Player Rankings Update: 2026 Stock Rising Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code SandyHoops25 to save on registration for the </em></strong><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1619/register/the-expo-georgia"><strong><em>Expo – October 12</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2380953"],"_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-68d32d0314586"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crawford is a premier three-point shooter who can torch defenses off the bounce as well. He averaged over 20 points per game and holds multiple D-I offers. His ability to shift between scorer and facilitator gives him high-level value in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2731428"],"_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-68d32d0314607"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Few guards in the class are as natural of a scorer as [player_tooltip player_id='2731428' first='J'Mari' last='Greene']. The sturdy guard thrives in transition and delivers in clutch moments. His jumper is flat but effective from deep, and he uses his strength to bully his way to the rim. Greene's defensive pressure and downhill game make him a two-way difference-maker.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2425855"],"_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-68d32d0314667"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lefty [player_tooltip player_id='2425855' first='Devon' last='McField'] scores in spurts that change games. He gets to his spots, hitting mid-range pull-ups, floaters, and threes from the corners. McField plays with a fiery motor, hustling into opportunities while showing playmaking flashes. His shot-making and leadership fuel his stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2763279"],"_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-68d32d03146c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">South Georgia's best-kept secret might be [player_tooltip player_id='2763279' first='Ja'caiden' last='Cone']. At 6-foot-3, his rangy frame allows him to guard 1-3. Offensively, Cone scores with smooth pull-ups, bouncy finishes, and trips to the foul line, where he's automatic. Coming off a breakout season averaging 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.4 steals, Cone is firmly on the rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2435701"],"_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-68d32d0314724"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After averaging 16 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds at Morrow, [player_tooltip player_id='2435701' first='Andre' last='Jernigan'] has made the move to Langston Hughes. The aggressive guard is wired to score and will be relied upon to provide immediate offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->