2026 Rankings Market Corrections: Stock-Rising Point Guards

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the stock-rising point guards in the latest rankings update for the 2026 class in North Carolina! 250 players are officially ranked in the <a href="https://prephoops.com/north-carolina/rankings/2026-rankings/">latest update</a>!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2449196"],"_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-67ffdd14ef7a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCotter is fresh off a productive season in the JL Chambers backcourt as he continues to rise in the 2026 rankings. He'll be a name to know in the [program_tooltip program_id='2417097' first='Team' last='Ish'] backcourt on the grassroots scene this spring/summer given his ability to make things happen for himself and others. He put up 11.2 points, 5.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game this past year as the Cougars made the NCHSAA 4A State Semifinals. He'll have a lot more to prove on the grassroots side this spring/summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TeamIsh2026/status/1912195128586068286","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TeamIsh2026/status/1912195128586068286 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2690046"],"_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-67ffdd14ef805"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brunson is an underrated point guard prospect to get to know out of Harrells Christian Academy. He led the Crusaders this past season in assists per game (5.9) as their lead playmaker in the backcourt. He's also known to take on the role of primary defender, putting the stops on the top opposing guard he faces too. He's a prospect for DII and DIII programs in the region to get on their radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220109"],"_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-67ffdd14ef84f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown is a name to know in NC's 2026 class at Massanutten Military Academy on the post-grad scene. He spent this past season there, where he improved on his strength/conditioning while adjusting to the national-level schedule that Massanutten offers. He's one of a few prospects who've chosen this route as well and it's paid off so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907233"],"_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-67ffdd14ef896"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">VanWeerdhuizen is a point guard prospect with more to prove for [program_tooltip program_id='2446758' first='Team' last='CP3 Academy'] as he looks to showcase what he can do on the EYCL stage. He's a high-IQ playmaker who knows how to score it with paint touches while also keeping teammates involved. He should make quite the pairing alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1454560' first='Ayden' last='Johnson'] on the EYCL scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PhenomMixtapes/status/1903884452117483752","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PhenomMixtapes/status/1903884452117483752 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782147"],"_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-67ffdd14ef8e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryker is a point guard who really saw his production grow in 2024-25, going up from 12.6 ppg to 16.2 ppg, his rebounds rose from 3.2 to 6.2 per game, assists rose to 4.2 apg from 2.8 and steals per game went up from 2.4 to 4.0 spg. He's a point guard who's gotten stronger in the weight room and his production shows the growth. He'll be a prospect to keep eyes on with [program_tooltip program_id='2078512' first='NC' last='Spartans'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280954"],"_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-67ffdd14ef926"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitner is a prospect to get to know with [program_tooltip program_id='2375668' first='SW15H' last='Elite'] on the UAA side of things. He showed he could fill up the stat sheet as a playmaker this past season at Garner High as they went 26-5 on the year and 13-1 in the Greater Neuse River Conference. He averaged 7.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game. As he finds his confidence shooting the ball on the perimeter, look for his recruitment to really grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/919DJWhitner/status/1874274676673069426","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/919DJWhitner/status/1874274676673069426 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415016"],"_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-67ffdd14ef970"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Noch is a floor general who defends with physicality and energy and has shown he can get hot in a hurry on the perimeter. He produced 4.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game during the HS season with Charlotte Catholic and certainly has a lot more to prove with Team Slay on the independent scene. He'll be a point guard prospect to keep an eye on on the grassroots scene this spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->