2026 Rankings Update: Top Point Guard Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update came out on Monday with almost 240 prospects ranked. The point guard group saw a bunch of prospects jump in the rankings. Here are the top point guard stock risers from the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77246","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"75759","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e5e362242dc"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2342614' first='Quade' last='Hendryx'], 5'9 Burlington Township</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hendryx jumped up higher than any other point guard in the class, moving up 43 spots in the update. The 5'9 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and can finish in a variety of ways around the basket. Hendryx can also score in the mid-range and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. He can find his open teammates in the halfcourt and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Hendryx is a speedy lead guard prospect who knows how to make plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2450726' first='Nolan' last='Barnes'], 5'9 Lenape</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes went up 34 spots in the update as he helped lead Lenape back to the sectional title. The 5'9 guard has a good handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the basket. Barnes doesn't mind drawing contact around the paint and sets his feet before he shoots. He moves well without the ball in his hands and slides his feet on the defensive end. Barnes will shoulder a bigger scoring load next season, which will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2628221' first='Jazmir' last='Taylor'], 5'10 Irvington</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor went up 34 spots in the update after having a breakout season for the Blue Knights. The 5'10 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Taylor is more than just a shooter as he uses his handle to blow by his defender and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. He is an underrated passer and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Taylor is a speedy guard prospect who knows how to put up points in bunches and should do so again in 2025-26.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2360386' first='Marvin' last='Mcneill'], 5'10 Lawrence</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mcneill jumped up 26 spots in the update as he was one of the top shooters in the CVC this season. The 5'10 guard has a good shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and can knock down triples in bunches. Mcneill moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the halfcourt. He is a solid rebounder and is an underrated passer. Mcneill is a sharpshooting guard prospect whose ability to stretch the floor will be something to watch this AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342637' first='Brad' last='Brown'], 5'10 Don Bosco Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown went up 18 spots in the update as he played crucial minutes down the stretch for the Ironmen. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the basket. Brown has a good touch in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt and uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense. Brown is a tough guard prospect who should make plays in the backcourt throughout the AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->