Previous Range: AR Top 10 Current Range: AR #12, PG #5

Hicks’ slight slide in the rankings has far more to do with availability than ability. Injuries have limited his reps this winter, giving other guards in the class more opportunities to showcase growth and consistency. When Hicks is on the floor, he still looks like the same poised, smart, pace‑controlling guard. Out there defending, facilitating, and running the break with confidence. As he gets healthy and logs more minutes, he’s a strong candidate to climb again.

Hicks is a smart guard who thrives on making the right play. He defends with discipline, facilitates the offense, and shows poise in running the break. His ability to push tempo while keeping control highlights his maturity, and his defensive instincts make him a reliable two‑way contributor. Hicks’ blend of IQ, toughness, and pace control gives him the tools to grow into a trusted floor leader.

KD Hicks brings a gritty, do-what-it-takes mentality to the defending 6A state champion Bryant Hornets, a team already stacked with its two featured returners. After transferring from Little Rock Christian, Hicks slots in as a tone-setting guard who thrives in chaos: diving for loose balls, making timely stops, and hitting timely shots when the moment calls. His ability to toggle between playmaker and defensive disruptor gives Bryant a backcourt edge that’s harder to contain.

Hicks has moved further south to Bryant joining the reigning state champs. He fits well on the court with his new teammates. He showcased his strength and toughness while defending, not being deterred by wings attacking him, he was able to chest up and force errors or pickups. He showed his skill with the ball on drives and in transition, scoring and assisting with poise and intention.

KD is ready to lock in as a key guard to facilitate and defend. He shows the ability to handle the ball under pressure and push the tempo when needed. He has a strong sense of where his teammates are to find them in position for scoring opportunities. He is a ball hawk when it comes to rebounding as a guard who knows the importance and how that opens the floor on fastbreaks, he grabbed 5 of those and put in 13 points.

KD Hicks is an all around great point guard. He can do whatever he is asked to do. As a facilitator he can beat his defender and kick out to whoever try’s to help. Scoring the ball he attacks through contact like he is a forward, being able to finish through anyone. His jump shot is smooth and deadly too. He can knock down 3s or pull up for midrange when he gets to his spots. He is a fun player to watch and has an exvciti

Hicks is an above the rim athlete and physical defender that can fill multiple roles. He can facilitate plays on offense, or he can transition to a 3&D wing spot up threat. He plays with aggression on both ends and is a tenacious rebounder at the guard position. Most underrated part of his game is his IQ, sees the play ahead often.