Excellent Guards Shine at the Nixa Invitational Tournament

Earl Austin February 6, 2026 @ 09:59 PM

Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of excellent guards who were making things happen at the recent Nixa Invitational Tournament.   [player_tooltip player_id='2334901' first='Chase' last='Branham'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last=''] Rogersville): The talented 6'4" 2027 Indiana commit had a big tournament in leading the Wildcats to the championship. He makes the game look rather easy as he can score at all three levels and also set up his teammates with his deft passing. He has a good feel of when get others involved or when to take over and dominate stretches of a game.     [player_tooltip player_id='1598824' first='Brody' last='Owen'] (Marquette): The 6'3" 2026 Washburn recruit led the Mustangs on a nice run to the championship game. He scored 29 points in the first round victory over Nixa and followed up with 24 points in a victory over host Nixa in the semifinals. He showed good athleticism, deep shooting range and the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. He was also attacking well to get himself to the free throw line.     [player_tooltip player_id='2334926' first='Kyrese' last='Simpson'] (Hillcrest): A 5'11" 2027 scoring point guard showed the capability of creating a shot for himself at any time with his quickness and smooth ball handling ability. He is a three-level bucket who was pulling up for mid-range jumpers and knocking down shots from well beyond the 3-point line. He is also not afraid of taking on the contact when he gets into the lane.     [player_tooltip player_id='2090492' first='Isaiah' last='Caston'] (Park Hill): The 6'0" 2026 guard is a potent offensive player who does a good job of distributing the ball and getting his teammates involved early in the game. When he starts to assert himself, he is a three-level scorer who can blow by defenders with his speed on the dribble and also knock down 3-pointers. He plays very well with good pace.     [player_tooltip player_id='2731391' first='Sutton' last='Shook'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2873530' first='Logan' last=''] Rogersville): The 6'5" 2026 wing is a dangerous weapon for the Wildcats with his ability to shoot it from downtown. He does a great job of keeping the floor spaced with his long range shooting.     [player_tooltip player_id='2090503' first='Jakobe' last='Hicks'] (Staley): A 6'1" 2026 guard who is an excellent athlete who was getting downhill on the drive with regularity. He is a very good slashing threat who also has good body control when he is in traffic. He also plays well defensively as he moves his feet well to keep people in front of him. He also gets into the passing lanes for steals and deflections.     [player_tooltip player_id='2967596' first='Randy' last='Flint'] (Nixa): A 6'1" 2026 guard who is a football standout who also excels on the basketball court. He has smooth handles and he was always probing the defense for open driving lanes, which he usually found. He did a good job of breaking down defenders. He is also an excellent on-ball defender who can be disruptive.     [player_tooltip player_id='2334945' first='Tra' last='Moore'] (Staley): A 6'0" 2027 guard who excels at the point or he can also play off the ball with his ability to score. He has good handles and quickness and he also distributes the ball well. He plays under control and he doesn't get rushed. He was also hitting 3-pointers off the catch.

Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of excellent guards who were making things happen at the recent Nixa Invitational Tournament.