Stock Rising Guards in the New 2026 Rankings

Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. Here is a group of guards and wings that are stock risers in the new rankings.   [player_tooltip player_id='1598824' first='Brody' last='Owen'] (Marquette): The 6'3" combo guard followed up a strong junior season with a very productive summer with the MPJ 17U team. He really put in work with his high school team in June when he was scoring at least 30 points in multiple game. He was creating shots from all three levels while also knocking them down from long distance. As a junior, he averaged 17 points, four rebounds and four assists a game. Those numbers should increase considerably this season. He has already give a commitment to Washburn.     [player_tooltip player_id='1790004' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'1" combo guard who is one of the most potent scorers in the St. Louis area. He has tremendous athleticism to go along with his ability to get buckets in a variety of ways. He is equally effective at creating his own shot off the dribble and also moving without the ball and playing off screens to get his shots. He can also attack in the lane and throw a dunk down on an unsuspecting defender.     [player_tooltip player_id='2207940' first='Donovan' last='Parris'] (Rock Bridge): A 6'2' guard the Mid Mo area who really elevated his profile with a strong summer while playing for the [program_tooltip program_id='2077046' first='Mid' last='Mo Elite'] 17 squad. The young man can really score in a variety of ways. He has an excellent change of pace game where he can lull and defender than blow by him for a layup or a mid-range jumper. He operates out of the pick-and-roll well as a scoring threat and passer. He will also hit the 3-pointer off the catch and find the open teammate with a nice dime off the drive. He was also very impressive when I watched him with his high school team at the Midwest Showcase in June.     [player_tooltip player_id='1872286' first='Chase' last='Rackers'] (Southern Boone): A 6'3" guard from Mid Missouri who followed up a very good junior season with an excellent summer with COMO-TNT. He has dynamic athleticism and he can score comfortably from all three levels. He is capable of breaking down defenders off the dribble to create his own shot anywhere on the court. As a junior, he averaged 15 points, five rebounds and four assists while shooting 43 percent from 3-point range. He has picked up multiple offers from small colleges over the course of the summer.     [player_tooltip player_id='2853254' first='Jayden' last='Jones'] (Principia): A 5'10" point guard who has been a fixture in the Panthers' program since he was a freshman. He has tremendous quickness and he plays with a tenacity that serves him well at both ends. He provides tone-setting on ball defensive pressure that can really get his teammates going. He is also a very good long-range shooter who can provide instant offense when he enters the game. He played very well this summer for the SW Illinois Jets 17U squad.     [player_tooltip player_id='2536496' first='Aiden' last='O'Haire'] (Francis Howell): A 6'4" guard who is primed for a strong senior season. He has good positional size and very good athleticism to attack the basket and score at the rim. He has a solid frame at 190 pounds, which he uses well to play through contact. He is a very capable dunker when he gets into the lane. He is also a very good perimeter shooter who can knock down 3-pointers off the catch. He had a strong summer playing with [program_tooltip program_id='2077051' first='Team' last='Ramey']'s 17Us.     [player_tooltip player_id='2395438' first='Nick' last='Nimmo'] (Warrensburg): A 6'2 combo guard who is a creative bucket and who is fun to watch when he applies his craft. He is a three-level scorer who plays the game at his own pace and he cannot be sped up. He's physically strong and very crafty off the dribble and he gets where he wants to go. He has smooth escape moves to create the step-back 3-pointer. He also can power his way into the lane to score through contact. He will continue to be a prime scorer during his senior year.     [player_tooltip player_id='2410053' first='Abhijot' last='Bajwa'] (Holt): A 6'5" wing player who had a strong summer season playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2075283' first='Arsenal' last='Hoops'] 17Us. We really got a chance to see his athleticism this summer as he wasn't afraid to attack the basket and try to throw down a dunk on a defender. His ability to knock down perimeter jumpers compliments his strong drives, which makes him very tough to defend. He averaged 12 points and four rebounds as a junior. He should break out even more as a senior as Holt looks to have another strong team this season. He will be a big part of whatever success they enjoy.

Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. Here is a group of guards and wings that are stock risers in the new rankings.