2026 Top Shooting Guards After Aiden Derkack’s Transfer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Garden State was hit with major news as Colonia guard <strong>Aiden Derkack </strong>announced his transfer to Spire Academy on Sunday. The shooting guard position is still filled with talent, especially in the 2026 class. Here are the top shooting guard prospects in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77248","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"75759","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68880cb4a8593"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595680' first='Mason' last='Santiago'], 6'3 St. Peter's Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santiago is the top ranked shooting guard in the class and is primed to have a big 2025-26 season. The 6'3 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and finishes strong around the rim. Santiago can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He is a tough on-ball defender and moves well without the ball in his hands. Santiago is a talented guard prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342638' first='Jaden' last='Brown'], 6'3 Bergen Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown has the ability to play both on and off the ball, which he should put on display this season. The 6'3 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and rarely gets by on-ball pressure. Brown uses his size to see over his defender and has a nice release on his jumper. He is an underrated passer and has the length to defend both backcourt spots. Brown picked up five offers this summer and is looking to expand that offer over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595671' first='Jebron' last='Harris'], 6'4 Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is one of the top shooters in the 2026 class and should put it on display this season. The Monmouth commit has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Harris moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He can also put the ball on the floor and slides his feet on the defensive end. Harris is a sharp-shooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance during his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919211' first='Dorsett' last='Mulcahy'], 6'4 Gill St. Bernard's</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mulcahy can also play on the ball, making him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6'4 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and is able to draw contact in the paint. Mulcahy wastes little motion in his release and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He finds his open teammates in the half court and is an underrated defender. Mulcahy's ability to make plays with the ball in his hands is something that will help his game in a big way throughout the course of his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1764304' first='Gabe' last='Hornberger'], 6'4 Peddie</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hornberger had a big 2024-25 season and is looking to have an even bigger 2025-26. The Columbia commit has a good shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and can knock down triples in bunches. Hornberger is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finishes well around the basket. He is an underrated passer and gets deflections on the defensive end. Hornberger's ability to stretch the floor and score in the paint is something that he will put on display during the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943569' first='Donnie' last='Gregory'], 6'4 Morris Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874042' first='Micah' last='Pierce'], 6'3 Paterson Kennedy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595684' first='Saad' last='Mitchell'], 6'3 Hudson Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412111' first='Brian' last='Tassey'], 6'5 Lawrenceville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342605' first='Trevor' last='Whitaker'], 6'4 Union Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->