Positional Breakdown: The Top Point-Guards in the 2026 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Associated with the latest Rankings Update, the 'Positional Breakdown' series is an in-depth look at players from the 2026 Class, who occupy a specific position. In regard to the rankings update, factors include the 'eye-test' and career-stats. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to the Point-Guard position, there are different builds and characteristics a player can have. Some may be viewed as a defensive stopper, a scorer or even a floor-general. Some may be more explosive and or muscular. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is how the Point-Guard position stacks up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table alignleft"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Overall Class Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648193' first='Rochelle' last='Lopez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648203' first='Rebecca' last='Neal']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='828813' first='Jhenna' last='Valencia']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">22</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1221583' first='Laurdis' last='Sundayman']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">28</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='831119' first='Matysen' last='Zapeda']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">35</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='828817' first='Elia' last='Cleveland']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">41</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1221594' first='Malia' last='Mose']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">47</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648193"],"_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-6850f8cfe3acd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopez is the most accomplished Point-Guard in the class of 2026 thanks to being a Three-Time All-State Selection and a State Champion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevertheless, the 5'4" Lopez is a promising back-court player whose versatility has yielded 1371 points, 479 rebounds, 255 assists and 349 steals in 110 games played for the Panthers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648203"],"_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-6850f8cfe3b25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neal is a play-making Point-Forward who has recorded 16 Double-Doubles to date for the Hornets in 82 games played.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What's more, the 13 other point-guards from the 2026 Class have COMBINED to record just nine!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Altogether, Neal has totaled 676 points, 566 rebounds, 182 assists, 134 steals and 98 blocks. Additionally, Neal has shot 45 percent from the field overall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["828813"],"_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-6850f8cfe3b71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 78 games played, Valencia, a two-way play-maker, has tallied a cool 843 points, 316 rebounds and 196 steals for Estancia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moreover, Valencia is just one of two Point-Guards from the 2026 Class to have registered at least, six career Double-Doubles. (minimum 40 games played)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221583"],"_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-6850f8cfe3bb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of two Point-Guards to have earned an All-State Selection in the 2026 Class, Sundayman finds herself in exclusive company.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a junior, Sundayman helped take Mescalero Apache to the 2A <em>Elite Eight</em>. In that second round exit, Sundayman had a team-high 16 points on 7/18 shooting with 2 blocks and 2 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["831119"],"_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-6850f8cfe3bfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Zapeda became the full-time starting Point-Guard for Hobbs and provided the 5A-District 4 Champions with floor-spacing and play-making capabilities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ultimately, Zapeda did well in catch and shoot situations and was savvy enough to create off the dribble when operating in the half-court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["828817"],"_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-6850f8cfe3c47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cleveland is an 'under the radar' sharpshooter who at the moment, has 73 career 3PM which places her fourth among all Point-Guards. In 71 games played thus far, Cleveland has put up 546 total points to go along with 154 rebounds, 122 assists and 168 steals for the Steers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior, Cleveland finsihed with 46 3PM and led the 2026 Class in 3P% at a 40 percent clip!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221594"],"_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-6850f8cfe3c8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mose is arguably the most 'pure-shooting' Point-Guard in the 2026 Class, due to a fundamentally sound base and release. Additionally, Mose does a good job of relocating to the open area, has great range and has the ability to connect off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior, Mose shot 31 percent from deep and finished with 38 'treys' in 28 games played for the Storm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Player statistics are dependent upon by the Coach/Staff of the attended high school to be accurately entered*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Glossary</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PTS:</strong>&nbsp;Points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong>&nbsp;Points Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FG%:&nbsp;</strong>Field-Goal Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3PM:</strong>&nbsp;Three-Pointers Made</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3P%: </strong>Three-Point Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STL:</strong>&nbsp;Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPG:</strong>&nbsp;Steals Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->