2026 Watch List: Point Guards

Prep Hoops Illinois released our first look at the 2026 class with our Watch List.  It is EXTREMELY EARLY in the process.  Some players are playing major varsity minutes, some barely play, and others are on the sophomore team.  These are prospects that we have come across in the last year that have caught our eye who are worth monitoring going forward.  Here is our Watch List 2026 Point Guard Prospects in ALPHABETICAL ORDER.  This is not a ranking!  Got it?

Marquis Clark Marquis Clark 6'2" | PG Whitney Young | 2026 IL (Whitney Young)

Clark is one of the top lead guards in the class early on.  The 6’1” guard is a creative ball handler that finishes at the rim with great body control.  Has the tools to continue to be a good jump shooter and is a solid distributor early on.

Amir Danforth (Rockford Auburn)

Danforth is related to former Auburn star and current Raptors All-Star Fred Van Vleet.  Could be the next big time player out of Rockford with his long arms.  Spot up shooter with a crafty handle.

Latrell Kelley (Farragut)

Kelley posted impressive numbers as a freshman in the CPS on varsity for Farragut.  Smaller scoring guard that has dynamic handles and can create his own shot from all over the floor.

Noah Mister (Kenwood)

Mister saw spot minutes for Kenwood during his freshman season on a stacked Kenwood squad.  At 5’9” he has the ability to shake defenders and has deep range on his shot.  Solid passing feel and a soft touch finishing package in the lane.

Michael Oliver (Curie)

Oliver is the son of Curie legendary coach Mike Oliver.  He was a spark for them this season coming in draining threes in several games that we saw during his freshman season.

Rocco Pagliocca Rocco Pagliocca 6'1" | PG Stevenson | 2026 IL (Stevenson)

Watched Pagliocca play up on the 15u level with the Illinois Wolves at UAA last summer and thought he was their best player.  He has an advanced feel for the game with awesome handles and legit range on his shot.  Next star at Stevenson.

Keison Peoples (Decatur Schlarman)

Very high IQ guard that has an excellent skill level at a young age.  Smooth operator that can score from all three levels with a competitive fire.  Makes others better and has a projectable frame to continue to grow.

BJ Powell BJ Powell 5'10" | PG Lincoln Way East | 2026 IL (Lincoln Way East)

Powell made noise as a freshman for LWE.  The small scoring lefty can shoot it from deep and played a key role on a veteran team this season posting solid numbers.

Amare Pryor (Hyde Park)

Pryor has what it takes to be an impactful guard in the public league.  The 6’0” guard loves to get in the lane where he converts floaters.  Plays with good pace.

Rajan Roberts (Proviso West)

Roberts was a flat out scoring star this season for Proviso West.  Not often does a freshman make the All-Tournament team at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament.  A lot of buzz about Roberts after his freshman campaign.

Morgan Travis (De La Salle)

Strong and stocky guard for the Meteors that played minutes this year in the Catholic League.  Plays with confidence and can knock down a shot.

Adoni Vassilakis (Marist)

One of the more creative guards in the class.  The lefty can make plays off the bounce finishing acrobatic layups, bomb in deep threes, and has the passing flair that impresses early in the process.

Rykan Woo Rykan Woo 6'0" | PG Whitney M. Young | 2026 IL (Whitney Young)

Woo won MVP of the Pangos Top 30 game back in the fall.  He makes others better with his high level passing feel and how he can run circles around defenders with his ball handling.  Soft touch finishing around the hoop and is a gritty defender.