Some Under the Radar 2027 Guards at the Midwest Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some Under the Radar Class of 2027 guards and wings who put in work at the recent Midwest Showcase in Columbia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3677670,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2540.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2540.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3677670" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2715360' first='Colton' last='Ingold'] (Bolivar): A 6'4" guard who is an excellent prospect in the SWMO area. He has good positional size and he can really shoot the ball from 3-point range. He also handles the ball well to create his own shot off the dribble. He reads defenses well and plays very effectively off the ball with his constant movement. He is also a very good passer who moves the ball well to keep the offense flowing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3677673,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2580.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2580.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3677673" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2701109' first='Joelle' last='Rover'] (Glendale): A 6'3" guard who is an excellent two-sport athlete who is receiving scholarship offers for his prowess on the football field as a wide receiver. On the basketball court, he is an explosive athlete who attacks the basket well and can also get a bucket from all three levels. He will throw down a dunk over anybody who will get in his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3677674,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2372.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2372.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3677674" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2837060' first='Elijah' last='Livingston'] (Lee's Summit North): A 6'1" guard who has continued to come into his own as an excellent offensive player. He is an excellent athlete who has a quick first step and a nice burst to finish at the rim. He is also a creative shot maker who can hit the mid-range jumper and dial it up from 3-point range. He has a chance to really break out as a senior next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3677678,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2237.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2237.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3677678" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clay Hayward (Brunswick): A 6'2" guard who helped play a big role in Brunswick's run to the Class 1 state championship game this past season. He is a good slashing threat who would also go into the low post to score over smaller guards in mismatch situations. He put a lot of work offensively in the lane. He was also active on defense at the top of the full court press with his length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3658108,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1813.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_1813.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3658108" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2339267' first='Jayden' last='Woods'] (Webster Groves): A 6'2" guard who is one of the most explosive guards around. When he gets downhill on the dribble, he's coming with veracity and wanting to dunk on someone who gets into his way. He can also dial it up from 3-point range when he's given a little extra room to guard against his drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3677680,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2591.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_2591.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3677680" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2458510' first='Austin' last='Ryan'] (St Dominic): A 5'11" point guard who is a high-energy player who really attacks the basket on fearless drives. He is also a very good cutter who plays with constant movement when he doesn't have the ball in his hands. The talented lefty can also shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->