Standout Statistics: Early Season Excellence – 5A 2026s
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Jeilo Hamenyimana CO #57 PG #7 HEIGHT 5'9" POS PG CLASS 2026 View Profile Jeilo Hamenyimana State: Colorado School: Harrison 17.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.8 SPG, 42% 2P, 33% 3P, 75% FT A highly skilled ball handler, Hamenyimana has responded…
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Continue Reading17.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.8 SPG, 42% 2P, 33% 3P, 75% FT
A highly skilled ball handler, Hamenyimana has responded to the larger role provided by Harrison this season. Effective due to his quick handle, capable of utilizing an array of combo moves to create space for movement jumpers. He remains one of the higher upside backcourt scorers in the Colorado Springs region, certainly an exciting guard to monitor over the coming seasons.
16.8 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.5 APG, 2.2 SPG, 70% 2P, 79% FT
The strong guard, Smiley has taken on the lead guard role with stride, leveraging his handle and positional size on both ends. Effective attacking downhill through contests or contact, Smiley has proven to have soft touch around the rim off-balance.
13.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.9 SPG, 1.7 BPG
Among the top-2 5A 2026 rebounds and blocks per game, Tarpenning is a fluid forward with notable strength. Complemented by his ability to defend inside and out, the forward runs the floor quickly following a defensive rebound, quick in transition. Another area of value comes from his passing instincts in the halfcourt, accurate hitting slashers.
9.4 PPG, 3.4 APG, 2.3 RPG, 42% 2P, 34% 3P, 70% FT
Kirkland’s quick decision making with the ball has aided 9-5 Pueblo County this season. His tight handle allows him to take advantage of driving lanes, effective on mid-air finishes or last second kick out passes.
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DJ Hawkins
DJ Hawkins
13.2 PPG, 3.4 APG, 2.5 RPG, 2.2 SPG
Hawkins is among the leaders in assists per game, slithering into the lane to draw helpside for kickout passes.
Hunter Howard Hunter Howard 5'9" | CG Palisade | 2026 State CO
Hunter Howard Hunter Howard 5'9" | CG Palisade | 2026 State CO
13.1 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.6 SPG, 44% 2P, 31% 3P, 70% FT
An active lead guard for Palisade, Howard has done well facilitating for teammates. Especially effective in the open floor, the guard shows value making decisions within the offensive flow. Certainly a confident shotmaker, his growth in efficiency over the coming seasons will be worth following.
Diego Kheng
Diego Kheng
9.8 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.2 APG, 2.5 SPG
Kheng is a quick twitch guard who often seeks out driving lanes, actively attacking the rim. His constant motor on both ends adds energy to possessions. Defensively, the guard matches up well with a wide variety of backcourt opponents, bringing quickness and activity at the point of attack.
Alex Flores
Alex Flores
14.2 PPG, 2.1 APG, 44% 2P, 37% 3P
The lead guard has shown value knocking down shots at a high clip, particularly efficient setting his feet to relocate. Aurora Central stands at 7-6 on the season, in part due to Flores’ impact.
9.4 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 50% 2P, 43% 3P
The most efficient perimeter shooter for 5A in 2026, Kingsley is automatic off the catch, picking his spots to release quick jumpers. Effective rising up into jumpers in the mid-range, he’s at his best attacking a closeout with a rip through. His progress over the coming seasons will be fascinating to follow.