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Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Point Guards To Know

Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Point Guards To Know
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey December 19, 2025 @ 08:47 PM
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Alexy Chapa
Alexy Chapa 5'8" | PG | 2026
IL
Haeli Tart
Haeli Tart 5'7" | PG | 2026
IL
Amelia Fernandez
Amelia Fernandez 5'7" | PG | 2026
IL
Hailey Goins
Hailey Goins 5'5" | PG | 2026
IL
Kennedy Ellison
Kennedy Ellison 5'7" | PG | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">With just one more update left for the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">Class of 2026</a>, this list reflects where things truly stand right now. Some movement comes from recent commitments and where players chose to commit, others from growth or lack of impact since the last update. High school stats alone do not move the needle much at this stage. Development, consistency, and how your game translates are what matter most. Below are some of the top point guards in the state.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827444"],"_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-693f0893b44bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Tart has an explosive yet subtle approach to the game. On the drive, it doesn't take much for her to get to the rim, and when she does, she'll finish.</em> The footwork she has near the post area is sharp as well. <em>A player who can hit another gear when she gets to the next level. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515521"],"_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-693f0893b4393"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Goins has shown that she can be one of the best players on the court, no matter who's on the court with her. She is crafty, she's quick, and can get to her spots with a limited amount of dribbles. Could be up for another all conference type of season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514879"],"_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-693f0893b4448"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Ellison has made her mark in this class by being one of the best defenders, and she does that with no drop off of energy. Whether it's on ball, or off.. she will disrupt an entire offense. Offensively, the work behind the scenes is definitely being done. She seems more confident on that side of the ball and now shoots it with no hesitation. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640123"],"_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-693f0893b4523"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The craftiness and the confidence Amelia plays the game with are a major piece of how competitive her HS program is. She creates for others with ease</em> <em>and has no issue with taking chances to make the difficult passes. She plays at her own pace and never seems to get sped up.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836723"],"_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-693f0893b45ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>On the offensive side of the ball, Alexy is one of the more confident players in this class. She has the handles, the vision, and the ability to score from the arc on down. She has been key to the success of her high school program, and could find herself in the all-state conversations. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">UPDATED CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

With just one more update left for the Class of 2026, this list reflects where things truly stand right now. Some movement comes from recent commitments and where players chose to commit, others from growth or lack of impact since the last update. High school stats alone do not move the needle much at this stage. Development, consistency, and how your game translates are what matter most. Below are some of the top point guards in the state.

Haeli Tart

Haeli Tart

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Haeli
Tart PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
O’Fallon Township
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Point Guards To Know
Tart has an explosive yet subtle approach to the game. On the drive, it doesn’t take much for...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Haeli Tart

State: Illinois
School: O’Fallon Township
Club: Missouri Phenom
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Hailey Goins

Hailey Goins

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Hailey
Goins PG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Hinsdale South
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Point Guards To Know
Goins has shown that she can be one of the best players on the court, no matter who’s...
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Hailey Goins

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State: Illinois
School: Hinsdale South
Club: M14 Hoops
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Kennedy Ellison

Kennedy Ellison

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Kennedy
Ellison PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Example Academy
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Point Guards To Know
Ellison has made her mark in this class by being one of the best defenders, and she does...
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Kennedy Ellison

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State: Illinois
School: Example Academy
Club: Example Sports
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Amelia Fernandez

Amelia Fernandez

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Amelia
Fernandez PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Maine South
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Point Guards To Know
The craftiness and the confidence Amelia plays the game with are a major piece of how competitive her...
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Amelia Fernandez

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State: Illinois
School: Maine South
Club: Full Package
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Alexy Chapa

Alexy Chapa

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Alexy
Chapa PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Cristo Rey St. Martin
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Point Guards To Know
On the offensive side of the ball, Alexy is one of the more confident players in this class....
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Alexy Chapa

State: Illinois
School: Cristo Rey St. Martin
Club: All in
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