2026 Playmaking Combo Guards

These junior guards bring a lot to the table in terms of scoring, playmaking, and making things happen on the defensive end. They will all play big roles for their squads this winter and have been some big stock risers in the 2026 class who continue to trend upwards heading into the 2024-25 season.    Lipkin's a solid guard who plays with strength and touch which makes her a tough matchup just about anywhere with the ball. She's a reliable finisher with either hand, through contact, and also has a smooth jumper that's cash out to three-point range. Aside from being able to finish the play from different levels, it's her methodical, aggressive mindset that really elevates her play. She plays under control, can create her own looks, and has the strength to really go at defenders with a mix of styles.     The Tahoma guard is pretty well-rounded but really excels at knocking down outside shots and making things happen on the defensive end. She has a pure stroke, both off the catch and working off the bounce. But her defensive prowess is even more impressive. She is constantly working to shut down drives, has her hands everywhere, and does a great job reading passes off the ball.     Exceptionally quick, both in her movements and decision-making. She shows a proficiency for shot creation, especially in the midrange, and is excellent at slashing inside. Has a good enough shot to pull defenders out which creates more opportunities for her to dice inside and make things happen. She's tough too. Isn't shy of inserting some physicality into the game and it doesn't really matter what facet of the game it is either. She's tough on the defensive end, tough at the rim, and has the motor/quickness to help out on the glass a bit.     Anderson is a big-engine player who has the ball a lot and never seems to tire. She's always looking to push the ball, attack gaps, and make plays. She has outstanding change of direction, can pull up short on the go to drop in floaters or go into defenders and finish through contact at the rim. Her high-energy style of play rears its head on both ends of the floor and forces the opposition to play at a higher pace than is comfortable. She has good defensive awareness, racks up steals, and also shows she can find teammates on the other end off her penetration. She's a key player who will put up big numbers again this winter.     Brockmeyer is a legit player at either guard spot. She can shoot from deep and in the midrange, knocking down quick catch-and-shoot looks or creating her own space with step-backs. Her quickness and footwork make her a threat to score from just about any spot, and on top of that, she can run the offense and shows good vision off the dribble. She really creates a lot of looks for their offense and is a dual-threat guard who should be in for a big year.

These junior guards bring a lot to the table in terms of scoring, playmaking, and making things happen on the defensive end. They will all play big roles for their squads this winter and have been some big stock risers in the 2026 class who continue to trend upwards heading into the 2024-25 season.