2026 Rankings: Rising Point Guard Prospects to Know

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at six prospects to get to know at the point guard position in the latest update for the 2026 rankings in North Carolina!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1365507"],"_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-6793accfa6237"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swinney is a rising prospect in the 2026 class out of Freedom Christian Academy. He ranks 10th nationally on MaxPreps in 3-pointers made (95) and 12th in North Carolina in assists per game (6.7) as one of the top scorers in the class. He's putting up 28.9 points, 6.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game for one of the top programs in the NCISAA as they're 6-2 atop the Sandhills Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1907231"],"_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-6793accfa61d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arnold is a point guard worthy of college attention from DI and DII programs in the region given his prowess to fill up the stat sheet. He's producing 14.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.2 steals and fresh off a triple-double (15 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds) in a 99-71 victory over GMC rival Mooresville. They're 17-1 and surging as they look to win another NCHSAA State Title with Lake Norman High. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1414530"],"_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-6793accfa627e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Agyeman is a new face to know in the 2026 rankings at 1 of 1 Academy. He's been a consistent presence in the backcourt with 7.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game on 49 percent shooting from the field and 50 percent shooting from behind the arc. He's a shifty floor general who's finding his way in the backcourt for college programs in the region to get to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608343"],"_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-6793accfa62c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyler is an emerging point guard to know in 2026 class as he continues to assert himself. He's dishing out 7.8 assists per game along with 9.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game and has already put together two triple-doubles on the year in separate outings. He's emerged as a top playmaker as he ranks sixth in the state on MaxPreps in assists per game. He's nearly averaging a triple-double and deserves notice as a DII/DIII prospect in the 2026 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2690046"],"_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-6793accfa6304"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brunson makes his debut at No. 87 in the latest rankings update for the 2026 class. He's one of the top defenders to make note of which could ultimately see him get a nod to the CG position in the near future. For now, he's considered a point guard given his ability to defend the ball with menacing instincts, often holding stifling opponents with his pressure defense. He's a prospect for DII programs in the region to get eyes on given his pedigree for defending and making things happen for others on the hardwood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2449196"],"_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-6793accfa6347"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCotter is having himself a productive junior year in the JL Chambers backcourt alongside two top prospects in [player_tooltip player_id='1682357' first='Markus' last='Kerr'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2023905' first='Tarris' last='Bouie III']. He's producing 12.4 points, 4.2 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 steals per contest as one of the top playmakers in their rotation. He's had no problem sharing the sugar with his counterparts as one of three players averaging double-figures in scoring. He's also knocked down 38 percent (26-for-68) of his shots from 3-point land to contribute there as well. He's emerging as a point guard prospect for DII/DIII/JUCO programs in the region to get on their radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->