2026 Guards Ready To Make A Leap

The 2026 class has many craft guards, and some of them are read to make some noise in their final year of prep hoops. With the school year of high school basketball growing nearer each day, here are a few guards who could see a rise in their rank in the 2026 season.    Senior guard out of Tullahoma High School, [player_tooltip player_id='1122399' first='McLayne' last='Bobo'], can do a lot on the basketball floor. This is especially true on offense.   She is a streaky scorer from the perimeter who can score at all three levels on the court. If her shot from distance is not falling, she can adjust her game and attack the paint no problem. She was the team's leading scorer last season, and the MVP in her district. Her play caught the eyes of many college scouts. She recently just committed to play college ball at the University of Middle Tennesee.   It should be a big year for Bobo in her final year of high school hoops.     Forward/guard [player_tooltip player_id='519799' first='Colie' last='Thompson'] is looking to close out her high school career strong in 2026. At 5'10", she brings a lot to the table. She has above-average rebounding ability at the guard and forward positions, and good speed to pair with it. When she grabs a rebound, she can push the ball on the court without having to look for an outlet.   She displayed both these skills against Kingston High School last year, where she filled up the state sheet, recording 18 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and six steals. To pair with her all-around game Thompson is also a lethal three point shooter.     The first thing that stands out about [player_tooltip player_id='816611' first='Raylee' last='Werner'] is her crossover. By using this alone, she is able to generate a multitude of avenues to score. She has. A great three-point shot that she can step to if given the space, and she can drive to the basket when shifting a defender.   On defense, she is a pest on the perimeter. She just won't go away. This comes from her ability to see the game at a high level and the overall speed and shiftiness she has as a player.     The main skill Harris brings to the guard position is her three point shooting. She has an unhesitating trigger. Wherever she is on the court she can pull up and knock down a shot, and if she sees her first shot go down, the defense is probably in for a long day. Last season for Nashville Christian she had multiple games where she score three or more threes. She especially lit up the stat sheet in a game against Donelson Christian Academy where she knocked down four threes. In the contest she had 18 points, four rebounds, three assists, and five steals.   It will be exciting to see what Harris can put together in the 2025-2026 season.     Like Harris, [player_tooltip player_id='509171' first='Tiara' last='Spencer'] is a deadly shooter from the perimeter. Last year, she had a list of games with three or more makes from distance, including a performance against Mount Juliet High School that saw her make seven threes. Paired with her skill to shoot is her she has above average speed that helps her guard the guard position, well, as wll as get out in transition and produce baskets. She is also able to step out and guard wings if need be with her frame paired with her speed.

The 2026 class has many craft guards, and some of them are read to make some noise in their final year of prep hoops. With the school year of high school basketball growing nearer each day, here are a few guards who could see a rise in their rank in the 2026 season.