2026 Shortlist: PGs

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The contact period for prospects in the 2026 class opens up officially at midnight tonight. Take a look at some point guard names D1 programs should look to contact.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1716474' first='Dionte' last='Neal'] | Reidsville</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neal has seen a few offers already with Reidsville High but the floodgates should really begin to open up for him on the hardwood and on the football field given his recent success. He's a high major target with an ability to average a triple-double at the floor general spot. It will be interesting to see which initial college programs contact him. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1361269' first='LJ' last='Rush'] | 1 of 1 Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rush is another underrecruited prospect in the backcourt out of 1 of 1 Academy with a ton of athleticism in his wheelhouse. He's a lead guard who can score in bunches off his ability to pressure the ball in the open court. He's a name worthy of HM &amp; MM attention once the contact period opens tonight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1556663' first='Nathaniel' last='Q Williams'] | Forsyth Country Day</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a true floor general and pace setter who's come a long nicely at Forsyth Country Day over the past few seasons. He's shown he can run the show and lead his team as FCDS won an NCISAA state title this past season. He's shown he can hold his own despite his stature and proven to be a target for LM &amp; MM programs at the D1 level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1672429' first='Cameron' last='Newman'] | Gaston Christian</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newman has continued his development with Gaston Christian School at the point guard role. He's shown he can bring others along with him and make players better with his ability to find the open man and create in the open court. He's a prospect for D1 programs on all levels to take a look at as he continues to improve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1280985' first='Chaise' last='Smith'] | Washington High</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith has seen things cool a bit since joining Georgia Stars on the EYBL scene but with June upon us, look for him to show his growth with the Pam Pack. He's a menace on the defensive end who's figuring out how to find easy offense with his ability to defend and create opportunities out of defensive rebounds. He's a name for LM/MM programs to get a hold of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->