2026 Sleepers to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a handful of 2026's to watch in the AAU season and heading into next year's high school season. They've each shown the tools to be impact players and could take that next step toward elevating their games to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384295"],"_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":"Strong, athletic wing/forward who's already able to make a big difference on the glass with his work rate, positioning, and bounce. He's an efficient finisher at the hoop, doesn't seem to play outside himself, and stays ready for those dump offs in traffic. There's some real potential there for him defensively with his physical make up and he's a guy who can get out and run and fill lanes in transition. He should be one to keep an eye on who could produce a lot more with more minutes next season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2173104"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Long guard with a good motor, exhibits good fundamentals as well as some tough shot making ability. Pretty tenacious and instinctive player who can make plays defensively, getting hands out on passes and block some shots. Has pretty good ball security and awareness and really has the potential to step up and be a leader for Enumclaw next season.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2021600"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"An all-around player who can make plays on both ends of the floor. Marlow plays with great energy, defends jump shooters well, is a tough rebounder, and has good grittiness to his game. Can finish tough buckets inside and has good touch from around the paint, while also sprinkling in 3s from time to time. He was a second-team all-league player this past year.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2021601"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"An exceptional athlete, Henry can create space on the perimeter, put his head down and get to the cup, and has the ability to make highlight plays on both ends. He's been a little inefficient with the jumper at times but has electrifying physical tools and a scorer's mentality. He could jump up to make a nice impact at O'Dea next season with his shot creating and defensive ability.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2021603"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"He has a big frame and a smooth shot that could make him a real threat both from the perimeter and in near the hoop. He can already space the floor and knock down contested 3s with his height and stroke, but he's also starting to use that size and strength to get to the rim and be a bigger factor off the bounce.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660eebbf4276f"} /-->