Under The Radar Guards Who Entered The Final 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature 5 under the radar guards who were major playmakers for their respective teams this season. Each of them is inside the top 70, no easy task after how many seniors put together strong seasons here in Nevada.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3539687"],"_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-69b1f16a7e4e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3539687' first='Micah' last='Cazar'] is a certified sniper who will light it up from beyond the arc if given the chance. He uses his textbook form to stay consistent, and he's more than capable of making 3 or 4 (as we saw in Legacy's game against Losee). His ability to stretch the floor is truly valuable, and he's a big reason the Longhorns went 7-0 in conference play. Although he is a bit more of a combo guard than a PG, he can certainly help someone at the next level.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 13.1 PPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3551435"],"_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-69b1f16a7e552"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3551435' first='Landon' last='Woods'] caught my attention with his scoring for Arbor View this season. He will let it go from the perimeter if defenders are slacking off him, or he can get downhill when he really hits the gas pedal. On the defensive end, he can be a pest with his energy and quickness. While he is just making his way into the rankings, he's a prospect that I believe will continue to improve moving forward.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404178"],"_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-69b1f16a7e599"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2404178' first='Cash' last='Whitehead'] was one of leading scorers in the state this year, averaging 26.2 PPG in his 15 regular season games. He's fairly crafty and has some wiggle, which allows to maneuver around defenders in the paint. He's also good at getting to the line, and his season high was 18 attempts (making 14 of them). He is also the type of player who crashes and the glass, and he used his height (6'5) and he had 4 games where he came down with 10 or more boards. Defensively he applies good ball pressure and can swipe the ball away if his opponents not careful. (4 games with 7 or more steals)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additional 2025-2026 Stats - 2 APG, 8.4 RPG, 4.9 SPG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3551247"],"_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-69b1f16a7e5d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3551247' first='Isaac' last='Powell'] is a shifty floor general who can create his own shot, or facilitate for others. He made 56 3-pointers this season as well, and had 4 or more in 4 of their 25 games. Due to the attention that he draws, he also averaged 3.4 APG and helped generate a lot of the Dust Devils offense overall. Powell stayed active with his hands on defense too, which helped him cause 2.7 turnovers a game. Considering his effort, skill, and competiveness he's a prospect to track in the coming months (his recruitment is still open). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3551366"],"_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-69b1f16a7e615"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3551366' first='Gian' last='Haddock'] cracks the 2026 rankings after being one of go to guys for Desert Oasis this season. He takes good angles to get to the hoop and leverages an impressive vertical to make not so easy buckets. He also has some offensive rebounding skills for a guard, and can score second chance points. As a defender, he uses his lateral quickness to keep his man in front of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->