Some New Names of 2027 Guards from the Show Me Showdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Class of 2027 guards from Missouri who caught our attention at last weekend's Prep Hoops Show Me Showdown in Chesterfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640896,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1156_763cea.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1156_763cea.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640896" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2383522' first='Tommy' last='Beussink'] (IQ Hoopz): A 6'1 guard from Leopold who is a small school standout in the SEMO area. He has an old school feel to his game as he plays at his own pace. He can score at all three levels and he can back down smaller defenders to score in the post. He knows how to keep defenders at bay with his strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640897,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1132.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1132.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640897" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christian Gibson (SEMO Aces): A 6'0 guard from Sikeston who was very impressive in the one game I watched him on opening night. he was scoring on slashing drives in the lane. He was also very effective in the open court in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640901,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1232_bdb7db.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1232_bdb7db.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640901" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3566654' first='Jamar' last='Black Jr']. (Show Me Elite): A talented southpaw point guard from Timberland was ho quickness and plays with very good pace. He can put up points in a hurry when he is on his game. He scores on penetrating drives and he can hit 3-point shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640906,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1144.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1144.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640906" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skylar Vandeven (IQ Hoopz): A 6'0 guard from Delta who is a small school standout in the SEMO area. He has solid handles and he shoots it well from 3-point range off the catch. He also rebounds the ball well from the guard position, particularly on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640913,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1230.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_1230.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3640913" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3566774' first='Charlie' last='Beckemeier'] (Show Me): A 6'3 guard from Westminster Christian who plays a good all-purpose game. He is a good passer and secondary ball handler. He sees the court well. He also rebounds and runs the break in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2862032' first='Derrick' last='Melton'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2210626' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center']): A 6'3 guard from Westminster who has good athleticism and positional size. He is an impressive slasher who can throw down dunks if he got a full head of steam to the basket. He can also knock down perimeter shots to complement his driving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->