Team Preview: NOCO Triple Threat 2026 Matkin

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hailing from Northern Colorado, we get a first look at this group's freshman class, boasting shotmaking and gritty defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1622320' first='Bode' last='Nesbitt'] - Rocky Mountain - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nesbitt has shown creativity as a ball handler while in traffic, showing exciting moves with the ball in his hands. The guard knows how to leverage his fluidity with the ball for driving lanes, doing well attacking downhill, often utilizing the jump stop on kick out passes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1871245' first='Brady' last='Kingsley'] - Windsor - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kingsley shows good defensive anticipation, notably intercepting passing lanes for coast to coast scoring opportunities. A gritty defender, Kingsley will be a valuable contributor all summer.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1622289' first='Peyton' last='Matkin'] - Rocky Mountain - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1860912,"width":244,"height":136,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/126-Peyton-Matkin.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/126-Peyton-Matkin.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1860912" width="244" height="136" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1622289' first='Peyton' last='Matkin']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matkin is a knockdown shooter, proving vital to this group's offensive upside. The 6'2 guard is already dangerous off the catch, while showcasing shotmaking out of the mid-range. He can get to his short fadeaway when needed, already showcasing dependable footwork versus pressure. Not to mention his passing vision off the dribble, seeing the floor before the defense does.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1877575' first='Eli' last='Hughes'] - Fossil Ridge - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hughes is a strong forward who moves constantly off of the ball, maximizing his gravity at all times. The 6'5 forward has soft touch around the rim, contributing on finishes in traffic with either hand. His post touch is something to keep tabs on, knocking down hook shots versus contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1874429' first='Drake' last='Walker'] - Northridge - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker is selfless, getting downhill within a couple dribbles and seeking out kick out opportunities once the defense collapses. The 6'1 guard is a highly impactful glue guy for this group, tying together the halfcourt offense when needed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1951865' first='Aiden' last='McClelland'] - Rocky Mountain - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McClelland already has a dependable shot base, capable of stepping into shots off of movement beyond the arc. The 6'3 guard has the height to score above contests, on top of his necessary confidence to make such attempts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1951866' first='Andrew' last='Schams'] - Windsor Charter - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lanky guard who has above average reach for his height at 6'2, Schams is a serviceable utility guard who makes an impact in a variety of areas. Schams is impactful, rotating onto drivers, more than capable of blocking shots with one hand. On offense, Schams is an impactful passer, moving the ball quickly to find efficient looks for teammates.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1951872' first='Milan' last='Sandoval'] - Rocky Mountain - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sandoval runs the break well along the wings, finding ways to be a scoring threat in the mid-range. The lefty has shown potential with the floater, contributing on these attempts above contests.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1622287' first='Marcus' last='Martinez'] - Windsor- 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":1860904,"width":233,"height":130,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/85-Marcus-Martinez.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/85-Marcus-Martinez.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1860904" width="233" height="130" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martinez has a dependable handle in traffic, typically getting his shot attempts off of secondary creation, coming off of kick outs or swing passes. More than capable of attacking downhill through traffic, Martinez is a patient scoring threat who is a low turnover risk.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kameron Nath - Cheyenne East - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nath is an advantageous cutter and rebounder, making the most of what the opponents give him. A gritty 6'1 guard, the freshman is notably efficient, contributing on shot attempts around the rim, even through immediate contests. On defense, Nath is an aggressive help defender, digging into opponents and doing his best to get the steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->