2026 Prospects Who Caught My Eye (Part III)
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Over the course of the next several weeks heading into Fall Leagues and showcases, Prep Hoops is taking a deeper dive at the Class of 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 prospects who caught our eyes this summer. This week, we…
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Continue ReadingOver the course of the next several weeks heading into Fall Leagues and showcases, Prep Hoops is taking a deeper dive at the Class of 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 prospects who caught our eyes this summer. This week, we will be starting with the rising sophomores. If you have a player who deserves to be recognized, please send @RossVDG14 on X (Formerly known as Twitter) a direct message.
The 6-7 rising sophomore forward brings all sorts of length and athleticism on the floor. Philon runs exceptionally well for his size and finishes exceptionally well at the front of the rim. His versatility and multi-level skillset have been improving each year as he continues to gain more confidence. Philon is a phenomenal rebounder and shot blocker with his size. Philon will be one of the top ranked wings by the end of this upcoming season, as he is started to gain interest in major D1 programs.
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The 6-5 rising sophomore combo guard has a good feel and understanding of the game. Hartman plays with pure physicality on both ends of the floor using his strength finishing at the front of the rim. He has also gained consistency in becoming a viable perimeter scoring threat and is a very good passer for his size. Hartman has already received offers from Charlotte, Saint Louis, Wichita State and several others.
The 6-8 rising sophomore has gained a ton of confidence this summer playing for Ponte Vedra. Westercamp can score on all three levels as well as defend out on the perimeter despite his size. He has a smooth handle and can pass exceptionally well for his size. He has a knack to pick up the mismatch and can finish at the front of the rim against quicker defenders. On the defensive side, Westercamp rebounds well and is quick to jump the passing lanes where he can get out in transition.
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The 6-2 rising sophomore combo guard is the true definition of a floor general. Earl can run the primary point guard position as well as play off the ball at a high level. He has gained more consistency and has shot from the perimeter with more confidence this summer. He is very explosive on the defensive end where he uses his lateral quickness to guard on the ball and is very active in the passing lanes. Earl has received offers from St. Bonaventure, Stetson and UT-Arlington so far in the early stages of his recruitment process.
The 6-6 rising sophomore wing is very active and plays with tons of energy on both ends of the floor. Paul is a rim protector and a dominate rebounder for his size, as well as running the floor exceptionally well. He is a traditional back-to-the-basket type of player who has great footwork and hands on the interior. He is also gaining more confidence in his mid-range game and will look to expand his game into becoming a true three-level scoring threat. Paul currently holds offers from Bethune-Cookman and Florida State.