2026 Rankings Update: 1A and 2A Newcomer Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(133) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2517050' first='Carson' last='Bargfrede'] (St. Edmond)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Bargfrede is an intriguing prospect to keep monitoring because of his length and athleticism in the backcourt. He's averaging 10.0 points and shooting over 38% from the 3-point line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(137) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731892' first='Jordan' last='Meyer'] (West Lyon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical and athletic off-ball guard, Meyer has been fantastic on both ends of the floor for the Wildcats as a junior, averaging 15.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game on 60-51-65 shooting splits. He shoots it well off the catch and is excellent when he's playing downhill and attacking the bucket, where he finishes through contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(153) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2731835' first='Karver' last='DeGroot'] (Hinton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeGroot helps pace a Blackhawks team that has been one of the most pleasant surprises in 2A this season. He's a heady guard who handles it well, gets his teammates involved, and can play downhill and finish through contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(166) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731645' first='Jayden' last='Harris'] (West Branch)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bears needed someone to step up and become a go-to scorer this season, and that someone has been Harris. The quick 5-11 guard has been extremely efficient, averaging 19.6 points on 51-45-49 shooting splits. He's a reliable 3-point shooting threat off both the dribble and the catch, but he's at his best when he's attacking the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(187) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2629262' first='Amani' last='Robinson'] (Columbus Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lead guard with good size at 6-3, Robinson has been a menace on the glass for the Sailors this season, pulling down an eye-popping 12.7 rebounds per game out of his backcourt position. In addition to his work on the glass, he's averaging 18.7 points, 2.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(203) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2731844' first='Nash' last='Delger'] (Lake Mills)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delger is small, listed at 5-8, but he has been really good as a playmaking threat for the Bulldogs this season, averaging 5.3 assists per game and pairing with [player_tooltip player_id='1641849' first='Jackson' last='Gaul'] to give them one of the top backcourts in 1A. He's a quick guard with great vision, and he moves his feet well on the defensive end, averaging 2.7 steals per game as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(210) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2617484' first='Carter' last='Lightfoot'] (MFL MarMac)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lightfoot has been great on both ends of the floor this season for the Bulldogs, averaging 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 4.1 steals per game. He uses his speed to his advantage on both ends of the floor, and he has the ability to play off the ball and knock down shots as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(217) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731864' first='Jacksyn' last='Hogrefe'] (Newell-Fonda)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile three-level scorer, Hogrefe is averaging 17.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 steals a game for the Mustangs on 43-41-68 shooting splits. He shoots it well off both the dribble and the catch, and is a creative playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(221) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2731640' first='Owen' last='Mills'] (Sioux Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough guard who loves to play downhill and use his physicality to impact the game, Mills is averaging 19.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. He finishes well around the rim, doing so through contact routinely.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(222) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731675' first='Brady' last='Wall'] (Maquoketa Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A volume scorer who can have huge games on any given night, Wall is averaging a team-high 18.5 points per game for the Wildcats. He gets to the rim off the dribble and is strong in the mid-range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(223) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2731683' first='Teagan' last='Hanson'] (GTRA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-0 guard who stuffs the stat sheet, Hanson is averaging 18.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 3.5 steals per game to lead the Titans on both ends of the floor. He's a talented three-level scorer with a great feel for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(225) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2731700' first='Chase' last='Haifley'] (Keota)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haifley has been ridiculously good for the Eagles as a junior, averaging 17.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 3.0 steals per game to pace a high-powered attack. He has tremendous vision and does a great job getting into the teeth of the defense and finding open teammates after they collapse. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(229) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2679273' first='Maddux' last='DeWinter'] (Union)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeWinter has been one of the most reliable ball-handlers and playmakers in small school basketball this season, averaging 5.5 assists per game and posting a 2.63 assist-to-turnover ratio. His handles, vision, and playmaking pace a Knights offensive attack that is among the best in 2A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(242) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731857' first='Will' last='Luttenegger'] (Mediapolis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-11 guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Luttenegger is averaging 14.1 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game while posting a 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio. He sees the floor well, creates off the dribble, and shoots it well off the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(243) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731860' first='Jase' last='Hansen'] (Nashua-Plainfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hansen is having a huge junior year for the Huskies, averaging 17.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on 56-38-47 shooting splits. His ability to play downhill and get to the rim puts constant pressure on opposing defenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(248) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2617513' first='Jake' last='Balvanz'] (South Hardin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-2 guard with good size and quickness, Balvanz can play with or without the ball in his hands for the Tigers. He creates looks off the dribble for himself and his teammates, and he's a good on-ball defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->