Stock rising guards from 2026 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2026 rankings update saw a group of players make jumps up our rankings after strong performances in spring AAU and June high school basketball, in this article I'll break down five stock rising guards from the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1705959"],"_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-6851bddfc026d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hawken made an impressive run to the state final four in Division IV and Hill was a key part of that run. Hill has the quickness and explosiveness to play above the rim and is really tough to stop when he gets downhill with the ball in his left hand. In the playoff run Hill had the game-winning shot against NDCL in the district final. It seems like Hill is a little under the radar right now as a prospect and could make some noise at midwest live with a talented Hawken squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1708690"],"_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-6851bddfc02cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've been really impressed with the growth Bates has shown me over the past 4 months. For starters, Bates competed at a high level in a district final with a short-handed group that almost pulled off the upset thanks to his timely shot-making ability. I've also been impressed with Bates production and leadership with [program_tooltip program_id='2320052' first='All' last='Ohio Red'], helping them have one of the best records on the EYCL circuit. The son of Pickerington North Head Coach Jason Bates, Jr brings winning qualities from the point guard position and is a name to watch from central Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2444619"],"_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-6851bddfc0319"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more athletic lead guards in northeast Ohio, Jackson plays with a pep in his step on the ball. The lefty had a big scoring season for Alliance as a Junior and has continued to impress for OBC on the P32 circuit. Another name who I expect to see scholarship interest come quickly for him, Jackson has impressed at events like the Bill Hensley Run N Slam with numerous Division II and NAIA coaches in attendance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1705957"],"_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-6851bddfc035b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's nice to see Addy having consistent healthy play after battling injuries earlier in his high school career, Addy is one of the best on-ball defenders in northwest Ohio and has had an impactful spring for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075761' first='Ohio' last='Buckets']. A bit of a traditional point guard with how he impacts the game defensively and as a playmaker, I expect Addy to continue to raise his stock with a Lima Sr squad that should be in the state title picture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453389"],"_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-6851bddfc039a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stocks had a big performance at the Xavier Team Camp and has been impactful using his athleticism to attack closeouts and get to the paint. When Stocks can get downhill off the dribble. I expect Summit County Day to draw a lot of eyeballs at both the Lexington and Sandusky live period events in June and Stocks will have the opportunity to showcase his athleticism, defensive ability and slashing skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->