2026 Unranked Guards to Watch

Joe Esquivel-Murphy May 13, 2024 @ 02:38 PM

<p>The spring AAU season is nearing its end with May nearly half over. The 2026 class is primed for a big impact on the hardwood, especially in the backcourt. Here are the 2026 unranked guards to watch.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421355' first='Kyle' last='Dixon'], 5'11 PG Morris Catholic</strong></h2>   <p>Dixon made plays throughout the 2023-24 season and should carry it over into the spring and summer. The 5'11 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the rim. Dixon is more than just a slasher as he sets his feet before he shoots and wastes little motion in his release. He can thread passes to teammates in the half court and gets deflections on the defensive end. Dixon is a speedy, lead guard prospect whose ability to make plays with the ball in his hands makes him a guard to watch over the next couple of weeks.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1607090' first='Rasheem' last='Yon'], 5'10 PG Life Center</strong></h2>   <p>Yon has the ability to play on and off the ball, making him a prospect to track in the 2026 class. The 5'10 guard has a good handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the dribble and can finish around the basket. Yon rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt and sets his feet before he shoots. He makes good decisions with the ball in his hands and slides his feet on the defensive end. Yon is a speedy, lead guard prospect who has the potential to make plays throughout the spring and summer seasons.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421352' first='Malachi' last='Jeffers-Viera'], 6'1 SG West Windsor-Plainsboro North</strong></h2>   <p>Jeffers-Viera put up strong performances during the course of the 2023-24 season and has the potential to carry it over into the spring and summer. The 6'1 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and is unafraid of drawing contact. Jeffers-Viera is more than just a shooter as he has a nice release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He rips down rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Jeffers-Viera is a physical guard prospect who will be one to track throughout the spring and summer.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2401469' first='RJ' last='Heigler'], 5'11 CG Woodbury</strong></h2>   <p>Heigler had a monster 2023-24 season as he poured in over 400 points. The 5'11 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Heigler is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finish around the rim. He is an underrated passer and plays with good instincts on the defensive end. Heigler had five 20-point games last season and looks to carry over that scoring prowess into the AAU season.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1608251' first='Bryce' last='Hillman'], 6'2 SG Camden Catholic</strong></h2>   <p>Hillman has the potential to breakout over the next couple of weeks with his ability to stretch the floor. The 6'2 guard has a good shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and sets his feet before he shoots. Hillman moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is an underrated rebounder and works hard on the defensive end. Hillman's ability to knock down jumpers from behind the arc will help his stock in a big way.</p>

The spring AAU season is nearing its end with May nearly half over. The 2026 class is primed for a big impact on the hardwood, especially in the backcourt. Here are the 2026 unranked guards to watch.