NXTPRO Midwest Article Archives
Marshall County Hoopfest: Best 2026 Guards
Carlos Medlock Jr. | Link Academy | 2026 | Guard | 6’0 Medlock got off to a quick offensive start with two early threes, but
Marshall County Hoopfest: Best 2027/28 Guards
Jayden Cecil | Utah Prep | 2028 | Guard | 6’4 Cecil was one of the most impressive players throughout the weekend regardless of position
Unsigned Senior Guards to Know: Part 5
Brian Kapfer | Fordham Prep | 6’5 | Guard | 2026 Kapfer blends positional size, athleticism, and polished scoring ability, making him a threat in virtually any offensive context. He scores confidently from all three levels, using fluid movement and balance to generate clean looks. His speed downhill creates consistent pressure, and he adds value […]
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Unsigned Senior Guards to Know: Part 4
Elijah Nabors | Kickapoo | 6’1 | Guard | 2026 Nabors is a highly skilled scoring guard who brings a complete offensive package. He is shifty and quick off the bounce, using his handle to attack defenders and reach his spots. His perimeter shooting is reliable both off the catch and off the dribble, and […]
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Unsigned Senior Guards to Know: Part 3
Reginald Rideau | Summer Creek | 6’0 | Guard | 2026 Uptempo lead guard who plays with excellent pace and uses change of speed to create consistent advantages. He gets downhill often and forces rotations, where he shows strong awareness locating teammates in scoring windows. Rideau is comfortable pulling up in the midrange and uses […]
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2027 Forwards to Watch this Winter: Part 10
Ty Schlagel | Cretin-Derham Hall | 6’7 | Forward | 2027 Schlagel is a smooth perimeter shooter who reliably spaces the floor and forces defenses to account for him at all times. His touch from three blends well with his ability to operate as a versatile roller, reading coverages and finishing plays with composure. Around […]
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2027 Forwards to Watch this Winter: Part 9
Jack Thelen | Maple Grove | 7’1 | Forward | 2027 Thelen projects as a high level interior presence with size, coordination, and a natural feel for protecting the rim. He alters shots consistently and controls space defensively with his length and anticipation. On the offensive end he is an efficient scorer who finishes plays, […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 36
Aaron Britt Jr | The Villages Charter | 6’2 | Guard | 2027 Britt operates with impressive poise and vision, consistently generating paint touches that open opportunities for teammates. He is a crafty and athletic driver who uses changes of pace, creative angles, and strong body control to get to his spots. As a shooter, […]
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Uncommitted 2026 Bigs to Know
Mateo Rico | New Wave Academy | 7’2 | Big | 2026 Rico brings a massive presence in the paint with a towering frame and outstanding length that immediately impacts both ends of the floor. He moves well for his size and shows promising coordination as a rim runner who can finish plays with simplicity […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 35
Sam Boudreau | Papillion La Vista | 6’3 | Guard | 2027 Boudreau is a skilled scorer who fills it up from every level and creates quality shots with confidence. He stretches defenses with deep three point range and smooth mechanics, consistently demanding attention well beyond the arc. His ability to generate separation allows him […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 33
Hart Kreter | SPIRE Academy | 6’6 | Guard | 2027 Kreter brings a high level of offensive polish, using tight ball handling and a wide variety of finishing moves to consistently break down defenders and score from multiple angles. His size and mobility allow him to switch across positions defensively, where his motor produces […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 32
Brandon Rooks | Battle | 6’1 | Guard | 2027 Rooks is a tough and creative driver who consistently beats defenders with strong burst and confident ball handling. He finishes well through contact, showing touch and balance in traffic while maintaining control off the dribble. His shooting ability keeps defenders honest, allowing him to get […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 31
Arthur Abbey | Rock Island | 5’9 | Guard | 2027 Abbey is an explosive and highly dynamic guard whose combination of quickness, strength, and balance makes him difficult to contain. He gets downhill with ease, weaving into the midrange and creating clean looks through sharp footwork and tight ball control. His playmaking is a […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 30
