Under the Radar Players for the 2026 Class
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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…
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Continue ReadingWith 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.
Anthony Jr. is a quick and shifty guard who can score the basketball in all three levels. His three-point shot is smooth with a high and fast release point. He uses his tight handles to create that extra space on his jump shots and does a nice job at using the eye fake to get defenders in the air. Anthony Jr. will attack the rim whenever he sees an opening finishing strong with both hands. On defense, he can poke the ball free from players multiple times in a possession which then turns into fastbreak points for his team.
Andree is a player who looks to take control of the midrange and painted areas and uses his 6’4″ size to his advantage. He is automatic when knocking down shots in the midrange with his high release point. He can back down smaller players in the paint and look to rise over them for an easy basket. He crashes the glass nicely and can defend multiple positions throughout a game making him a versatile player.
Nayar is an excellent three-point shooter who needs very little space to get his jump shot off. His ability to run the offense while looking to score at will is what makes Nayar a dynamic player. His range behind the arc will get deeper the more he makes in a game. He can stop on a dime and hit the pull-up shot and will use his handles to blow by weaker defenders to get to the rim. Nayar moves laterally well on defense on the perimeter and does a great job of running fastbreaks.
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Mikulka is a sharpshooter and finds creative ways to get open on his shots. His ability to shoot the basketball is just as sharp as anyone else in his class and can heat up in a hurry. He has a quick release and will not hesitate to shoot it if you give him even an inch of room. His range is deep so he must be picked up the second he passes half-court. Mikulka will come off of off-ball screens whenever he can to get open from behind the arc.
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Neumann is a versatile scorer that plays within the flow of an offense as he does not force anything he knows he can’t make. His ability to get to the rim is impressive because of the drag-step move he uses which allows him to get that extra bit of time and space to go up for the layup over multiple defenders. His shot is very quick which makes it difficult to get any sort of effective contest on it. Neumann also plays the pick-n-roll game well setting up his teammates for open shots or taking the open lane himself to the rim.