Six underrated gems of the Florida HS Basketball Championship run

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Postseason brings out the best of competitors. Some players take the next step in their output, and others are earning larger roles. Here are six ball players who caught my eye along the back end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620353"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1620353' first='Myles' last='Mayfield'] has been on an upward trajectory since last summer, and it isn't stopping. He's playing with more physicality, really moving his feet on defense, and getting to the line in clutch situations. The 6'8 forward has a strong nose for the boards. He's developing a string of the bounce game that allows him to take advantage of his size in the paint.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65df81b11b3bc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217939' first='Xavier' last='Kirkpatrick']</strong> is a physical two-way player playing combo guards at Forest High School. At 6'3, he competes on the boards, finishes through contact, and shoots 37% from three on the season. Kirkpatrick can create within the flow of the offense as a slasher and hits the jumper off the dribble. His combination of length, athleticism, and aggressive play points to a defensive upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2427974' first='Christopher' last='Murray']</strong> is a long, athletic 6'3 combo guard with a knack for scoring. Most of Murray's scoring possessions came in transition or as a slasher. He's a physical driver who finishes through contact. The junior is a solid outside shooter of the catch and flashes a mid range game with contested pull jumpers. Murray is working on his handle and reading the defense during the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With guys like <strong>Josh Theus</strong>, the guard depth of the 2026 class will continue to grow. Theus is a 6'1 guard with an intriguing athletic burst. He can finish above the rim in the break, force turnovers in passing lanes and at the point of attack, and finish around the rim through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2197496"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Ezekiel Udozorh is a hard playing 6'5 guard. He rebounds much bigger than his size, finishes through contact with power, and defends up and down the lineup. The 2025 prospect looks bigger than his listed height and uses all of his frame to be productive on both ends of the floor.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65df81b11b458"} /-->