6 underclassmen to watch this seaosn
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Underclassmen are the future of most basketball teams. These six guys are the present and future of their teams. This article is all about the freshman and sophomores you’ll want to know this season. Ethan Sabec Ethan Sabec 6'8" |…
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Continue ReadingUnderclassmen are the future of most basketball teams. These six guys are the present and future of their teams. This article is all about the freshman and sophomores you’ll want to know this season.
Ethan Sabec
Ethan
Sabec
6'8" | SF
Calvary Christian | 2026
State
FL
| Calvary Christian
Sabec is in for a big season as one of the two frontcourt stars for Calvary Christian. The 6’6 wing has expanded his game by shooting off the dribble from all levels and a confidence boost. He’s already shown a pension for getting hit in fast-paced games and scoring at a high level.
Maddox Harden | Oak Ridge
Harden has an uphill battle for meaningful minutes this season, but his 6’7 frame holds promise. His size provides versatility, but he’s already displaying a wing skillset.
Marcos Alberich | Palmetto
The 6’3 freshman shoots the cover off the ball. It’s early, but Alberich may be the best shooter in the class. He’s a deadly three point shooter with a hair trigger release. He doesn’t force shots, but he doesn’t lack confidence, either. Currently shooting 44% from three to start the season.
Willie Piggott | SLAM Tampa
Piggott’s trajectory is skyrocketing. The 6’5 combo guard has found his confidence and is using it to influence the game on both ends. He’s an athletic competitor who scores through contact as a slasher and knocks down shots beyond the arc.
Jonathan Watts | Edgewater
Watts is another talented freshman who may see more minutes at the end of the season than he does initially. The 6’6 wing is a slender, raw athlete who throws down ducks forcefully. His combination of size and athleticism gives him a defensive upside and a base for an offensive skillset.
Christopher Rupert
Christopher
Rupert
6'9" | C
Crenshaw HighSchool | 2027
FL
| Orlando Christian Prep
The 6’9 2027 is the next big to take the OCP mantle. He has a nose for boards and has solid footwork. Bigs tend to develop late, but Rupert will be worth the wait as he adds strength to his long frame.