Sophomore players to keep an eye on

Devin Record November 26, 2023 @ 04:23 PM

Here I am taking a look into the 2026 class and seeing which players within the class could have breakout seasons and be a huge asset for their respective teams.   [player_tooltip player_id='1685499' first='Nolan' last='Wright'] - Sehome HS   Nolan was a huge part of the Sehome team last year as a freshman, consistently getting big minutes from the very beginning of the season. With the majority of the team from last season graduating, Wright is going to step into the lead role. He will have the ball in his hands often and is able to do great things. He attacks the paint well, not being afraid to go at anyone and finish around the rim athletically. He runs the court in transition extremely well, being able to out-run most players with his speed.   [player_tooltip player_id='1685493' first='Doni' last='Burkett'] - O'Dea HS   O'Dea is a stacked team but each player on the team knows what their role is and they all excel at it. Burkett's basketball IQ and natural ability stands out right away. He is a player who can score at will at all 3 levels or facilitate the offense, or just do both at a very high level. He adjusts well on the fly, being able to control his body and his pace smoothly. He's extremely athletic and can hit the deep shot nicely. Doni is a player to watch for years to come.   [player_tooltip player_id='1863196' first='Ethan' last='Harris'] - Camas HS   Ethan is a 6'7" wing who can play a variety of positions on the court. He stepped up big as a freshman last year and worked his way into the starting lineup. Over the summer he has only shown improvements on his game as a whole. He has a soft touch around the rim and rebounds very well, reading the ball off the rim nicely. He has an excellent jump shot and can hit from deep, stretching the floor for Camas.   [player_tooltip player_id='1863195' first='Jackson' last='Whitaker'] - Liberty HS   Jackson has been getting better and better each and every time I see new highlights of his. He is patient on the court and knows what his strengths and weaknesses are. He attacks the paint smoothly with either hand, having great ball control. He shoots the ball well, especially off the catch and shoot but he can also create his own space at a high level. Whitaker is going to evolve his game more and more each week throughout this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1685496' first='Jerome' last='Toby'] - Lummi Nation   Jerome has great control of the game when he's on the court. He handles the ball at an elite level, rarely turning the ball over. He does a fantastic job at running the court in transition, having good vision in the open court. Toby is a leader, being able to elevate all of his teammates games when he has the ball in his hands. His deep shot is consistent and his ability to finish around the rim is very impressive.

Here I am taking a look into the 2026 class and seeing which players within the class could have breakout seasons and be a huge asset for their respective teams.