Stock Rising Guards from 2026 Rankings Update Part 2

Our 2026 rankings update saw a handful of players make jumps up our rankings after strong late spring and early summer performances and in this article we'll break down five guards who made moves up our list.    One of the most productive guards in southwest Ohio, Martin finished 4th in the ECC in scoring and 3rd in steals as a junior. His ability to beat defenders off the dribble and score using pull-up mid-range shots or get all the way to the basket makes him a tough cover. His high effort defensively forces turnovers which help create easy transition opportunities. I have noticed more play-making ability from Martin at the grassroots level and think that aspect of his game could go to the next level as a senior. Productive guard that D2/NAIA/D3 programs across the region should monitor.     Henry has had a nice summer for Midwest Basketball Club MHC as his shot-making ability, defense and activity have allowed him to be productive in basically every game I've seen him play. Producing on a circuit like that shows your ability to play at the next level and Henry's also adapting to playing on a grassroots team with a handful of scholarship prospects and fitting in without forcing the issue. Upper Arlington should be one of the top teams in the greater Columbus area this season and Henry is a key piece for their experienced group.     Princeton has been extremely impressive this summer with Santiago Lugo making it rain from 3-point range the whole month of June. Princeton do a great job pushing the tempo and generating open shots for their shooters and Santiago Lugo is one of the best in Ohio. A picture-perfect shot that looks the same every time, when he gets on a heater there's not much the defense can do against him. Look for Santiago Lugo to continue to raise his profile as Princeton will play in numerous marquee events this     I've been really impressed with how comfortable Schroeder has been as the now primary facilitator and creator for an Olentangy Orange squad that won a state title last season with a senior laden group that still has high expectations despite all the losses to graduation. If Olentangy Orange is going to compete for another regional title, they'll need Schroeder to keep up his high level of play from the month of June on both ends of the court. A big-time competitor, Schroeder gets after it defensively and also makes sure to get his teammates involved while also knocking down set shots from 3-point range. Small guards need to check a lot of boxes to be a priority for college programs and Schroeder's ability to impact the game in so many ways has him on numerous radars across Ohio.     I caught a couple Wyoming games where Gray was missing and you could really see just how valuable he is to their group as his burst of energy as a slasher and on-ball defender is something they can't replicate without him on the court. Gray also had a solid spring for midwest Cincy MHC as well, impacting the game thanks to the skills previously mentioned. After Cincinnati Wyoming won their first ever regional title last season, it's now time for their 2026 core to try and win the whole thing this March.

Our 2026 rankings update saw a handful of players make jumps up our rankings after strong late spring and early summer performances and in this article we'll break down five guards who made moves up our list.