AAU Look Ahead: Elite 2026 Guards
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Which 2026 Wisconsin guards are poised to boost their stock this spring and summer? Yusef Gray Jr. Yusef Gray Jr. 6'4" | SG West Allis Central | 2026 State WI — SG — West Allis Central Rightfully named the number…
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Yusef Gray Jr. Yusef Gray Jr. 6'4" | SG West Allis Central | 2026 State WI — SG — West Allis Central
Rightfully named the number on prospect in Wisconsin’s 2026 class, Gray is dynamic on both ends of the court. On offense, Gray is a threat from all three levels. He can score in isolation with ease and does well against all types of defenders. On defense, Gray does a solid job using his positional size to rebound and play stingy on the interior.
Deuce Burkes Deuce Burkes 6'3" | PG Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2026 State WI — PG — Milwaukee Academy of Science
I predict that Burkes develops into a great point guard at the high school level. The Milwaukee Academy of Science prospect does plenty of things that impact winning at the highest level. First, Burks is a skilled ballhandler and high-level decision maker. When he has the ball in his hands, coaches can count on him to make the right play. Burkes is more than capable as a scorer, too. He is slippery when getting downhill and capable as a finisher.
Lamont Hamilton Lamont Hamilton 5'10" | PG Racine St. Catherine's | 2026 State WI — PG — Racine St. Catherine’s
Hamilton has no doubt established himself as one of the best and most valuable prospects in Wisconsin’s 2026 class. The point guard averaged 22.3 points per game on just under 50 percent shooting from the field. In the coming seasons, I look for Hamilton to continue Racine St. Catherine’s tradition of excellent guards.
Josh Manchester Josh Manchester 6'4" | PG Mount Horeb | 2026 State WI — PG — Mount Horeb
I have seen Manchester play in person a handful of times and have left impressed after each session. The Mount Horeb point guard is a true floor general. I love how Manchester often prioritizes running good offense, as he looks to set up teammates with good shots. Manchester is also an incredible isolation scorer. He has a deep bag of shifty moves which he used to tally 24.1 points per game this past season.
Rashaad Davis Rashaad Davis 5'10" | PG Nicolet | 2026 State WI — PG — Nicolet
Serving as a spark plug for the Knights this season, Davis had a great sophomore campaign. Playing on a really good Nicolet squad, I thought that Davis played his role well. If defenses were shifting attention elsewhere, the PG proved dangerous as a scorer. But he also knows when to step aside as a scorer and facilitate to others. Davis’ situational awareness and IQ makes is what makes him a great player.
Grant Hardy Grant Hardy 6'3" | PG Appleton North | 2026 State WI — PG — Appleton North
I saw Hardy do some great stuff this season for Appleton North. Even though his counting stats dropped a bit from his freshman season, I still thought that the point guard showed improvements. While I do think that Hardy needs to be more consistent as a scorer, he certainly showed promise in spurts this season for A-North.
Isaiah Oliver Isaiah Oliver 6'0" | SG Middleton | 2026 State WI — PG — Middleton
Making a big leap from his freshman year to now, Oliver showed plenty of potential this season. In a big win over Sun Prairie West back in February, Oliver showed what he is capable of doing. The guard scorer 20 points and missed just four shots. I wouldn’t be surprised if Oliver sees his name rise in the rankings next time they are updated.