Player Rankings Update: 2026 Stock Rising Guards
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The 2026 rankings have been updated in the state of North Carolina! Take a look at the 2026 Stock Rising Guards heading into the bulk of the grassroots season. There’s no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF…
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Continue ReadingThe 2026 rankings have been updated in the state of North Carolina! Take a look at the 2026 Stock Rising Guards heading into the bulk of the grassroots season.
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Keith is one of the latest movers into the Top 10 in the 2026 class out of Grimsley as he moves into the 9th spot in the latest rankings update. He’s a high-level playmaker who’s shown he can also find his own offense after producing 14.5 PPG, 5.6 APG, 3.0 RPG and 1.7 SPG as a sophomore. He was a pivotal piece in the Whirlies’ backcourt as they boasted a 23-6 record in 2023-24. He’ll be a name to keep an eye on with Team Curry on the grassroots scene this spring/summer.
Calvert continues to climb up the PH radar as a combo guard prospect with a high-IQ for making plays out of Calvary Day School. He put up 16.9 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.6 APG and 1.4 SPG on 32 percent shooting from deep and 43 percent shooting from the floor in his sophomore season. He’s one of a few names to keep eyes on with the Cougars. Keep an eye on him with Big Shots Elite NC this spring/summer.
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Sanders continues to move up the 2026 ranks following a solid season with Berean Baptist Academy. He’s a sizeable guard prospect at 6-foot-7 who poses quite the matchup problems for opponents given his ability to create off the bounce. He posted 11.3 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 3.0 APG and 1.1 SPG on 40 percent shooting from the field. As he sharpens his ability as a perimeter shooter, look for his stock to continue to grow. He’ll suit up with B-Maze Elite on the grassroots stage this spring/summer.
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VanBeurden is emerging as quite the shooting presence in the 2026 class at the guard spot. He knocked down 73 3-pointers as a sophomore as he put up 13.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG and 1.6 APG as a sophomore with St. Stephen’s while having a few freshmen lead them in the scoring attack. They’re a program with a bright future ahead of them as VanBeurden will suit up with Carolina Riptide Hickory 2025 this grassroots cycle.
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Johnson is another sizeable guard out of United Faith Christian Academy who’s climbing up the PH radar rather quickly in the 2026 class. He’s got strong abilities as a playmaker and scoring presence after producing 7.0 PPG, 3.5 APG, 2.5 RPG and 1.2 SPG in the backcourt. He’s got a bright future ahead of him as he moves into a bigger role next season as a junior. He’ll be one to watch with Team Curry on the UA scene this spring/summer.