2026 Rankings Update: The Rest of the Newcomer Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(141) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2520030' first='Justice' last='Parkey'] (Hoover)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parkey is part of a solid 2026 class at Hoover, a 6-2 guard with length, athleticism, and he likes to play downhill and attack the rim. He uses his length and quickness effectively on the defensive end, averaging 1.9 steals a game as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(149) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2496427' first='Jamison' last='Ewing'] (Southeast Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-0 guard with a good feel for the game, Ewing does a nice job getting his teammates involved, dishing out 3.3 assists a game in addition to 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds. He attacks the rim off the dribble and is a solid shot creator for his teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(152) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2519988' first='Gavin' last='Swanson'] (Emmetsburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swanson is a combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, dishing out 4.5 assists a game as a sophomore while also putting up 11.2 points. A 6-0 downhill attacker, he gets to the rim and the free-throw line with frequency. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(155) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2520036' first='Bryce' last='Henry'] (Mid-Prairie)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 off-ball guard, Henry led the Golden Hawks in scoring last season, putting up 14.4 points a game on 44-37-88 shooting splits. He moves without the ball and shoots it really well off the catch with a quick release and extended range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(157) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2520000' first='Kale' last='Fank'] (Emmetsburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fank (pictured) is an athletic 6-1 guard who loves to play downhill and attack the rim off the dribble. He averaged 9.5 points a game as a sophomore while showing he can score from all three levels and play solid on-ball defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(159) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2520001' first='Carson' last='Baak'] (Emmetsburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-10 lead guard who does a great job protecting the ball, Baak posted a 3.17 assist-to-turnover ratio as a sophomore for the E-Hawks. He's a quick guard who handles it and sees the floor really well, creating quality looks for his teammates. He'll pace the offensive attack for what should be one of the best teams in 2A after averaging 9.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.2 steals a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(170) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2479579' first='Wesley' last='McKinney'] (Winterset)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKinney shoots it really well off the catch, with a quick release and a ton of confidence. He's a quick guard who defends well, and he rebounds well on both ends of the floor despite being one of the smaller players on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(171) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2381204' first='Brody' last='Notz'] (Ankeny)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooting lefty who moves well without the ball in his hands, Notz has a quick release off the catch and can get scorching hot from behind the arc in a hurry. He's a solid on-ball defender who moves his feet well and has quick hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(173) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2381239' first='Andon' last='Watson'] (Van Meter)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watson can play on or off the ball, creating plays off the dribble or knocking down shots off the catch. He sees the floor well, is a good athlete who can attack the rim, and he finishes through contact at the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(174) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2519950' first='Rowan' last='Miller'] (Hillcrest Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is small, listed at 5-9, but he's a quick, high IQ guard who can knock down shots from deep with regularity or get his teammates involved at a high level. He averaged 5.2 assists a game as a sophomore for the Ravens, leading the team in the category. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(176) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2519981' first='Briggs' last='Boehme'] (Wapsie Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-10 combo guard, Boehme led the Warriors in scoring (14.1) and assists (4.2) as a sophomore, showing the ability to run the offense as well as score from all three levels effectively. He's a capable shooter from deep, but is at his best when he's in attack mode. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(177) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2520006' first='Daxon' last='Weeks'] (Winterset)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An active guard at the top of the Huskies' 2-3 zone, Weeks gets into passing lanes and gets his hands on a ton of passes. He finishes well at the rim with either hand, finishing through contact and showing good body control. He can knock down shots off the catch from deep, and he should step into a significant role this winter for Winterset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(178) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2103624' first='Emmett' last='Burke'] (Lone Tree)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burke was really productive as a sophomore for the Lions, leading the team in scoring (13.0), assists (4.1), and steals (2.7) while also contributing on the glass in a major way from his guard spot. He can get to the rim and create off the dribble for himself and his teammates, and his jumper is good enough that it needs to be respected. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(183) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2520040' first='Kai' last='Chamberlain'] (Sioux City North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 guard who can score from all three levels, Chamberlain averaged 10.0 points and 2.0 steals a game as a sophomore for the Stars. He has a solid mid-range game and gets to the free-throw line at a strong clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(185) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2520046' first='Braiden' last='Todd'] (South Winneshiek)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A floor general who led the Warriors in assists last season, Todd likes to get his teammates involved and has good handles and court vision. He's a capable perimeter shooting threat, but is at his best when he's in attack mode, getting into the teeth of the defense. He averaged 12.5 points and 4.0 assists a game as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->