2026 Rankings Update: Six New Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week we provided a fresh update to our class of 2026 rankings which included the addition of 20 prospects to our Top 150. Below we break down the games of players who were added to the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2779851' first='Jeremiah' last='Hunt'] | Millikan</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunt is a smooth operator at the point guard position who uses his feel, vision and basketball IQ to be both a scorer and distributor for the Rams. The 6-foot-2 junior averaged 18.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game this season while knocking down 60 three-pointers at a 37 percent clip. Hunt, who debuts in the rankings at No. 27, is one of the biggest stock-risers of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2779889' first='AJ' last='Johnson'] | Washington Prep</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson makes a return to the rankings after returning to Southern California from the Chicago area. The 6-foot-3 lefty point guard started his high school career at Pacifica Christian/OC and is now at Washington Prep where he became an immediate impact playmaker for the Generals on both ends of the floor. Johnson's dribble, pass and shoot abilities are what landed him back in the 2026 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2779853' first='Emmitt' last='Claiborne'] | La Salle</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This physical and athletic shooting guard/small forward prospect had a productive and efficient year for his high school team to the tune of 14 points and 4.3 rebounds per game averages. The junior is best as a downhill driver and finisher in transition and half-court offense where he uses his strength to power through contact and finish around the basket. He also showed flashes of off-catch consistency from three-point range and off-bounce fluidity at the mid-range level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2779900' first='Brannon' last='Hampton'] | Tustin</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hampton is a two-sport standout at Tustin high school as a point guard and defensive back. The 6-foot-2 junior uses his dynamic athleticism on the hardwood to create shots for himself and teammates off the bounce and attack the rim in transition where he can elevate and finish over the top of rim protectors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2779892' first='Jaden' last='Thomas'] | Washington Prep</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas can be filed under the "wired to score" category of guards in the region as his 15.1 points per game average was good for second on the Generals' roster this season. The 6-foot combo guard had games of 39 and 31 points this season where he drained more seven plus three-pointers in each of those contests. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2779887' first='Ace' last='Simon'] | Price</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simon stood out this season with his versatility on both ends of the floor and ability to impact multiple areas of the stat sheet. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard averaged 12.3 points per game and four rebounds while guarding multiple positions and playing on and off the ball for the Knights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->