2026 Guards Up Next from 5A/4A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are a few of the most productive 2026 guards within high school basketball today, spread out between 4A and 5A. The majority of these names project to much higher usage roles next season, following the departure of various 2024 class contributors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717327"],"_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":"11.1 PPGrnrn2.4 RPGrnrn2.1 APGrnrn38% 3PrnrnBringing in good size at the 2, Vega is a dependable three point shooter off the catch, regardless of incoming contests. The sophomore guard is already effective at defending both backcourt positions, bringing in a wide reach to instigate ball handlers. His reach and mobility make a highly intriguing help defender, effectively rotating over to swat away drives. His continued growth as a shotmaker will be worth following through the next two seasons.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660880e2d8145"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717301"],"_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":"10 PPGrnrn2.6 RPGrnrnPorter is a well rounded decision maker with the ball, effective making plays from anywhere on the floor. Already a dependable three point shooter off the catch, the guard is equally dangerous past a closeout. When attacking the rim Porter does well reading the defense for extra passes, often threading the needle between two defenders for the dump off pass.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660880e2d81b5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717219"],"_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":"7 PPGrnrn4.4 RPGrnrn36% 3PrnrnHuntsman will be a name worth following as he gains more scoring opportunities. A tall defender who can guard 2s and 3s, the sophomore showed plenty of value for 14-13 Centennial. Bringing flashes as a high motor rebounder, posting 7+ rebounds on five occasions. Defensively, he is a wiry defender who can hold his ground versus opposing drivers without fouling. He brings capabilities spacing the floor, effective off the catch when provided space.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660880e2d8206"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717248"],"_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":"10.3 PPGrnrn3.1 RPGrnrnAn effective downhill scorer and mid-range shotmaker, Salazar has aided Pojoaque Valley in a large role through his sophomore season. Already very efficient inside the arc at 53%, the guard shows immense potential over his next two seasons.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660880e2d8251"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717253"],"_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":"12.7 PPGrnrn3.6 RPGrnrn2.6 APGrnrn37% 3PrnrnSatchivi may be a smaller guard, however he is already among the productive guards in this class. A silky smooth downhill scorer, he always finds a way to the rim. A creative playmaker with the ball, defenders have a tough time staying in front of Satchivi while on the attack. Part of what makes him so difficult to defend is the floor spacing, already an excellent three point shooter at this stage.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660880e2d829e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1326930"],"_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":"Although undersized, there is no denying that Albrecht is among the most skilled perimeter shooters in the state. Excellent at flowing into jumpers from anywhere on the floor, he is already a dependable shotmaker off the dribble.  Off the catch is where he is most dangerous, with an impressively quick release, just as effective regardless of the incoming closeout. He will be one of the most exciting and unpredictable perimeter playmakers over the coming seasons, following a terrific 20-8 season for Cleveland. Albrecht is already playing a large role for one of the state's best programs, no easy task at his age.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660880e2d82ec"} /-->