Top Point Guards for the 2026 Class Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a lot of talented guards in this class, with every one of them looking to climb the rankings heading into the new season. These point guards all have what it takes to be the best in their class. Here are my top point guards for the 2026 class part II.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595681"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Barnett is a crafty player that can make plays happen before they even develop. His ability to score the basketball is special with his tight handles allowing him to get anywhere he wants to on the court. He has a soft touch around the rim and can find creative ways to get open in the paint. He controls the midrange well and can step back to the three-point line with his quick release. He has excellent vision and seems to always set his teammates up for open shots.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1628860"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Gore is a tall and lengthy player at the point guard position which allows him to take advantage of many smaller guards that usually look to guard him. He is very shifty with the basketball as he can get by some tough defenders to finish at the rim. Gore gets a good lift on his jump shot paired with his high release point and tall frame making it difficult to contest his shot. He makes good decisions when looking to pass the ball and can run pick-n-rolls nicely.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1788774"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Taylor Jr is a sniper from downtown with his quick release point. He can make three-pointers in a hurry as he will not hesitate to shoot the ball. He is excellent at creating his shot in isolation plays as he gets good space on his jumpers and drives to the rim. Taylor Jr is unfazed by good contests by defenses as he seems to knock down shots no matter who is guarding him. His quickness off the dribble makes it difficult for defenders to stay in front of him.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1595766"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Barlow is an exciting and electric guard watch play as he seems to have some sort of highlight play every game. His ability to handle the basketball is already elite at his level. He can cross up and blow by anyone trying to defend him. Barlow can finish at the rim over multiple defenders or will look to create his shot off the dribble with his quick release. As a shot-creator, he will usually draw double teams allowing Barlow to throw quick passes to his open teammates.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1788755"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Mason is an explosive player who can create a lot of plays off the dribble with his scoring and playmaking ability. He has a high and quick release on his jump shot with him needing very little room to get it off. He has deep range from beyond the arc and is great in the midrange game creating ways to get open shots in that area. He attacks the rim with a lot of power and is not afraid to seek contact from multiple defenders in the paint.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65400342bd9eb"} /-->