Spring 2026 Stock Risers: Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a look at which guards were impressive during the spring evaluation period:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552512' first='Zavier' last='Zens'] -- SG -- Wisconsin Lutheran</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With plenty of talent now gone due to graduation, Zens will certainly have an opportunity to impress this fall. With great positional size and mobility, Zens is a true mismatch problem. He is big and strong enough to score over smaller defenders, yet mobile enough to maneuver around bigger ones. The versatility that Zens brings is extremely valuable and important. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561939' first='Ethan' last='Joling'] -- PG -- Hortonville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've spilled plenty of ink about Joling's physical gifts as of late, but I have been very impressed with how far he has come skill wise. The point guard has excellent court vision and is capable of thriving in several different roles on offense. He also brings a lot to the table as a defender. His size and length allow him to guard multiple positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959723' first='Lamont' last='Hamilton'] -- PG -- Racine St. Catherine's </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dynamic two-way guard with great potential, Hamilton took a big leap forward this spring. The Racine St. Catherine's product showed an ability to impact the game as a passer and point of attack defender. With the ball in his hands, Hamilton is a reliable creator and decision maker. At a recent Prep Hoops tournament, Hamilton boosted his stock. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2045266' first='Michael' last='Wilson'] -- PG -- Madison West </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson is a prospect who I can't wait to watch during the high school season. His game translates very well to winning basketball. A gifted scorer with plenty of passing chops, Wilson is ideal for the guard position. He can run the show well but also knows when it's time for him to get a bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561888' first='Josh' last='Manchester'] -- PG -- Mount Horeb</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the smoother and most offensively gifted prospects in the class, Manchester has never met a matchup that he isn't willing to attack. The Mount Horeb standout makes magic with the ball in his hands. He scores with ease from all three levels, and I have yet to see him struggle to create offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1749722' first='Jakari' last='Smith'] -- SG -- Bradley Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With several impressive physical traits, Smith has made an impression on scouts this spring. The shooting guard is a skilled and versatile shooting guard who can guard, score, and rebound at a very high level. His ability to do many things well is what makes Smith a standout players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1561944' first='Jacob' last='Hibner'] -- SG -- Stoughton </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooter and elite floor spacer, Hibner forcers opposing defenders to get a hand up. When on the floor, Hibner opens up offense for his teammates. He has a quick trigger from beyond the arc and is developing into a complete player on both ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->