2026 Rankings Update: Top Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class has had a huge summer. Several players have started to make their names known both statewide and regionwide. Many 2026 prospects earned D1 offers these past 3 months and are riding waves of momentum into their Junior years. Here's a look at the top ten Shooting Guards in the newest update to our 2026 rankings. These evaluations do not include players who are in the overall top ten in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77248","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"97","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b3bdab78454"} /--> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1894141' first='Tylin' last='George'] was one of the biggest risers in this update and could crack the top ten, depending on how the next year shakes out. A good athlete with high IQ and feel for the game, Tylin left me wanting to see more of his game and in settings other than a camp. He's certainly got a bright future thanks to his athleticism and skill set.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1543608' first='Bray' last='Kirk'] of Lyon County was another big mover this update and is primed for a big Junior season where he'll be the new go-to scorer for Coach Ryan Perry and the Lyons. Kirk is a dynamic scorer and playmaker who gets downhill and finishes at the rim. Another player that I'd like to see more of this upcoming season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1543598' first='Jagger' last='Mardis'] is another player I touched on this week who made a big move up the rankings. Jagger is a certified bucket getter who can score the ball at a high rate but is undervalued for his defense and rebounding too. Mardis is quick and a better athlete than he gets credit for. He's going to be a top player in the 5th region this season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1558734' first='Xavier' last='Cosby'] is an excellent shooter who is at his best when thriving in the catch and shoot game. Cosby has become a much better athlete and ball handler over the course of his career and will look to make a splash in the 7th region as a Junior now that he's transferred back to Trinity.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2328872' first='Jackson' last='Stephan'] is an explosive scorer who has to be one of the more "under the radar" players in the state. Jackson had a breakout Sophomore season for Henry Clay last year and had a few 30+ point outbursts. Stephan needs to continue improving his all around game but he has real potential as a scholarship level basketball player.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->