Texas 2026 Rankings Finale - Top 10 Shooting Guards

The Texas Class of 2026 features a deep group of shooting guards who consistently produced against high-level competition across the state and national circuits. This group blends size on the perimeter, scoring ability, and defensive versatility, with several players proving themselves against some of the toughest schedules in Texas. Many of these guards played major roles in deep playoff runs, state championship games, and national-level events. As the final evaluation of their high school careers, these ten shooting guards separated themselves through production, consistency, and impact in winning environments.    [player_tooltip player_id='2854586' first='Austin' last=''] Goosby closes his high school career as one of the most accomplished guards in the class after earning McDonald's All-American honors. The 6'5" shooting guard has delivered an outstanding season while playing against one of the strongest schedules in Texas. Goosby has been extremely efficient offensively, posting elite shooting percentages while maintaining a strong scoring impact. His athleticism and ability to score at multiple levels make him a constant threat. Texas adds a dynamic perimeter scorer who can contribute early.   ✅ Elite scoring efficiency ✅ Explosive transition scoring ✅ High-level athleticism     [player_tooltip player_id='1560901' first='Dakari' last='Spear'] established himself as one of the most skilled and efficient scoring guards in the country. At 6'4", he consistently produces offensively while competing against one of the toughest schedules in Texas. Spear combines strong shot creation with physical drives to the basket. His aggressive scoring mentality allows him to pressure defenses throughout the game. Texas Tech gains a proven offensive weapon in the backcourt.   ✅ Skilled shot creator ✅ Physical downhill scoring ✅ Consistent offensive production     [player_tooltip player_id='1560944' first='Bo' last='Ogden'] delivered one of the most impressive high school seasons in the class after transferring to [player_tooltip player_id='2854586' first='Austin' last=''] Westlake and helping lead the program to a State Runner Up finish. The 6'6" guard consistently produced offensively and emerged as one of the most reliable perimeter shooters in Texas. Ogden's ability to stretch the floor made him a key offensive piece throughout the season. His basketball IQ and scoring efficiency helped him thrive within a structured system. Texas adds a skilled wing with strong perimeter scoring ability.   ✅ Elite perimeter shooting ✅ High basketball IQ ✅ Consistent scoring production     [player_tooltip player_id='1593831' first='Christian' last='Gibson'] returned this season and helped lead North Shore on a deep playoff run. The 6'5" guard remains one of the most skilled perimeter scorers in the country. Gibson's scoring ability comes from a polished offensive skillset that allows him to create space and knock down perimeter shots. His size gives him an advantage over smaller guards when scoring on the perimeter. UCF adds a guard capable of producing offense at a high level.   ✅ Skilled perimeter scoring ✅ Shot creation ability ✅ Guard size and scoring versatility     [player_tooltip player_id='1590879' first='Bryce' last='Dixon'] developed into one of the more productive scoring guards in the class. At 6'5", he brings strong size to the position along with the ability to score from multiple areas of the floor. Dixon consistently pressures defenses with his aggressive scoring mentality and confidence attacking the basket. His physical tools also allow him to compete defensively on the perimeter. Louisiana Tech adds a guard with size and offensive upside.   ✅ Strong scoring instincts ✅ Guard size and athleticism ✅ Aggressive offensive approach     [player_tooltip player_id='1593892' first='Donovan' last='Criss'] stands out as a physical scoring guard with strong perimeter size. At 6'5", he brings strength and athleticism that allow him to attack the basket effectively. Criss consistently puts pressure on defenses with his downhill scoring ability. His physical approach also helps him compete defensively against opposing wings. UTEP adds a guard with toughness and scoring potential.   ✅ Physical scoring ability ✅ Downhill attacking ✅ Defensive toughness     [player_tooltip player_id='1779015' first='Caden' last='Deffebaugh'] developed into one of the most consistent scoring guards in the class. The 6'5" shooting guard brings a balanced offensive skillset that allows him to score from both the perimeter and attacking the basket. Deffebaugh has shown the ability to produce offensively in multiple situations throughout his high school career. His size and scoring ability make him a difficult matchup for opposing guards. New Mexico State adds a guard capable of providing offensive production.   ✅ Balanced scoring ability ✅ Perimeter shooting ✅ Guard size and versatility     [player_tooltip player_id='1777936' first='Josh' last='Goodwin Jr.'] emerged as one of the more intriguing perimeter prospects in the class. At 6'5", he combines length and athleticism with strong scoring ability. Goodwin consistently impacts games with his energy and ability to create offense. His size allows him to match up defensively against multiple perimeter positions. His overall tools give him strong long-term upside.   ✅ Athletic scoring ability ✅ Length on the perimeter ✅ Defensive versatility     [player_tooltip player_id='1561449' first='Steven' last='Reynolds III'] brings strong scoring ability and perimeter size to the shooting guard position. The 6'5" guard consistently shows confidence attacking the basket and creating offense. Reynolds combines elite skill with an aggressive scoring approach. His ability to contribute offensively makes him a difficult matchup for opposing guards. His production throughout his career placed him firmly among the top shooting guards in the class.   ✅ Aggressive scoring mentality ✅ Physical guard play ✅ Offensive versatility     [player_tooltip player_id='2445867' first='Jayden' last='Buchunam'] rounds out the Texas 2026 shooting guard rankings with strong perimeter size and versatility. At 6'6", he brings length that allows him to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Buchunam has the ability to score from the perimeter while also competing defensively against wings. His size and skill combination give him intriguing potential moving forward. He finishes his high school career as one of the more versatile shooting guards in the class.   ✅ Guard size and length ✅ Perimeter scoring ability ✅ Defensive versatility

The Texas Class of 2026 features a deep group of shooting guards who consistently produced against high-level competition across the state and national circuits. This group blends size on the perimeter, scoring ability, and defensive versatility, with several players proving themselves against some of the toughest schedules in Texas. Many of these guards played major roles in deep playoff runs, state championship games, and national-level events. As the final evaluation of their high school careers, these ten shooting guards separated themselves through production, consistency, and impact in winning environments.