2026 Rankings Update: Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Girls Hoops staff have released the 2026 ranking updates. Take a look at 5 shooting guards on our rankings list in Kentucky that are primed for a breakout sophomore season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["568110"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b0fb29b84"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='568110' first='Saylor' last='Macke'] is a true competitor that gives all out effort on both ends of the floor. She's at her best when she attacks the rim off the dribble where she either gets a bucket inside or dishes it to an open teammate for a nice assist. Macke played with major confidence last season averaging 7.6 points a game as a freshman for Highlands playing in all 31 games. She brings infectious energy when she's on the floor I see her numbers going way up this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376807"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b0fb29c15"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='376807' first='Adeline' last='Heatherly'] was the 3rd leading scoring for Wayne County last season putting up 8.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. She wreaks havoc on the defensive end she has good instincts and does a great job using active hands in passing lanes getting deflections and causing turnovers. Heatherly can light it up from behind the arc and attack the basket off the dribble to score at the rim. She has great upside and the tools to become one of the top players in the 12th region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["566167"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b0fb29c8f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='376805' first='Ariana' last='Mcloney'] averaged 8.4 points per game for West Jessamine last season. Mcloney is money from long distance showing off a lot range from deep. She has a ton of confidence in her shot and never hesitates to pull-up when she has an open look because she knows she has the "Green Light". The Lady Colts have a young team full of talent I see them making some noise in the 12th region this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724183"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b0fb29d3c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='724183' first='Akiyah' last='Wade'] is a new addition to the 2026 rankings list. She has improved a lot over the summer playing for [program_tooltip program_id='713436' first='Lady' last='Magic']. After seeing her compete a few times during the AAU season I can tell she has gained more confidence in her game. Each time I caught her in action she was knocking down shots from three and getting to the rim to score when she saw an opening. I see her points per game average increasing as a sophomore as she will be a key contributor for Bryan Station this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["493163"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b0fb29db5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493163' first='Leah' last='Stinson'] is a player that will be talked about at Valley High School for years to come. She has been playing on varsity since the 7th grade and as a freshman last season she led the Lady Vikings in scoring with 21.1 points a game and entered the record books by reaching her 1000th point. She was one of the top players in the 6th region and a unanimous all-region team selection. The sky is the limit for Stinson I see her having an even better sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->