2026 Rankings: New Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was happy to come across some new talent in the class of 2026 this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these guards caught my attention with their athleticism and skill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep a look out for them this fall and winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1707488"],"_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-68c44cf2cf9ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1707488' first='Demari' last='Hunter'] joined Coronado over the summer. He is a shifty guard who looks to make plays on both ends of the court. On offense, he can slash into the paint when given the opportunity . On defense, he utilizes his lateral quickness and athleticism to frustrate his opponent. Hunter also has picked up a couple of offers recently. One from Southern Utah, and one from Cal St. Bakersfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1463215"],"_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-68c44cf2cfa71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1463215' first='James' last='Williams'] will be attending Reno High School this upcoming season as I mentioned in one of my previous articles. He has some legit length and also has a nice shooting stroke. When he really gets going, he can light it up. Which leads me to believe that I has the chance to be a stock riser in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2963138"],"_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-68c44cf2cfae4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2963138' first='Jayden' last='Ceaser'] makes his debut in the rankings and comes in at #39. He was a playmaker for Centennial down at Section 7 in June. And he put his acceleration skills on display while playing for Prominent Elite. When you watch him play, you'll also notice he goes hard on the defensive end and he creates turnovers. Expect him to be one of the go to guys for the Bulldogs this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2963120"],"_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-68c44cf2cfb31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2963120' first='Jayden' last='Hamilton'] has moved to Nevada from Arizona. I was able to catch a few of his games this summer and I liked what I saw. He is a 3-point shot maker and he can also make dribble pull ups as well. Hamilton will be suiting up for Mountain Valley Prep this season, and it'll be exciting to see how he does on the Prep scene. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2881563"],"_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-68c44cf2cfb7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2881566' first='Cooper' last='Jenkins'] is the second new Centennial addition in the rankings. He is fairly versatile in that he can hit shots from the outside, or he occasionally gets all the way to the rack. He also utilizes his size and athleticism on defense to cover ground. In addition to his skillset, Jenkins is a tough competitor and he gives it his all out there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2963145"],"_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-68c44cf2cfbe2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2963145' first='Jayden' last='Mason'] played for Sierra Vista and Prominent Elite over the summer. He is a speedy CG that likes to utilize deceptive maneuvers to get to his spots. He can also jump passing lanes on defense, and help spark transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->