2026 Rankings Update–Guards Going Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After diligently observing prospects at travel tournaments, elite camps, and high school summer games, our 2026 list now comprises 265 ranked players, with an additional 150 on the Watch List. Here are several 2026s who elevated their standing in the latest update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734966"],"_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-68853e6101d76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The location changes, but Hailey's production on the court remains the same. She's consistently been a top player every time we've watched her play the past couple of months, racking up multiple write-ups. Extreme toughness, perimeter accuracy, crafty ball-handling, aggressive defense, passing vision, finishing dexterity, and explosive quickness downhill are attributes that make Hailey an outstanding point guard prospect in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/07/big-north-shootout-2026-impact-players/">Read More About Hailey</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734971"],"_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-68853e6101e1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peyton has length, athleticism, and basketball skills that make her a prototypical next-level guard prospect. She can light it up from three-point range and accelerate in a hurry to create transition points. Peyton was impressive in front of our scouts at travel tournaments and team camps. During the Midwest Summer Classic, Peyton attacked off the dribble and cut backdoor to score inside. She knocked down outside shots, distributed the rock, and played effective defense. Peyton moved up in our latest rankings update and she looks ready to have a huge senior season for a dangerous McBain team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/06/point-guards-shine-at-ferris-team-camp/">Read More About Peyton</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["860210"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1277219,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68853e6101eab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan isn't always the "flashiest" prospect on the court, but she's often the most productive. Her length and athletic stature immediately grab your attention. She keeps the ball contained with her quick lateral movement and is an excellent help-side defender. Jordyn has a keen awareness of where the ball is going. She secures rebounds off the glass with strong boxouts and also chases down pursuit rebounds. At Northwood Team Camp, she showed her perimeter range by drilling a corner three and added another at the top of the key. Jordyn attacked downhill with long strides and a shifty crossover dribble burst to score a layup. She scanned the court to find open teammates in transition and caused deflections with her active hands. Jordyn picked up an offer from Ferris State recently and will have a major role to play in Rockford's success this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/04/aau-season-is-here-west-michigan-drive-practice/">Read More About Jordan</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734926"],"_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-68853e6101f22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan had a huge breakout tournament for [program_tooltip program_id='1249501' first='Grand' last='Rapids Outkast'] at the PGH Michigan State Tournament, earning an All-Tournament First Team selection. She has a comprehensive impact on the court. Ryan makes the hustle plays--diving for loose balls, rebounding, gritty defense, while also igniting the offense. She gets downhill off the dribble and has the strength to finish through contact when she arrives at the rim. Ryan is athletic, a high-percentage free-throw maker, and a lethal three-point shooter. She made a huge leap up our rankings in the latest update and will be an exciting prospect to watch for Hudsonville this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/04/aau-season-is-here-west-michigan-drive-practice/">Read More About Ryan</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773852"],"_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-68853e6101f94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After missing her junior season due to injury, Faith went out and proved she's back and as good as ever during the travel competitions the past few months. Faith is a dynamic scorer with explosive speed, which results in drive-by finishes and exciting blocks on the defensive end. Her length and anticipation create steals that quickly turn into two points the other way. Faith is a threat from three-point range, and she makes teams pay when they sag off to defend dribble drives. Her competitive fire, athleticism, and playmaking abilities leave their mark on the court. Faith looks ready for a huge senior season at Adams and will be a great addition to a college program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/FaithZoldos2026/status/1942041580312912331","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FaithZoldos2026/status/1942041580312912331 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->