2026 Rankings Update: PG New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the spring now complete we now turn to where prospects stand heading into the June evaluation periods at the end of the month.&nbsp; With that said we have updated our 2026 class rankings.&nbsp; We break down every position including here in <strong>2026 Rankings Update: PG New Names</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617367' first='Cason' last='Newton'] (Byron)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'0” point guard from Byron displayed good passing feel in the half court for [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] getting his teammates involved.&nbsp; Toughness and ability to finish in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2864928' first='Jesse' last='House'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>House opened eyes this spring with his sharp shooting from the perimeter for [program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'].&nbsp; One of the more impressive lead guard shooters we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2385385' first='Brayden' last='Ablin'] (Plainfield South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ablin is a Plainfield South point guard that finishes well around the cup with crafty conversions and showcased his prowess on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617407' first='Julian' last='Overton'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'2” well built lead guard made an impression for Big 3 with his ability to run a team getting others involved especially in the drive and kick game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2826185' first='Kenneth' last='Leaks'] (Plainfield East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leaks is an athletic 6'3” scoring combo guard.&nbsp; Gets in the lane with burst and is a capable shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maurice Holland (Rockford East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holland is a speedy guard that pushes the pace in the open floor with his speed getting downhill.&nbsp; Also is a tenacious on ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2864704' first='Nyaire' last='Wright'] (Rockford Auburn)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright is a combo guard with solid size that should impact this upcoming season for Rockford Auburn with his shot making from distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2397705' first='Noah' last='Therapos'] (Hinsdale South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a big time shooter that emerged all spring for [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] with his perimeter shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2837356' first='Casey' last='Kaczmarski'] (Huntley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High level passer that dishes with flair.&nbsp; Gets all his teammates involved in both the half court and transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874668' first='Adin' last='Smajlovic'] (Mather)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'11” scoring combo guard is such a creative player off the bounce getting in the lane for nifty finishes along with cutting off the ball.&nbsp; Solid drive and kick passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->