7 Shooting & Combo Guards Debuting in the ’26 rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following on the heals of the list of debuting <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/10/6-point-guards-debuting-in-the-26-rankings/">point guards</a> in the '2026 rankings comes this list of shooting combo guards. Combo means different things to different people but long has combo has been defined for the Kansas site as players who typically play on the wing and as a small forward. The prospects, listed in rank order, include the lone 3A and 1A Division I debuters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='773206' first='Isla' last='Herman'], 5'9", Spring Hill, SG - Herman has good size and length at the position. She also is a consistent threat on her three-ball. A I-35 Showcase Kansas City standout I would like to her improve her release flow and speed. entering at <strong>#28</strong> Herman Isla is the second highest debuter in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='773188' first='Nya' last='Anderson'], 5'5", CG, Bonner Springs - Anderson had a nice showing at the The End Game event in Wichita at the end of July. Debuting at <strong>#52</strong> Anderson harasses the ball on the perimeter well due ot her strong lateral quickness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='773190' first='Terri' last='Brown'], 5'6", Wichita Heights, CG - Brown will likely a be a victim of circumstance in the upcoming season due to the number of strong transfers into Heights from surrounding schools. Many schools I would see her running some at the point. Not likely at Heights due to a trio of all-state honored or caliber guards coming in and the returning starters already on the roster. At the couple of events I saw her at over the summer she showed good lateral quickness and scoring ability off a speedy drive while absorbing contact. Entering at <strong>#53</strong>, Brown has game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='773191' first='Trinity' last='Espinosa'], 5'7", Canton-Galva, CG - Espinosa, entering at <strong>#72</strong>, had a substantial impact on Eagles last season. After only winning 3 games in 2022 the team ended 15-7 after a first round 1A Division I state tournament loss to Norwich. Earning KBCA and Varsity Kansas 1A Div I honorable mention and Wheat State League first team honors Espinosa averaged 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 steals. While averaging 26% from behind the arc (34/131) overall averaged 39% from the floor and 70% from the line on 144 attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='773205' first='Allie' last='Kneisler'], Lyndon, SG - Coming in at <strong>#80</strong>, Kneisler wrapped up her season with Flint Hills League first team honors. She brings good size and length to the position as well as a game very mature in areas that is only going to get better. Kneisler has shown handles and step through ability in transition versus challengers. On the perimeter she finishes and shoots with bounce. She uses jump shooting and step back moves with her three ball. Joining the team a year ago helped the Tigers pick up 4 more wins from the previous 4-wing season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='773207' first='Addisen' last='Ratley'], 5'9", Gardner-Edgerton, SG - <strong>#86</strong> - What caught my eye when I saw her at The End Game in July was Ratley's ability to not jsut shoot the ball but to shoot it with good air under the ball. Debuting at #86 Ratley brings size and athleticism to the position. She uses her build and transition speed to finish strongly. An effective, all-around scorer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='773208' first='Emery' last='Speece'], Osage City, SG - Speece is a terrific, quick small guard who can shoot it with range. A distance runner who holds the school's 800 meter record and finished 4th at state in the 3200 and 5th in the 800, Speece also will wear opponents out with her stamina. The Flint Hills League second team selection debuts at <strong>#99</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->