2026 Rankings: Guards to Know Outside the Top-100

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get to know some guards outside the top 100 in the 2026 class who have been impact guys for their teams. This group includes combo guards who can score and do some playmaking as well as multiple point guards trusted with taking care of the rock and making good decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021638"],"_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-68100581b72d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cronk is an efficient guard who picks his spots well, can score off of different gathers and angles in the paint, and can fill in to run the point. He's pretty solid across the board, scoring inside around bodies, spacing the floor from 3-point, and defending his position. He makes good decisions with the ball and emerged last season as a reliable secondary ballhandler who can set things in motion and play with some toughness at the guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2307291"],"_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-68100581b737d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turner is a pretty effective downhill driver who can get to the middle and make plays in the paint. He's got an attacking mindset, will take advantage of slow setting defenses in transition, and has the ability to make plays defensively with his anticipation in passing lanes. His scoring and playmaking made a big impact at Emerald Ridge this past season and he's a guard who plays with a lot of energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2726672"],"_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-68100581b73fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Posey's a very quick guard who plays with a good base and balance to make plays and get paint touches. He's a gritty defender and was a key guy on both ends for the 22-3 Lions, averaging 15.1 points (2nd on team), 4.8 assists (1st on team), and 2.6 steals (T-3rd on team) in his junior year. He was second on the team in 3PM (46) while leading the team at 41% from 3PT, and shot 52% on 2FG. He'll be their top returning scorer next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827892"],"_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-68100581b7476"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick point guard with good pace, sets up his defenders with hesitations and change of speeds to attack gaps or create separation and passing lanes. Has good initial burst and works hard on the defensive end to stay in position around the paint and apply pressure on the perimeter. Also controls Sumner's offensive pace exceptionally well, can get them into sets without hiccups, and is intentional about his movement with or without the ball. Just a very fundamentally sound point guard who plays a smart game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827925"],"_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-68100581b74f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ibarreta is a solid point guard who can stretch the floor from three and makes the simple plays to move the ball and take care of the rock. He does well to control his defender, using crosses and subtle change of speeds to keep separation and excels at making entry passes to both the high and low posts. His decision-making and floor-spacing were key to helping Mark Morris to a 23-7 record this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->