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Under the Radar Players for the 2026 Class

Under the Radar Players for the 2026 Class
Andrew Herman
Andrew Herman
November 15, 2023 @ 11:32 AM
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Günther Neumann
Günther Neumann 6'3" | PG | 2026
NJ
Matt Mikulka
Matt Mikulka 5'9" | PG | 2026
NJ
Connor Andree
Connor Andree 6'5" | PF | 2026
NJ
Shaan Nayar
Shaan Nayar 6'1" | PG | 2026
NJ
Kareem Anthony Jr.
Kareem Anthony Jr. 5'9" | PG | 2026
NJ
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With so much talent in one class, it can lead to players flying under the radar even though they are just as good if not better than some of the top players in their class. These players all have what it takes to climb up the rankings this season. Here are my under-the-radar players for the 2026 class.

Kareem Anthony Jr.

Kareem Anthony Jr.

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Kareem
Anthony Jr. PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Arts
|
NJ
Under the Radar Players for the 2026 Class
Anthony Jr. is a quick and shifty guard who can score the basketball in all three levels. His...
Written by Andrew Herman
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Kareem Anthony Jr.

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State: New Jersey
School: Arts
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Connor Andree

Connor Andree

NJ
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Connor
Andree PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
CBA
|
NJ
Under the Radar Players for the 2026 Class
Andree is a player who looks to take control of the midrange and painted areas and uses his...
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Connor Andree

State: New Jersey
School: CBA
Club: NJ Shorehots
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Shaan Nayar

Shaan Nayar

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Shaan
Nayar PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Ranney
|
NJ
Under the Radar Players for the 2026 Class
Nayar is an excellent three-point shooter who needs very little space to get his jump shot off. His...
Written by Andrew Herman
Haverford
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Shaan Nayar

State: New Jersey
School: Ranney
Club: New Jersey Panthers
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Highlights

Matt Mikulka

Matt Mikulka

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Matt
Mikulka PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
East Brunswick
|
NJ
Under the Radar Players for the 2026 Class
Mikulka is a sharpshooter and finds creative ways to get open on his shots. His ability to shoot...
Written by Andrew Herman
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Matt Mikulka

State: New Jersey
School: East Brunswick
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Günther Neumann

Günther Neumann

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Günther
Neumann PG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Delbarton
|
NJ
Under the Radar Players for the 2026 Class
Neumann is a versatile scorer that plays within the flow of an offense as he does not force...
Written by Andrew Herman
Franklin &amp; Marshall
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Günther Neumann

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State: New Jersey
School: Delbarton
Club: New Jersey Panthers
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