2026 Rankings: Stock-Riser Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out four guards rising the ranks in this early-season 2026 class rankings update. These are all high-level guards leading their teams this winter. Three are already committed, but one is still unsigned and should be getting some serious looks this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["586268"],"_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-6942eab211630"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Seattle U commit is one of the most athletic and shifty guards in the state. She plays with great balance and footwork, showing she can separate at each level and provide some of the top on-ball defense in her class. Simanton leads the 3A favorites who are currently 7-0, and have won every game by 17+ points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["665106"],"_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-6942eab211738"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson is finishing up at Elite Prep this season and has continued to provide elite defense, a big motor, and the ability to light a spark offensively. She's a player in constant motion, always looking to attack the game, impose her will, and keep the pace high. She's committed to playing at Boise State next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["663665"],"_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-6942eab211821"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The top player on a team that finished 5th at last year's tournament, and has a real chance to best that this season. Martin is a dynamic guard with great feet who can pressure the ball, force turnovers, and do a ton of damage offensively around the paint. Her shiftiness and ability to get into the paint under control and pick out passes or finish from different angles are a real driving force for the Gators. She does it all for the Gators and will be one of the top unsigned seniors to watch this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["579812"],"_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-6942eab2118f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chiawana lost a ton of production from last year's senior class, but they still have a talented squad with Maldonado helping lead the way. The Central Washington commit has been a rock this season, averaging 18.8 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.8 steals, while shooting 50% from the floor and 39.3% from 3PT. She's among the MCC leaders in points and leads the league in assists through the early part of this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->