2026 Rankings: PG/CG Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 355 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 39 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had 70 players that saw their stock rise but  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the top 9 PG/CG stock risers since September:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2878349' first='Dom' last='Lott'] <strong>Sandra Day O'Connor</strong> +75</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical combo guard who is a tough defensive player. He is quick on the ball with his strong frame, quicker feet and hands with speed. He makes his opponents feel his presence and can score it. He shoots the three plus can score in transition. He often starts for the top-10 overall team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2674658' first='Dylan' last='Gesner'] <strong>Eastmark</strong> +48</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lead guard for the Firebirds has improved his skill and poise. He reads the court well and takes care of the ball. He is a scorer with threes off the catch, quick drives to the basket and his sweet spot with mid-range jumpers off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2630584' first='Patrick' last='Flores'] <strong>Tucson</strong> +37</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong and stocky scoring lead guard. He is one of the top scorers for the one of the top teams in Tucson. He is very skilled with quick trigger jumpers from mid to the three point line and he can get downhill and score with his stronger frame. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1901429' first='Jayden' last='Mangahas'] <strong>Desert Ridge (Pictured)</strong> +26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A potential playoff team in 6A is leaned on by a couple senior guards with Jayden handling the heavy ball pressure and scoring for the team to be successful. He is quick to the basket with his tight handle but he has skill from the three point line and he will pull-up from mid. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1596641' first='Damien' last='Tillman'] <strong>Dysart</strong> +22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and lean younger looking guard with a little size is having a breakout season. He can make plays for his teammates but he is one of the engines of their team to score. He can shoot it from the perimeter but loves to get a step on his defender to the basket with a burst. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1768204' first='Luke' last='Larrabee'] <strong>Rancho Solano Prep</strong> +19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arguably the top shooter on the list is a scoring lead guard who has officially broken out with some monster games early on. The lefty shoots it effortlessly from the three with volleyball line range and comes with a super quick trigger. He is also crafty to get downhill and score it with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2884398' first='Kingston' last='Campas'] <strong>Salpointe Catholic</strong> +18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger scoring lead guard utilizes his size to get to the basket and see over the top of defenders to make a play for a teammate. He can shoot it with mid-range pull-ups to catch and shoot threes and when he is rolling, the Lancers are a tough team to beat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2571727' first='Cartier' last='Flores'] <strong>Westview</strong> +18</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An improving team has caught some teams by surprise is fueled by Flores. He has good skill and will shoot it and rattle in threes off the catch or pull, hit the mid-range jumper and can handle some pressure and he is a cerebral decision maker with the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2475776' first='Luke' last='Franco'] <strong>Catalina Foothills</strong> +15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger guard who can play on or off the ball. He has the skill to score it with mid-range pull-ups, threes off the catch, he can get a step on his defender to the basket but will also see the court. He makes next level passes with a big IQ and advanced court vision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->