2026 Rankings: Stock-Rising Combo Guards

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the stock-risers at the combo guard spot in the latest update for the 2026 rankings in North Carolina!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em> <a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352799"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6793aaed73eb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones moves from No. 33 to No. 19 in the latest 2026 rankings update. He's emerged as a top playmaker in the backcourt alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1239543' first='Madden' last='Collins'], dishing out 4.1 assists per game along with 9.5 points, 2.1 steals and 2.0 rebounds per contest to pace the Greenies rotation. He's a solid presence who knows how to make his presence felt on both ends as he continues to move up the ranks in the 2026 class. He's a name for DI programs in need of a gamechanger in the backcourt to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1990406"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6793aaed73f13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Petty is another prospect out of Christ School who's climbing up the ranks in the 2026 class. He's shown he can do multiple things in their backcourt as well with 11.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals per contest on 43 percent shooting from deep. He's led the way for the Greenies in 3-pointers made (38) while averaging 2.2 3-point makes per game in 2024-25. He's another prospect for DI in the region to get eyes on given his prowess scoring the ball and attacking the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165176"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6793aaed73f57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freeman moves into No. 41 and into the 10th combo guard spot as he shows off his fit at Wayne Country Day School. He's another prospect for DI and DII programs in the region to get eyes on given his ability to turn defense into offense in a hurry. He's a gritty guard who's capable of defending the best player while also imposing his will as a multi-level scoring threat on the opposite end. He's a strong-framed combo guard posting 18.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game with another year to go on the NCISAA stage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2353982"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6793aaed73f96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ericson makes a big leap in the combo guard space as he moves from No. 128 to Top 50 at 48th in the latest 2026 rankings update. He's a combo guard prospect for DI and DII programs in the region to look into. He's leading Mooresville High this season with his ability to knock down shots from distance. Ericson is averaging 15.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 41 percent shooting from behind the arc in his junior season. He's knocked down a team-high 53 3-pointers from deep as he looks to propel the Blue Devils in the Greater Metro Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907234"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6793aaed73fef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinette continues his ascent into the Top 150 of the latest update for the 2026 rankings as he moves into 133rd. He's shown he can fit right in at Lincolnton High alongside top 2027 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1280889' first='LJ' last='Smith IV'] with his playmaking ability. He leads the team in assists per game with 4.2 to go along with 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals per contest in his junior season. He's a combo guard for DII and DIII programs to get on their radar as he continues to develop as a playmaker and scorer in the halfcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2173075"],"_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-6793aaed7404b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis is another rising combo guard with size to get eyes on in the 2026 rankings out of Chapel Hill. He's shown he can be a presence defending a number of positions, rebounding the ball and finishing around the rim in the Tigers rotation. He's putting up 7.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game with his squad out to a 2-0 start in the DAC 6. He's a prospect for DII, DIII, NAIA and JUCO programs to get on their radar given his energy and activity on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->