Top new guards from 2026 Rankings Update Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our latest 2026 rankings update saw 30+ players make their debut, in this article we'll take a look at four players who got their first ranking this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2566507"],"_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-692630b125103"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A prospect who made a nice impact at our Expo showcase during the fall, Dunn is a natural scorer from the shooting guard position. Able to make shots off the catch or run out in transition, Dunn can put the ball in the basket. When Dunn gets going he is tough to stop from long distance as he doesn't need a lot of time or space to fire away. After some strong showings at various team camps, I expect Dunn to be one some small college radars and a 3.3 GPA should allow him to be recruited by most schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2969355"],"_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-692630b125158"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the breakout performers from the Midwest Cincinnati Fall League, Metz was one of the most consistent guards in the entire league. Despite being undersized, Metz is tough to keep in front of and is creative with how he goes up in the paint against taller rim protectors. Don't let that skill confuse you, Metz wants to make shots on the perimeter. Metz got some varsity experience for the state runner up Aiken last season and should bring that winning edge to a North College Hill squad that has a lot of new faces that should provide a lot of excitement around the program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561025"],"_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-692630b12519c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Craig is a high IQ guard who defends the ball well and makes the right extra pass. Providing that sort of passing ability and basketball IQ from the shooting guard position allows his team to usually swing the ball quickly and have multiple players create plays for others. That's been something I've noticed with Craig at grassroots, fall league and individual showcase settings. A player who makes an impact outside of the box score, Craig usually provides a positive impact on whatever team he plays on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2973072"],"_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-692630b1251db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">More of a wing guard that some of the other players in this article, Wilson has a lot of defensive versatility with his length and ability to move his feet at 6'4. On a balanced Hamilton attack last season, Wilson averaged just under 6 points and 3 rebounds a contest. I like the way Wilson runs in transition and can extend to finish at the rim. A player who might put it together and see his production spike as a senior, the GMC is known for having players make big leaps their senior season because of how hard it is for younger players to have an impact on the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->