Five 2026 Standout Point Guards
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Western Pennsylvania is full of excellent point guards in the 2026 class. Here are five standouts. Nando Mirarchi PA #224 PG #52 HEIGHT 6'0" POS PG CLASS 2026 View Player Boost Profile Download Image Nando Mirarchi Class 2026 Position…
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Continue ReadingWestern Pennsylvania is full of excellent point guards in the 2026 class. Here are five standouts.
Nando Mirarchi
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Cathedral Prep | 2026
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is a top talent in the 2026 class. The 6’0″ junior point guard has blossomed into a complete offensive threat thanks to his tireless work ethic and skill development over the past year. He has continued to tighten up his handle and improved his first-step quickness. Mirarchi finishes exceptionally well around the rim. His ability to also connect from mid-range off the dribble makes him an incredibly dynamic three-level scorer. Mirarchi’s basketball IQ and feel for running a team are off the charts. Mirarchi takes a true point guard’s approach, striking the ideal balance between looking to create for himself or others.
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Peja Strobl Peja Strobl 6'3" | CG Upper St. Clair | 2026 PA
Peja Strobl Peja Strobl 6'3" | CG Upper St. Clair | 2026 PA
Peja Strobl Peja Strobl 6'3" | CG Upper St. Clair | 2026 PA has been absolutely torching nets on the AAU circuit this spring. He gets excellent elevation and showcases a quick, compact release. Strobl’s range is ridiculous. While he is an elite shooter, he also boasts excellent size and length for a point guard that should translate well at the college level. Strobl showcases impressive vision and court awareness — his basketball IQ is off the charts. Strobl was a standout at major showcases like the DMV Live event and Basketball Without Borders circuit in Europe.
Naron Jackson Naron Jackson 6'0" | PG Barack Obama Academy Of International Studies | 2026 PA is a top point guard in the Pittsburgh City League. He is a great ball handler and has excellent quickness. His ability to quickly change speeds and directions keeps defenders off-balance. Once he gains a step, Jackson finishes exceptionally well around the rim. He has the strength and body control to absorb contact and still convert acrobatic layups. Jackson demonstrates excellent court vision and decision-making and makes great reads out of ball-screens and drive-and-kick situations.
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Amon Hawthorne
Amon Hawthorne
Amon Hawthorne is emerging as one of the most dynamic and complete lead guards in Pennsylvania’s 2026 class. He has elite shooting ability and an effortless release. He thrives as a facilitator for his teammates. Hawthorne’s crossover dribble is knee-buckling, His ability to leverage that move and blow by defenders makes him a threat to attack the rim and finish strong through contact. What separates him is his mature feel for running a team despite his young age. He trusts his passing vision and court awareness and is an unselfish playmaker.
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Jack Wesner
Jack Wesner
Jack Wesner is an intriguing 2026 point guard prospect who has been playing well in summer leagues. His biggest strength is his consistent shooting from deep, particularly in spot-up situations. Wesner moves very well without the ball, consistently relocating to find openings. He has a high basketball IQ. Wesner also takes pride on the defensive end. He showcases excellent lateral quickness to stay in front of ball-handlers as well as active hands to disrupt passing lanes and create deflections. His intensity and effort level on this end of the floor is impressive.