2026 Group 1 Point Guard Prospects to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September is here, meaning the new academic school year is approaching. The 2026 class is looking to make a huge impact on the hardwood this winter, especially in the back court. Here are the 2026 Group 1 point guard prospects to track. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77246","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"75759","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b6e0ab88644"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595767"],"_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-68b6e0ab8d93c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cesar-Jones will get more looks on the offensive end, which will help his stock in a big way. The 6'3 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the rim. Cesar-Jones uses his size to see over his defender and rarely gets rattled by on-all pressure. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Cesar-Jones is one of the top guard prospects in Group 1 and should put it on display this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1607090"],"_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-68b6e0ab8da2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yon transferred into Thrive Charter in the offseason and should make an immediate impact. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the rim. Yon can also score in the mid-range and rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure. He slides his feet on the defensive end can find his open teammates in the half court. Yon has the ability to knock down jumpers from behind the arc, which will help his game in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595763"],"_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-68b6e0ab8db0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony Jr. has the potential to breakout this season as he should get more touches on the offensive end. The 5'9 guard is a blur in the open floor as he uses his speed to blow by his defender and finishes in a variety of ways around the rim. Anthony Jr. is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end and is a solid passer. Anthony Jr. can also play off the ball, which he should do throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1775139"],"_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-68b6e0ab8dbe5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barnes is one of the most underrated guards in Group 1 and is primed for a big senior season. The 5'10 guard uses his speed to blow by his defender and knows how to finish around the basket. Barnes can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end and is an underrated passer. Barnes' speed makes him a prospect to track throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2763488"],"_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-68b6e0ab8dcc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Del Rey can put up points in bunches, which gives him the ability to shoot up the rankings. The 5'7 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Del Rey can also score around the rim and draws contact around the basket. He is an underrated defender and moves well without the ball in his hands. Del Rey is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->