the event. He has very good positional size and athleticism and a smooth shooting stroke from 3-point range. He was knocking down shots from well beyond the 3-point line. He has nice handles to create off the dribble and he also makes good use of his height to go into the low post against smaller guards to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3631933,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1129.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1129.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3631933" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2443188' first='Shaun' last='Cole'] (SEMO Aces 17U): A 6'2" 2028 guard who is one of the top young prospects in the SEMO area. He was playing up at the 17U division with the Aces and doing an excellent job as a scorer and playmaker. He is a bucket getter who can score from all three levels. He can really shoot it from 3-point range, but in the game I watched, he was doing a nice job of setting up teammates with his passing and playmaking ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3639016,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1300.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1300.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3639016" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3580642' first='Mario' last='Almeida'] (Rise &amp; Reign): A 6'2" who is a very impressive offensive talent with three-level scoring ability. He was very good in iso situations with his creative handles and ability to get to his spots and also score on twisting drives into the lane. He was pulling up for mid-range jumpers and knocking down catch and shoot 3-pointers. He was also very unselfish as he looked to keep his teammates involved in the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3639017,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1265.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1265.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3639017" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jah-sear Horsley ([program_tooltip program_id='3625434' first='Family' last='First']): A 6'2" shooting guard from Battle who was one of the most explosive backcourt players that we watched during the weekend. He used his quick first step and burst to beat defenders on his slashing drives into the lane. He threw down a number of impressive dunks in transition. He also displayed an improved shooting stroke from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3639020,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1188_7dc30c.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1188_7dc30c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3639020" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3586730' first='Tony' last='Robinson'] (Triple Threat Academy): A 6'1" guard from Mehlville who is an athletic slasher who plays with a strong motor. He was constantly attacking the lane and putting pressure on opposing defenses. He liked to go straight line on the drive, but he also had a nice spin move in traffic. He could post up and shoot over defenders of any size and he rebounded the ball very well for his height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3639022,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1433.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1433.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3639022" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A'mare Hawkins ([program_tooltip program_id='3625434' first='Family' last='First']): A 6'3" guard from Moberly who is a talented southpaw with excellent handles and slashing ability. He has good blow-by ability off the dribble and he was also moving well without the ball with good cutting ability. He did an excellent job of finishing at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->