Edgar Hubbard | Depsa | 6’3 | Guard | 2027 Hubbard brings strong positional size and an advanced feel for initiating offense, showing smooth command as both a ball handler and facilitator. He creates paint touches consistently, using his handle and pace to penetrate and collapse defenses. As a scorer, Hubbard is comfortable pulling up […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 27
J’Dyn Lloyd | Belleville West | 6’6 | Guard | 2027 Lloyd is a strong and athletic guard with the frame and skill to dominate on both ends. He uses his size to his advantage, getting to his spots efficiently and finishing through contact with control. Off the dribble, he displays a confident handle and […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 25
Drayke Brown | Gretna East | 6’3 | Guard | 2027 Brown is a skilled perimeter scorer with advanced shooting touch and confidence from long range. He has deep range beyond the arc and is automatic in catch and shoot situations, punishing defenses that lose track of him. His release is smooth and repeatable, and […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 20
Dailan Holman | Shawnee Mission North | 6’3 | Guard | 2027 Holman is a well-rounded guard who consistently makes an impact in every area of the game. He combines good positional size with strong athleticism, showing advanced proficiency across all offensive facets. His shooting mechanics are clean, and he is especially efficient in catch-and-shoot […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 16
Chase Branham | Log-Rog | 6’4 | Guard | 2027 Branham is a confident and dynamic scorer who can create offense from anywhere on the floor. He has an advanced handle that allows him to beat defenders off the dribble and create separation with ease. His shooting touch is elite, with range that extends beyond […]
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2027 Wings to Watch this Winter: Part 7
Aiden Monroe | Lutheran West | 6’6 | Wing | 2027 Monroe is an efficient and versatile scorer who brings strength, composure, and balance to the wing position. He spaces the floor as a reliable shooter while showing the touch and footwork to operate effectively inside the paint. His strong frame allows him to finish […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 15
Silas Graham | Haverford | 6’5 | Guard | 2027 Graham is a smooth, versatile guard who excels both on and off the ball. His scoring package is polished, showing craft around the rim and confidence as a shooter from deep. He reads defenses well and makes sound decisions as a passer, often creating quality […]
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2027 Forwards to Watch this Winter: Part 7
Mahamadou Diop | San Gabriel | 6’10 | Forward | 2027 Diop is a powerful interior presence who plays above the rim and controls the paint with physicality and burst. He finishes lobs and offensive rebounds with authority and shows surprising coordination and soft touch for a 6’10 frame. Defensively he is a true rim […]
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2027 Guards to Watch this Winter: Part 13
Eric Kaufmann | St. Paul Catholic | 6’0 | Guard | 2027 Kaufmann plays with a smooth, composed style and shows a natural scoring touch. He’s very effective creating shots off the dribble, using strong footwork, change of pace, and vision to get to his spots. Around the rim, he finishes with both hands and […]
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2027 Wings to Watch this Winter: Part 6
Owen Kirby | University High | 6’5 | Wing | 2027 Kirby is a smooth perimeter threat with deep shooting range and excellent mechanics. He shoots confidently off both the catch and the dribble, maintaining great balance and consistency in his release. His quick trigger allows him to get his shot off against tight contests, […]
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2027 Forwards to Watch this Winter: Part 5
Quaid Thomas | Cheney | 6’7 | Forward | 2027 Thomas is a versatile forward with impressive positional size, athleticism, and fluidity for his frame. He plays well above the rim, finishing emphatically in transition and in half-court settings. His mobility allows him to attack slower defenders off the bounce and make plays from different […]
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2027 Wings to Watch this Winter: Part 4
Pavle Djilas | Brookfield Academy | 6’7 | Wing | 2027 Djilas brings an impressive blend of size, skill, and control to the wing position. At 6’7, he uses his length and stride to get downhill efficiently, covering ground with long, gliding steps that make him a difficult matchup in transition or the half court. […]
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