NOVA Report: 2026 Point Guard Standouts (Part 4)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northern Virginia continues to be one of the premier basketball hotbeds in the country and the Class of 2026 is loaded with next-level talent. From high-level guards who control the tempo to versatile wings and emerging frontcourt prospects, this group is already drawing steady attention from college programs as the postseason begins. Here's a closer look at the top 2026 point guards making noise across NOVA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2618871"],"_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-699fc361d2608"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Stafford senior cemented his legacy by becoming the school's all-time leading scorer, surpassing 1,400 career points in the process. He followed that milestone with another outstanding season, averaging over 18 points per game while serving as the focal point of the offense. A quick, dynamic three-level scorer, he can hurt defenses from beyond the arc, in the midrange, or by attacking the rim. He creates his own offense effectively off the dribble, using change of pace and body control to generate clean looks. As an unsigned senior with proven production and scoring versatility, he has the tools to find the right college fit in the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1963397"],"_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-699fc361d26b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morrison is a scoring guard with good positional size. He is poised and reliable with the ball in his hands, capable of initiating offense and making sound decisions. While naturally wired to score, he also shows the ability to facilitate and distribute, giving him value as a versatile backcourt piece against high-level competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jeremiah Poole","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wakefield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2426280' first='Fairfax' last='Stars']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699fc361d27b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Poole is a high-academic prospect who pairs classroom excellence with strong on-court production, earning First Team All-District honors for his performance this season. A quick, strong guard, he impacts the game as both a scorer and distributor, showing the ability to control tempo and make the right reads with the ball in his hands. He is an effective finisher in the paint, using body control and strength to convert against size and length. From the perimeter, he is a solid, confident shot maker who can stretch the defense and capitalize on open looks. With his blend of intelligence, toughness, and skill, Poole projects as a well-rounded guard capable of contributing at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gabe Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Washington-Liberty","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699fc361d28ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A Second Team All-District selection averaging 11.3 points per game, Smith has had a strong senior season. The left-handed ball-handling guard plays with above-average quickness, consistently getting into the paint to create scoring opportunities for himself and teammates. He is a confident perimeter shooter with range, capable of making defenses pay when left open. On the defensive end, Smith competes with energy and focus, proving to be a capable and reliable on-ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2820421"],"_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-699fc361d2930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A First Team All-Liberty selection, Coulam has once again set the tone for the Patriots as their senior floor general. He brings above-average quickness and a confident handle, allowing him to penetrate the lane and create advantages off the dribble. Capable of impacting the game as both a scorer and distributor, he reads defenses well and makes the right play based on what's in front of him. With his high basketball IQ, leadership, and ability to control tempo, Coulam projects as a point guard who will draw strong interest from college programs in the coming months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782684"],"_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-699fc361d29ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The unsigned senior is averaging 12.0 points per game and has been a steady offensive contributor throughout the season. A solid shooting guard with dependable range, he consistently stretches the floor and makes defenses respect his perimeter shot. He pairs that with good strength and ball-handling ability, allowing him to create space and attack off the dribble when opportunities arise. Slightly better than an average athlete, he compensates with feel and craft, showing creativity as a finisher in the paint. More importantly, he simply knows how to play — making sound decisions, understanding spacing, and impacting the game in ways that translate well to the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->