2026 Rankings: Top Available Combo Guards in 2024-25 (Part I)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part I of the Top Available Combo Guards in North Carolina's 2026 class as preseason content continues to roll out ahead of the 2024-25 season.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE<strong>&nbsp;anderson30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION!</em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226608"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734cdec69f17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Connor is a national name to know in North Carolina's 2026 class with Combine Academy and already putting HM college programs on notice of his talents on the OTE stage. He put up 30 points, six rebounds and three steals in their most recent victory over Cold Hearts. He's a dynamic two-way guard who knows how to showcase his athleticism, length and decision-making on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280985"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734cdec69f6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a lead guard to get to know at Washington High as he heads into his junior season. He's another dynamic combo guard with nice athleticism and scoring ability who put up 19.5 points, 6.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 2.2 blocks per game in his junior season. He's an all-around presence who knows how to impact the game with his relentless energy on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672428"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734cdec69fae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Things are starting to pick up for Johnson at Ambassador Christian School as he joins their rotation in 2024-25. He was recently offered by North Carolina A&amp;T and continues to draw the intrigue of DI programs in the region given his versatility and activity on the hardwood. He's shown he can rebound in bunches as well as score in a variety of ways in the halfcourt. He's a top guard to track this season after scoring 20 points, six rebounds and three assists at the Carmel Tip Off.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680977"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734cdec69fec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pierce is a crafty combo guard due for a big junior season as North Mecklenburg defends their state championship from a season ago. His role is due to grow as more than primary defender in 2024-25 given his ability to be a constant menace on the fastbreak as well as on the perimeter shooting front. LM/MM D1s in the region would be wise to get eyes on him this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694957"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734cdec6a029"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cassada remains an underrecruited name for LM/MM D1s in the region. He's half of a strong backcourt tandem alongside PG [player_tooltip player_id='1990408' first='Owen' last='Calvert'] and has shown tremendous growth developing his strength and athleticism. He's already off to a strong start to his junior year with 20 points and six rebounds in their season-opener against Burlington Christian Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->