Positional Breakdown: Top Shooting-Guards in the Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Affiliated 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to the Shooting-Guard position, there are many capable defenders and scorers within New Mexico. Here is how the top six Shooting-Guards stack up against one another!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center","className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes"><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='648191' first='Jordyn' last='Dyer']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648195' first='Kjani' last='Anitielu']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648207' first='Ashelynn' last='Borunda']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648201' first='Lailah' last='Bouldin']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">10</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1221571' first='Savannah' last='Madueno']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648204' first='Daira' last='Solis Gutierrez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">17</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- 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":["648191"],"_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-6851dcd4d52d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As of now, Dyer is a Three-Time All-State Selection who is collecting serious interest at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To this point, Dyer has logged 26 Double-Doubles in 91 games played for La Cueva. Furthermore, during her time in a Bears uniform, the dynamic and explosive Dyer has totaled a whopping 1478 points, 711 rebounds, 191 assists and 224 steals!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648195"],"_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-6851dcd4d5338"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anitielu is a smooth and highly skilled back-court player listed at 5'8". To date, Anitielu has amassed 1021 points and 107 3PM, the most among all shooting-guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additionally, Anitielu has recorded 401 rebounds, 249 assists and 248 steals for the Scorpions across 88 appearances thus far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648207"],"_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-6851dcd4d539e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Borunda is one of the most experienced players who occupies the Shooting-Guard position. In 92 games played for the Wildcats, the energetic 5'9" Borunda has 883 points, 463 rebounds, 131 assists and 208 steals. What's more, Borunda has registered the second most Double-Doubles out of all shooting-guards, with seven total in her career!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648201"],"_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-6851dcd4d53ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 76 games played for the Bulldogs, Bouldin, a physical inside-out play-maker, sits at 868 points, 229 rebounds, 114 assists and 179 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On top of that, Bouldin has also hit 91 'treys', which makes the 5'6" Shooting-Guard, one of three players to accomplish the feat at the position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221571"],"_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-6851dcd4d542e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite being one of six players in the 2026 class to surpass 1000 career points thus far, Madueno is still arguably considered a 'hidden-gem'.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior, Madueno finished with 325 points for the Storm in 28 games played. In all, Madueno posted a cool 11.6 points per game with 42 'treys' on 34/33/74 shooting splits this last season. (FG/3P/FT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648204"],"_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-6851dcd4d5473"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A career 41 percent shooter from the field overall, Solis Gutierrez is just one of three Shooting-Guards from the 2026 Class to do so. (Minimum 40 games played)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 70 games played, the 5'5" play-maker has quietly tallied 594 points, 355 rebounds, 213 assists and 152 steals for the Monarchs. </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%:&nbsp;</strong>Three-Point Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STL:</strong>&nbsp;Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->