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Underrated Prospects To Watch Across The Country

Underrated Prospects To Watch Across The Country
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp September 2, 2023 @ 06:30 AM
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Gyasi Hawthorne
Gyasi Hawthorne 6'5" | SF | 2025
CO
Maxwell Muhl
Maxwell Muhl 5'10" | PG | 2026
MI
Justin McCall
Justin McCall 6'3" | SF | 2024
AL
Jahlil Hope
Jahlil Hope 6'3" | SG | 2024
SC
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There are talented basketball players all over the country that are working hard to accomplish their goals. We're going to give college coaches a head start with a look at these underrated prospects from across the country!

The Apprentice School
Jahlil Hope

Jahlil Hope

SC
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Jahlil
Hope SG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Ashley Ridge
|
SC
Underrated Prospects To Watch Across The Country
Hope is a terrific player that looks like he has a game that will transfer nicely to the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
The Apprentice School
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Jahlil Hope

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State: South Carolina
School: Ashley Ridge
Club: Charleston Raptors
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Justin McCall

Justin McCall

AL
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Justin
McCall SF
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Grissom
|
AL
Underrated Prospects To Watch Across The Country
McCall is an elite talent on a scale bigger than his state. He has a lot of vertical...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Justin McCall

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State: Alabama
School: Grissom
Club: Bama Celtics
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Highlights

Gyasi Hawthorne

Gyasi Hawthorne

CO
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Gyasi
Hawthorne SF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Northfield
|
CO
Underrated Prospects To Watch Across The Country
Hawthorne looks like he has a lot to offer at the next level someday. He’s bouncy under the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Gyasi Hawthorne

State: Colorado
School: Northfield
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Highlights

Jaxon Tharp

Jaxon Tharp

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2025

Jaxon Tharp

School: PSAT Academy
Club: San Antonio King Hoops 17u Gold
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Alexander DiPaolo

Alexander DiPaolo

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

Alexander DiPaolo

School: Hagerty High School
Club: Austin Rivers SE Elite 3SSB
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Maxwell Muhl

Maxwell Muhl

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Maxwell
Muhl PG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Rochester
|
MI
Underrated Prospects To Watch Across The Country
Muhl is a very underrated player from the mitten state and one with very obvious next level skills....
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Maxwell Muhl

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State: Michigan
School: Rochester
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