2026 Rankings Update: Newcomer Guards (Class 1A/2A)

Tony Roe June 29, 2025 @ 05:50 PM

(231) [player_tooltip player_id='2887868' first='Vinny' last='Sebastian'] | PG | Woodward-Granger   A 5-7 lead guard who can really shoot it from the 3-point line, Sebastian knocked down 38% of his 3-point attempts as a junior for the Hawks while averaging 11.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.   (265) [player_tooltip player_id='2833545' first='Collin' last='Harder'] | PG | AHSTW   Harder is a downhill, attacking guard who averaged 14.4 points and 3.4 assists per game as a junior for the Vikings. He handles it well, can absorb contact around the rim, and is skilled as a finisher with either hand.   (274) [player_tooltip player_id='2886808' first='Caiden' last='Bueckers'] | PG | Alburnett   A tenacious on-ball defender with quick hands, great lateral movement, and good instincts on that end of the floor, Bueckers averaged 2.0 steals per game and was also fantastic on the offensive end, averaging 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists on 44-43-67 shooting splits. He's a shifty guard who sees the floor well and can score from all three levels.   (276) [player_tooltip player_id='2886812' first='Lucas' last='Dirkx'] | SG | Southeast Warren   A 6-0 combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Dirkx was second on the team in scoring at 13.2 points per game as a junior. He's a good secondary playmaker who can create his own looks off the dribble.   (279) [player_tooltip player_id='2886826' first='Justyn' last='Faulkner'] | SG | Wapello   The 6-1 Faulkner isn't much of a shooter (14.0 3P% last year), but he puts constant pressure on opposing teams with his ability to create quality looks off the dribble for himself and teammates. He sees the floor well, uses his speed to impact the game on both ends of the floor, and is a really good athlete. He averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game.   (281) [player_tooltip player_id='2886831' first='Drew' last='Greve'] | PG | Regina   Greve was fantastic as a playmaker as a junior for the Regals, averaging 5.8 assists per game and posting an impressive 2.85 assist-to-turnover ratio. He's a capable shooting threat both off the dribble and the catch, and he contributes across the board on both ends of the floor.   (289) [player_tooltip player_id='2886896' first='Khael' last='Jones'] | PG | North Union   Jones put up great numbers as a junior for the Warriors, averaging 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 3.1 steals per game, leading the team in nearly every major category. He's a quick guard who looks to attack the rim off the dribble routinely.   (295) [player_tooltip player_id='2887821' first='Jack' last='McElroy'] | PG | St. Edmond   A pass-first lead guard who does a great job setting up his teammates, McElroy averaged 5.7 assists per game and posted a 2.18 assist-to-turnover ratio for a 1A state semifinalist team last season. He's an active defender with quick hands and feet who also averaged 1.5 steals a night.   (296) [player_tooltip player_id='2887859' first='Cole' last='Millikin'] | PG | Pekin   Millikin is tiny, listed at 5-6, but he's a dynamic all-around offensive weapon, averaging 14.3 points per game on 41-40-82 shooting splits. He's a quick guard who handles it well, gets his teammates involved, and knocks down shots off the dribble and the catch.   (297) [player_tooltip player_id='2887863' first='Kayler' last='Morris'] | PG | North Tama   A volume scorer who led the Redhawks in scoring at 16.0 points per game, Morris is also a talented playmaker who dished out a team-high 2.7 assists and swiped a team-high 2.7 steals per game.

(231) Vinny Sebastian Vinny Sebastian 5'7" | PG Woodward-Granger | 2026 State IA | PG | Woodward-Granger