2026 Rankings Update: 3A and 4A Newcomer Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(130) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731635' first='Malachi' last='Rice'] (Centerville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick 5-11 guard who loves to play downhill and attack the rim off the bounce, Rice is averaging 20.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 4.8 steals per game for the Big Reds. He has a knack for jumping passing lanes and turning defense into offense in a hurry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(136) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731774' first='Caden' last='Green'] (Davenport West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green has been impressive for the Falcons as a junior, getting to the rim off the dribble routinely. He's a bouncy, athletic guard who competes on the glass on both ends of the floor, and he's a capable shooting threat from the 3-point line. He's averaging 10.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(145) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731820' first='Dallas' last='McDowell'] (Harlan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDowell has emerged as a big-time scoring threat for the Cyclones as a junior, averaging 17.2 points and 3.4 assists per game. He knows how to get to his spots off the dribble and is a talented playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(151) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2731850' first='Parker' last='Burmeister'] (Maquoketa)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burmeister, a 5-11 guard, has been solid as both a scorer and playmaker for the Cardinals, averaging 11.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game on 42-41-83 shooting splits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(154) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731902' first='Dylan' last='Weisskopf'] (Williamsburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6-0 guard who can score from all three levels, Weisskopf is enjoying a breakout junior year for the Raiders, averaging 15.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game on 42-38-68 shooting splits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(178) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2731843' first='Drake' last='Larson'] (Knoxville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick 5-8 guard who handles it well and can create quality looks off the dribble for his teammates, Larson has been great as a facilitator for the Panthers, who have been one of the most pleasant surprises in 3A this season. He's averaging 7.7 points and 4.7 assists with an impressive 2.94 assist-to-turnover ratio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(184) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731871' first='Gustavo' last='Drahos'] (Perry)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-10 off-ball guard, Drahos has had some big-time scoring games this season for the Bluejays, averaging 16.1 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.1 steals per game. He's capable of knocking down shots from behind the arc, but he's at his best when he's attacking the rim and playing downhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(199) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731773' first='Johnale' last='Johnson Jr'] (Davenport North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic three-level scoring guard, Johnson is averaging 11.5 points on 38-37-84 shooting splits. He's a quick guard who moves his feet well defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(239) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2731811' first='Jack' last='Johnson'] (Glenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is leading the Rams in assists (3.4) while also stepping up as a reliable secondary scoring threat (12.2 points per game). A 6-0 guard who sees the floor well, he has been really good defensively as well, getting into passing lanes and using his quick feet and hands to impact the game on that end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(245) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2731882' first='Gage' last='Moreno'] (Saydel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moreno has been impressive as a playmaker for the Eagles, averaging 5.5 assists and posting a 2.28 assist-to-turnover ratio. He's good in ball-screen actions, getting into the teeth of the defense, making them commit, and then making the right decision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->