2026 Top Available Mercer County Guard Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class commitments grew yesterday as Notre Dame guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342648' first='Will' last='Foley']</strong> committed to York College. The group still has available talent that can compete at the next level, including in Mercer County. Here are the 2026 top available Mercer County guard prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1588143' first='Dylan' last='Napoleon'], 6'3 PG Pennington</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Napoleon has the size to play either guard spot, which makes him an intriguing prospect to watch in the class. The 6'3 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get into the paint off the bounce and finishes strong around the rim. Napoleon can also score in the mid-range and uses his size to see over his defender. He has the length to defend either guard spot and can push the pace in transition. Napoleon's ability to make plays with the ball in his hands is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790210' first='Tyler' last='Hammond'], 6'0 CG Thrive Charter</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hammond was a key part of the Titans' offense last season and should have an even bigger role this season. The 6'0 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Hammond can also get into the lane off the bounce and finish in the mid-range. He is an underrated passer and uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Hammond is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should fill up the stat sheet during the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1412111' first='Brian' last='Tassey'], 6'6 SG/PG Lawrenceville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tassey is poised to have a big post grad season with his ability to make plays on the ball. The 6'6 guard uses his size to see over his defender and finds his open teammates in the half court. Tassey finishes strong around the rim and can also score in the mid-range. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to make it difficult for his man to get to his spot on the floor. Tassey is a lanky guard prospect who should make plays with the ball in his hands throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595767' first='Javion' last='Cesar-Jones'], 6'3 PG Thrive Charter</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cesar-Jones should have the ball in his hands more this season, which will help his development in a big way. The 6'3 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and rarely gets rattled by on-ball pressure. Cesar-Jones finishes nicely around the rim and is unafraid of drawing contact. He uses his long arms to get deflections on defense and is an underrated defender. Cesar-Jones will also get the opportunity to play off the ball, which will help his stock throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342600' first='Terrance' last='Traylor'], 5'11 PG Ewing</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Traylor is one of the quicker prospects in the class and should put it on display this season. The 5'11 guard is a blur in the open floor as he uses his speed to blow by his defender. Traylor can finish in a number of ways around the rim and uses his vision to find his open teammates in the half court. He is a tough on-ball defender as he uses his quick hands to generate turnovers and deflections this season. Traylor is a gritty guard prospect who should get deflections and run the offense efficiently for Ewing 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='1607090' first='Rasheem' last='Yon'], 5'10 PG Thrive Charter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2360386' first='Marvin' last='Mcneill'], 5'10 PG Lawrence</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790208' first='Woo' last='Cannon'], 6'3 SG Ewing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763472' first='Juan' last='Sanchez'], 5'7 PG Trenton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107994' first='Jude' last='Berman'], 5'9 PG Hopewell Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->