Rankings Review: The 2026 Point Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings coverage continues for the <em>Class of 2026</em> with a look at the <em>point guards</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, 41 <em>point guards</em> made it into the rankings in this update, including our top ranked lead guard - <em>Brewster Academy's</em> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2563037' first='Darien' last='Moore']</em></strong>. An elite defender, Moore took his offensive game to another level this winter, proving to be not just a high level shooter from behind the arc, but also someone capable of getting to his spots off the bounce and creating for others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five <em>point guards</em> of note from our most recent rankings update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2955129"],"_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-69c2a089bb90b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crowdis, a guard out of <em>Bridgton Academy</em> in Maine, checks in at <strong><em>#5</em></strong> among the point guards and <strong><em>#26</em></strong> overall. The 6'4" guard took full advantage of his post-grad year at <em>Bridgton</em>, proving to be one of the best playmakers in New England. With good size on the perimeter, he does a lot of things well on the offensive end of the floor, including scoring it at all three levels. He has good burst, the ability to make plays for others with the ball in his hands, and is an excellent decision maker in transition. On the other end, he really competes defensively, has the ability to make an impact on the glass, and makes plays in passing lanes that lead to turnovers. He has yet to announce his future plans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1919191"],"_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-69c2a089bb9b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sagna, a guard out of the <em>MacDuffie School</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#15</em></strong> among the point guards and <strong><em>#119</em></strong> overall. Sagna is a big, physical, tough guard that plays with terrific burst when attacking the rim off the bounce. He knows how to play at different speeds in ball screen actions and even shows the ability to step behind screens and knock down threes. He's really good in transition, where he can use his quickness and his strength to his advantage. Defensively, he's a high level point of attack defender that knows how to keep opponents out of the paint and away from their scoring spots. He's also a capable rebounder that doesn't shy away from contact or physicality in the paint. He has yet to announce his future plans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2407066"],"_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-69c2a089bba37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clark, a guard out of <em>Lexington Christian Academy</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#21</em></strong> among the point guards and <strong><em>#153</em></strong> overall. Clark is a compact, strong lead guard that does a great job of getting a piece of paint with the ball in his hands. He's shifty, changes directions well, and has the ability to play through contact as a driver. He shows good vision in the half-court, finishes with creativity around the rim, and can knock down shots in bunches from behind the arc. Defensively, he does a nice job of making opponents uncomfortable on the perimeter, forces turnovers at a high clip, and transitions quickly off of his defensive rebounds. He remains undecided on a college destination.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569619"],"_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-69c2a089bbab3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lamar, a guard out of <em>Grafton High School</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#33</em></strong> among the point guards and <strong><em>#233</em></strong> overall. Lamar finished his career with over 1,000 points and as <em>Grafton's</em> all-time leading scorer. At his best in the open floor, the 6'2" guard does a nice job of getting a piece of the paint off the bounce and then spraying it out to shooters. He's capable of getting all the way to the rim as a finisher and does a nice job of getting into his own scoring game in the mid-range. Defensively, he's capable of defending the ball at the point of attack or making plays in passing lanes, utilizing his quickness and instincts. He has yet to announce his plans for the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875627"],"_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-69c2a089bbb2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allen, a guard out of the <em>Hotchkiss School</em> in Connecticut, checks in at <strong><em>#39</em></strong> among the point guards and <strong><em>#249</em></strong> overall. The 5'9" guard was a key contributor on a <em>Hotchkiss</em> squad that won the NEPSAC Class A title. He impressed with his ability to control the tempo of a game, to make reads out of ball screens, and to deliver passes on time and on target. While he's able to consistently get a piece of the paint off of the bounce, it's his ability to score over size at the rim that really stood out. Defensively, he does a great job of applying pressure at the point of attack and times up his digs or doubles in the post to create steals at a high clip. He remains undecided on a college destination.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out this week as we continue our <em>Positional Breakdowns</em> with a look at the combo guards, shooting guards, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->