CHSAA Super Hidden Gems

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sleepers article should send some light on a few prospects but we want to dive even deeper. That is right readers let us take a look under some rocks in the city because they're players hiding everywhere. We won't waste any more time on this one let's get started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2303134"],"_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":"u003cdivu003eFrancis was a key member off the bench for Nazareth earning a bunch of minutes at the 4 and 5 spot. He is a terrific athlete with size, plays above the rim, blocks shots and has a nice offensive game. His ability to want to develop a perimeter game really intrigues us and it would take him to an even higher level as a prospect. We are expecting a break out Junior year with the Kingsmen and are excited to see what that coaching staff can do with him.u003c/divu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["921093"],"_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":"u003cdivu003eThe St. Francis Prep program has a very young and exciting core that basically is all returning for next season. While everyone focuses on the excellent guards and Big O we believe Butler could be a breakout candidate. He has some major scoring ability, can play inside or outside, he can be used all over the floor and creates even more space on the offense. Butler has a great skillset, nice size, he's a smart player plus seems very coachable in terrific environment to succeed.u003c/divu003ernu003cdivu003eu003c/divu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1880463"],"_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":"The Ravens are absolutely stacked with D1 guards and it looks as if they are hiding another one in their rotation. We believe Bess should carve out a bigger role next season and should be asked to contribute more. Bess is athletic, can score over guards, drives by defenders, can defend multiple positions and can play above the rim. This offseason should be a big one for the rising Junior who definitely has D1 potential we just have to see how much of a jump he can make.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1404415"],"_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":"Thompson was one of the key scorers for Mount this past season and could have an even bigger year in 2024-2025. He is a big guard who rebounds well, can score inside, is an above average defender and creates a bunch of matchup problems for opposing defenses. His decision making got better throughout the year, he was way more engaged, more effective with the ball and made more winning plays.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2027752"],"_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":"If you know us or have ever read our storiees about Stepinac you know we love the Ratliff twins. While Adonis saw a bit more playing time we wanted to focus on Darius in this article. He is unicorn type build with his ability to create, shoot threes, score around the rim and block shots. This offseason should give him an opportunity to expand his game a little bit which we can't wait to see. We should see both Darius and his brother get an uptick in time and opportunity next year for the Crusaders as they both become stars in 2026.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":[2248991],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"The Vikings had a good year in the league and did a great job developing their young guys. We loved what the young guard Rebracca brought the mix for Joes as one of their primary scorers this past season. His confidence grew each game, he made a ton of shots, had moments where he was the best player on the floor plus gained some great experience. 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