2026 Rankings Update: The Shooting Guards

Today, we continue our positional breakdown for the Class of 2026 with a look at some of notable Shooting Guards in New England.   [player_tooltip player_id='2341299' first='Dywane' last='Chess'], [player_tooltip player_id='2341295' first='Chris' last='Powell'], [player_tooltip player_id='2487641' first='Desmond' last='Bellot'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2396741' first='Parrish' last='Edmond'] are the top four ranked Shooting Guards in the region, with all four ranking in the Top 20 overall in New England. Chess, a power guard at St. George's, had a strong summer with the Middlesex Magic. Powell, an athletic scorer at Westminster, played a big role with The City Rocks. Bellow, a smooth bucket getter from CATS Academy, had a coming out party with Expressions Elite. Edmond announced that he'd reclassify at Putnam Science Academy, then went out and impressed in the EYBL with The City Rocks.    We'll continue with a look at five Shooting Guards to watch from the Class of 2026:    Jeremic, who reclassified upon his transfer to CATS Academy, profiles as a shifty guard that can score from multiple levels while making plays with the ball in his hands. A big time scorer, Jeremic does a great job of creating space off the bounce, allowing himself to seperate from the defense and see the floor. He's quick to change directions, has a nice feel for when to shift gears, and has a good handle in traffic. He's a crafty scorer that can get into his pull-up game any time he wants and can really shoot from behind the arc off the bounce. Defensively, he's gritty and a tough on-ball defender that's willing to give up his body and make plays on the floor. He can guard either back-court spot and doesn't back down from anyone. He'll have a chance to play in front of a lot of college coaches now that he's at CATS and should be a recruiting target going forward.     Civello, a lean and lanky two guard, is an impressive scorer that has the ability to create for himself and score off the bounce. A plus shooter from behind the arc, Civello has a high release on his jumper, allowing him to get it off without much space. He's a crafty scorer in the paint, showing the ability to finish with either hand around the rim or make tough, contested turnaround jumpers. He's got a little shift off the bounce and can create space when he needs to. Defensively, he has the length to be disruptive in passing lanes and the size to be a good perimeter rebounder. He's a high IQ prospect that knows where he needs to be and more often than not, makes the right reads with the basketball. He's a college prospect now, with a higher ceiling if he can add strength moving forward.     Aminzadeh, another reclassified guard headed to Northfield Mount Hermon, is a crafty playmaker that has a good feel for the game in transition and the half-court. A bigger guard, Aminzadeh already shows a great understanding of how to get to his scoring spots. He's comfortable in isolation situations, knows when to back into the post against smaller guards, and has soft touch in the mid-range. He's a quality shooter from behind the arc that has unlimited range on his jumper. Defensively, he has the tools to be a terrific perimeter defender and already shows an understanding of how to utilize his length to his advantage on that end of the floor. He's a capable rebounder that can also push the ball in transition off the defensive glass. He's an intriguing prospect that should be on the radar of numerous coaches come the spring.     Hoffmaster, a heady guard at Concord Academy, is a big-time shooter from behind the arc that has recently added some other wrinkles to his game. A terrific perimeter shooter, Hoffmaster does a great job of moving without the basketball and making himself available to teammates off drives. He's great in catch and shoot situations, does a good job of getting his feet set early, and has nice elevation into his jumper. He knows what he does well and he does a good job of playing within himself. Defensively, he's got a high IQ, good lateral movement, and is willing to mix it up on the glass for rebounds. He's an intelligent prospect that does whatever's needed to win and doesn't force the issue or pick up unnecessary fouls. He'll have a chance to shine at Concord Academy this winter and could be a prospect that high academics prioritize next spring.     Lenus, a shifty guard that likes to play with the ball in his hands, has some creativity as a scorer and playmaker at the two guard spot. A wiry guard, Lenus has an advanced scoring arsenal, showing particular skill off the bounce. He's shifty, has some craftiness to his game, and knows how to get past the initial defender off the bounce. While he can score at all three levels, he shines as a rim finisher and mid-range shooter, utilizing a quick first step and nice elevation when trying to score. Defensively, he has impressive length and is quick laterally, allowing him to be a disruptive, point of attack defender. He's continued to improve over the last year and has a chance to be a standout on a good North Providence squad this winter. He's a prospect that should intrigue coaches come the spring.

Today, we continue our positional breakdown for the Class of 2026 with a look at some of notable Shooting Guards in New England.