Hidden Gem Guards in the New 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings last week. Here is a look at a group of under the radar guards who are present in the new rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409884"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":787588,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681021e5960fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'4" point guard who had a strong season after transferring from Incarnate Word to Francis Howell, where she helped lead the Vikings to a 24-5 record and a conference championship. She emerged as one of the top guards in the St. Charles area. She is a smooth shooter from 3-point range and that continued during her junior year when she shot 40 percent from long distance while knocking down 71 triples. She averaged a team-high 10 points a game. She is also a capable ball handler who excels on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235014"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681021e596193"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'6" point guard who came over to Mid Missouri from Oak Park and had a big impact. She has a high basketball IQ as a good ball handler and passer who distributes well. She can also knock down open shots from the perimeter. She also has good instincts on the defensive end as she can make good rotations or she gets into the passing lanes for steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905750"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681021e59620f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A talented 5'8" guard who was an All-District player this past season. She is an excellent perimeter shooter who can light it up from downtown when she gets the time and space. She had several games with multiple 3-pointers made during the season. She can also attack the close out and score in the lane with a nice floater. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235662"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-681021e5962fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'7" guard who earned Class 3 All-District honors after leading South Harrison to a district championship. She stepped into a bigger role this season and became an impact player at both ends of the floor. She is an excellent 3-point shooter with a smooth delivery. She is also a good athlete who can make plays off the drive and on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->