Xavier Bezares Xavier Bezares 6'1" | SG/PG Neenah | 2027 State WI is lightning quick, plain and simple. The six-foot-one senior uses his quick first step to get downhill in the flow of the Rocket offense to score and set up his temmates. Combined with his quickness, Bezares is a consistent and deadly three point shooter making him a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches. Bezares was able to play to these strengths despite dropping the game to De Pere, and finished with 11 points in the contest.

Bezares’ games is synonymous with the word microwave, as the six-foot-one guard can fill up the statsheets quickly. In his game on Sunday, Bezares buried perimeter shots, and mid range pull-ups by utilizing an extremely quick first step. Xavier was one of the quicker players I was able to see play this weekend on both ends of the floor. Bezares has the ability to go on personal scoring runs, and on the other end, deflect and steal the ball from his matchup right after giving his matchup a bucket. Xavier is worth the watch as he turned in nice performances for Playmakers East this weekend.

Previous Ranking: 123
Current Ranking: 97

One of the top players for the Wisconsin Playmakers Appleton squad, Bezares appears poised to become a huge factor for the Neenah Rockets in 2025-26. His ball handling, shooting, decision making and all-around solid play were consistently strong all spring and summer for the Playmakers. Bezares can bury multiple three-point shots as well as drive to the basket to score or deliver a nice drop-off assist. On the other end of the court, Bezares keeps opponents out of the lane with his solid man defense.

The straw that stirs the drink for the very impressive and successful Wisconsin Playmakers Appleton 16U squad, Bezares was outstanding in a 63-56 victory over Minnesota Fury Goring. He was efficient in his shot selection, successful on his drives to the basket, and able to find the bottom of the net from outside the three-point arc. Bezares had a game-best 22 points, which included three baskets from three-point range in addition to his effective moves to the hoop. Moreover, Bezares played strong perimeter defense and was patient with the ball in his hands and often delivered passes at just the right time for his teammates to score.

Current Prep Hoops Wisconsin Ranking: 123
The more you watch Bezares, the more you like him. A skilled combination guard, Bezares can get on a roll from the perimeter. In a recent win for his Wisconsin Playmakers Appleton Showcase squad over Wisconsin Breakaway , Bezares went off for seven three-point baskets. He is a capable scorer from mid range and off the dribble as well. Bezares’ strong performances this spring is a major reason why his club is 15-6 this spring.

Bezares helped the Wisconsin Playmakers Showcase Appleton squad to a 3-2 record at the Midwest Showdown. He played both guard positions at different times for the Playmakers, and he excelled with his ball fakes, his smooth jump shot and his strong passing ability. Bezares displayed a good feel for the game and defended well with his athleticism and quickness. Coming off a sophomore season where he earned plenty of playing time for one of the state’s elite programs in Neenah, Bezares figures to be a key performer for coach Lee Rabas and the Rockets over the next two seasons after averaging 4.5 ppg this past season.

Bezares returns to Neenah for his sophomore year. He showcased his talents over the summer with the Wisconsin Blizzard . At camp led with his energy. The 6’0 guard showed a commitment to the boards. He was highly active in the passing lanes. He showed some grit and grind to his game and operated off of two feet in the paint a great deal.