Opening Week: 2026 Standout Point Guards

[player_tooltip player_id='1593935' first='Nehemiah' last='Lawrence'] excelled as a floor general, protecting the ball and consistently making the right reads, often setting up easy backdoor layups with a clever hockey assist that exposed opponents' defensive gaps early on. Lawrence's poise under pressure was evident in his ability to break the press and deceive defenders, refusing to be trapped or pushed in one direction. His shifty handles and sharp moves, including a killer in-and-out and a phenomenal hesitation that shook even top defenders, allowed him to change direction swiftly, keeping constant pressure off of him while dropping some defenders to the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='2557874' first='Major' last='Hopkins'] plays with a natural feel for game combined with pure basketball movements. The fluidity and gracefulness in which he moves with is phenomenal, showing smooth dribbling, precise passing, and effortless scoring. Hopkins anticipates the actions of both teammates and opponents, making split-second decisions that often lead to scoring opportunities, using his back for reading the game to navigate through defenses with ease.     Recent transfer and newest Arlington Sam Houston guard, Jontae Turpin proved to be a talented ball-handler with impressive dribbling skills, slicing through crowded defenses effortlessly by blending a variety of dribble combinations, keeping the ball on a string, low and tight at all times. His strong body control and low center of gravity enabled him to maneuver through defenders smoothly, maintaining possession and control without losing his dribble.     [player_tooltip player_id='2556233' first='6'2' last='']”, point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2556705' first='Kayden' last='Gray'] played hard, intense, powerful, and explosive with everything he did on both ends of the court. Gray has no trouble breaking down a defense with his tight dribbling skills, handling the ball like it's on a string, keeping it so low that defenders stand no chance ripping him. Gray's handles are great for blowing past defenders with sheer speed before accelerating rapidly and finishing strong at the rim.     This dime dropper excelled at setting guys up off the dribble making him lob passing threat at times. His instinctive passing ability allowed him to deliver the ball quickly, accurately, and effortlessly, often catching defenders off guard. Whether threading the needle through tight defenses or executing precise alley-oops, his vision and timing were impeccable, making him a pivotal playmaker on the court. Herrin's quick decision-making and seamless ball distribution not only facilitated scoring opportunities but also elevated the overall team dynamics.