2026 Rankings Update: Top Point Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update came out earlier this week with over 200 prospects being ranked. The point guard group is the position most represented in the rankings with 70 prospects. Here are the top point guards from the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595679' first='Deron' last='Rippey Jr.'], 6'1 Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rippey Jr. is the top ranked prospect in the update and has started off the 2024-25 season with a bang. The 6'1 guard explodes off the floor for dunks and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. Rippey Jr. finds his open teammates in the halfcourt and can also score in the mid-range. He has the ability to play off the ball as well and plays tough on-ball defense. Rippey Jr. is a talented guard prospect who should continue to put up big numbers over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595673' first='Jalen' last='Grant'], 6'0 Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant is slated to have a big 2024-25 season as he should have the ball in his hands more. The 6'0 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Grant is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and is a crafty finisher around the basket. He rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure and slides his feet on the defensive end. Grant is the Lions' top returning scorer and is looking to lead them on a deep postseason run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411663' first='Torrey' last='Brooks'], 5'11 Camden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks returns to the Garden State after spending his sophomore season at Neumann-Goretti in Philadelphia. The 5'11 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the basket. Brooks has a nice touch in the mid-range and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He is able to find his open teammates in the halfcourt and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Brooks is a dynamic guard prospect who will be looking to lead Camden back to a Group 2 title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1609109' first='Richie' last='Rosa'], 6'0 St. Peter's Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rosa has been a key part of the Marauders' offense for the past two seasons and should continue to be this season. The 6'0 guard has a good first step as he is able to get to his spot on the floor and rarely makes bad decisions with the ball in his hands. Rosa knows how to finish around the basket and has a nice release on his jumper. He threads passes to his open teammates in the halfcourt and works hard on the defensive end. Rosa is a gritty guard prospect who does whatever it takes to help his team win games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411649' first='Tobe' last='Nwobu, Jr.'], 6'1 College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nwobu Jr. is also returning to the Garden State after playing for Academy of the New Church in Pennsylvania. The 6'1 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Nwobu Jr. is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finish around the basket. He is an underrated passer and has the ability to play off the ball as well. Nwobu Jr.'s ability to make plays with the ball in his hands is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347867' first='Sage' last='Mateo'], 6'3 Hun</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595682' first='Jayden' last='Holman'], 6'1 Linden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595681' first='Jaron' last='Barnett'], 5'8 Immaculate Conception</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790209' first='Ethan' last='Lin'], 6'3 Montgomery</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628166' first='Santonio' last='Wade'], 5'10 Patrick School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->