Updated 2023 Rankings More Shooting Guards/Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri recently released its newly updated Class of 2023 rankings. We continue our positional breakdowns with a look at the second group of shooting guards and wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1218826,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/99BDE64A-EDA0-4E40-A58E-9A43E14659B1.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/99BDE64A-EDA0-4E40-A58E-9A43E14659B1-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1218826"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070112' first='Rico' last='Coleman'] (Charleston): The athletic 6'4" wing has been a stalwart in the Bluejays starting lineup since his freshman year. He's a very effective slashing threat on offense who also swoops in for offensive putbacks on the boards. He also excels on defense in the Bluejays' full-court pressure. As a junior, he averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.3 steals in helping lead the Bluejays to the Class 3 state championship. He spent his summer grassroots season with the Michael Porter Jr. Elite 17U squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1620753,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/10/Javaris-Moye.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/10/Javaris-Moye-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1620753"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1167329' first='Javaris' last='Moye'] (Kirkwood): The 6'4" guard is an outstanding two-way performer who impacts the game at both ends of the court. He's a three-level scoring threat who can score on smooth drives to the basket. He changes speeds on the dribble to keep defenders off balance and he has 3-point shooting range. He is also an excellent defender who uses his length to get deflections. He can also lock down opposing scorers. He played with Team Ramey 17U's during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1491647,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/CD2E2AC3-775D-4429-9B91-1985234C56FD.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/CD2E2AC3-775D-4429-9B91-1985234C56FD-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1491647"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161319' first='Steven' last='Bonner'] (Soldan): An athletic 6'4" wing who was an All-Public High League performer last season. He's an explosive leaper who slashes to the basket and rebounds very well. As a junior, he averaged 18 points a game to lead the Tigers to an 18-8 record. He enjoyed a very good summer season playing for the Team Ramey 17U team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1221247,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/A305BFBF-8CBD-4983-86EC-17AFB3E7E2E2.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/A305BFBF-8CBD-4983-86EC-17AFB3E7E2E2-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1221247"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161297' first='Nilivan' last='Daniels'] (Chaminade): The 6'3" shooting guard played a big role in the Red Devils run to a Final Four berth in the Class 6 state tournament. He is a high energy player who can shoot the basketball, rebound and hustle all over the court for loose balls. As a junior, he averaged 13.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists a game while also making 51 3-pointers. He played with the Gateway-Knights UA 17U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1497359,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/B8865D83-B5A2-44E3-9276-1F056C84DCC6.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/B8865D83-B5A2-44E3-9276-1F056C84DCC6-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1497359"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1440453' first='Kendrick' last='Bell'] (Park Hill): The 6'3" guard is a two-sport standout who is also a top football prospect. He is headed to Michigan to play football for the Wolverines. On the basketball court, he's an explosive wing who attacks the basket hard and can play above the rim. As a junior, he averaged 14.7 points, six rebounds a two assists a game. He played with the KC Run GMC 17U squad during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1467829,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/77CBE038-DD81-48BA-8AFB-A043A7BF328E.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/77CBE038-DD81-48BA-8AFB-A043A7BF328E-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1467829"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1443783' first='Tyler' last='King'] (Parkway West): A 6'3"shooting guard who is strong physically and a capable offensive threat from all three levels. He can create his own shot with his strength and solid handles. As a junior, he averaged 15.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in leading the Longhorns to a 24-3 record last season. He played with the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy 17U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1521013,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/Nate-Brandt-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/07/Nate-Brandt-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1521013"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070119' first='Nate' last='Brandt'] (Fatima): The 6'3" shooting guard is one of the top players in the Mid-Mo area. He has deep shooting range that extends well beyond the 3-point line. He also has the strength and athleticism to attack the basketball and finish at the rim. He should be one of the top scorers in Mid-Missouri this season after averaging nearly 20 points a game as a junior. He played for Mid-Mo Elite's 17U during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1604771,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/56-Christian-Hughes-scaled.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/56-Christian-Hughes-1024x685.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1604771"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1269935' first='Christian' last='Hughes'] (Kirkwood): A talented 6'2" guard who is a potent offensive player with his athleticism and ability to score at all three levels. He is a fearless player who attacks the basket with a lot of authority. He can stop and pop from the mid-range and he moves well without the ball to hit the 3-pointer off the catch. He averaged 12.4 points a game to lead the Pioneers as a junior. He played with the Gateway-Knights during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1196855,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Jack-Fessenden.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/Jack-Fessenden-1024x684.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1196855"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161294' first='Jack' last='Fessenden'] (Troy): A 6'3" shooting guard who has been a fixture in the lineup for the Trojans during their impressive run of success the past few years. He is a downtown shooter who has improved his ability to score on the drive to enhance his offensive game. He is also a very solid defender who works to move his feet. As a junior, he averaged 13 points a game while making 59 3-pointers to help lead the Trojans to a 22-5 record. He played with the MO Thunder 17U team during the summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1369075,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/E83A2A5C-5553-4C4D-810B-4721DC925F61.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/E83A2A5C-5553-4C4D-810B-4721DC925F61-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1369075"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1070101' first='Larry' last='Parker III'] (Staley): A 6'4" wing who is a key returning player on the Falcons team that finished third in the Class 6 state tournament. He's an excellent two-way player with good size and athleticism. He can score around the basket on slashing drives and alley-oops and he can knock down perimeter shots. He averaged six points and three rebounds a game as a junior. He played with the 816 Hoops 17U's during the summer grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->