Rankings Review: The 2026 Shooting Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our positional breakdown series for our latest rankings update for the <em>Class of 2026</em> is the <em>shooting guards</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A deep position with talent across the board for all levels of college basketball, the <em>shooting guard</em> rankings in New England start at the top with <em>CATS Academy's</em> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2341352' first='Jaxson' last='Terry']</em></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below we'll break down Terry and four more <em>shooting guards</em> of note from our latest rankings update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341352"],"_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-69c2fb8dd577a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terry, a guard out of the <em>CATS Academy</em> in Massachusetts, checks in at <strong><em>#1</em></strong> among the shooting guards and <strong><em>#12</em></strong> overall. A 6'5" guard, Terry shook off some injury issues this winter and reminded everyone why he's been so highly regarded, for so long, in New England. He's a big guard that's capable of playing on or off the ball, does a nice job of scoring it at all three levels, and shows good vision as a passer. In general, he has a really well-rounded offensive game and the ability to operate as a late clock shot maker. Defensively, his size and length allow him to guard any of the three perimeter positions, and to do so at a high level. He will continue his academic and athletic careers at <strong><em>Loyola University Chicago</em></strong> in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2465140"],"_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-69c2fb8dd57f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miglani, a guard out of <em>Brewster Academy</em> in New Hampshire, checks in at <strong><em>#16</em></strong> among the shooting guards and <strong><em>#127</em></strong> overall. One thing Miglani does really well is shoot the basketball. The 6'3" guard has NBA range on his jumper, can get into his shot off the bounce or in catch and shoot situations, and knows how to move off drives to find open passing windows. He had multiple games of 5+ made threes this winter (including knocking down 9 at Kimball Union) and should be able to continue doing that at the next level. Defensively, he's solid in rotations, does a good job of anticipating the play before it develops, and has the strength to mix it up in the paint. Miglani has yet to announce his plans for next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2955149"],"_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-69c2fb8dd5848"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson, a guard out of <em>West Haven High School</em> in Connecticut, checks in at <strong><em>#19</em></strong> among the shooting guards and <strong><em>#142</em></strong> overall. Johnson just wrapped up a terrific senior season with a CIAC Division I state championship in a triple overtime thriller. The 6'2" guard built off of his strong summer, showing a ton of playmaking ability with the ball in his hands, both in the half-court and in transition. He does a great job of playing at different speeds, uses his length to finish at the rim, and shows high level floor vision as a passer. Defensively, he's highly disruptive, both at the point of attack and in passing lanes, and excels when turning defense into offense in transition. Johnson has yet to announce his plans for next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2868658"],"_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-69c2fb8dd589b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Francis, a guard out of <em>Bridgton Academy</em> in Maine, checks in at <strong><em>#26</em></strong> among the shooting guards and <strong><em>#191</em></strong> overall. The 6'2" guard did a really nice job of buying into the role of a defensive stopper this winter, hounding opposing guards on the perimeter and in the process, creating plenty of turnovers. He does a nice job of attacking closeouts off the bounce, elevates quickly into his pull-up game in the mid-range, and has turned himself into a consistent shooter in catch and shoot situations from behind the arc. On top of all that, he's got some creation ability with the ball in his hands and shows some twitchy movements and a quick first step. Francis has yet to announce his plans for next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2955218"],"_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-69c2fb8dd58ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gocer, a guard out of the <em>Loomis Chaffee School</em> in Connecticut, checks in at <strong><em>#33</em></strong> among the shooting guard and <strong><em>#253</em></strong> overall. A crafty guard, Gocer is capable of getting it done as a both a scorer and creator. He's quick out of his dribble moves, finishes well with either hand around the rim, and does a nice job of being shot ready on the catch from behind the arc. He makes good reads out of ball screens and good decisions with the ball in his hands as a passer. Defensively, he can really sit in a stance and work at the point of attack, while also making plays in passing lanes that lead to turnovers. Gocer has yet to announce his plans for next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out later this week as we continue our <em>Positional Breakdowns</em> with a look at the small forward, power forwards, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->