Spring Check In: Rising Sophomores

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A look at Class of 2026 prospects that have already made strides during Grassroots play this Spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2223700"],"_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":"The athletic and competitive lead guard from Millwood is continuing to make big strides and has a huge opportunity to be the lead guard for a team filled with size and shooters.  This gives him the chance to not only raise his own play, but continue to develop point guard traits that makes his teammates better. His impact was apparent with his tempo pushing and ability to get downhill in the halfcourt.  Which resulted in a mix of scoring at the rim for Barrett and great look for his teammates.  He even closed out one contest with a couple a big threes.  Barrett has intangible and athletic traits that can't be taught, which is a great mix for his improving skillset as a two-way lead guard.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2286954"],"_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":"Garrett was up and down during his first year of varsity action at 918 powerhouse Memorial. The highs were very high and hinted at the crazy high ceiling of the prospect. While he currently has the build of a wing, especially with his long wingspan, there's on the ball potential.  Which he is getting the chance to work on this spring and summer.  As an on the ball defender, his combination of wingspan and foot speed allows to hound lead ball handlers. With a gliding type movement profile, he's very capable of pressuring the rim in halfcourt and pushing it in transition.  There's moments where his athleticism is coming in and he's capable of delivering highlight reel finishing above the rim.  Add in some unselfish and good vision, especially in transition, and he profiles as a potential bigger lead guard. If he puts the work in.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2223702"],"_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":"Antwi-Donkor is one of the more fun prospects to watch in 2026, because seemingly with every viewing he has a moment or an addition to his game that brings excitement.  A couple weeks ago in Norman was no different with some of the improvements to dribble moves and improved handle. As one of the younger players in 2026, his rapidly development has placed him as one of the higher ceiling players in the sophomore class.  He's already a monster on defense with his athleticism, with his handles and shooting improving, the sky is the limit for the Westmoore Jaguar","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2223704"],"_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":"At a recent AAU tournament was the first look at the small town prospect since December's Tournament of Champions.  He looked more confident with his handles and was an improved attacker because of this. There were spurts of getting to his spots in the mid-range and hitting pull up jumpers with ease. With his improving ball handling ability to go along with his strong frame and above average athleticism, the Okay Mustang is showing that his small school success can translate to bigger stages.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2277651"],"_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":"Matulis has been one of the 2026 prospects to make the biggest jump over the last 6 months.  His high school season was capped off with a fearless and impressive three game performance at the Class 5A State Tournament. Where he not only showed off good shoot making skills, he also showed that he's one of the top athletes in the loaded 2026 class.  At a recent event, he still hit shots and showed a good basketball IQ by often making the right play. But it looked like he was still getting adjusted to the difference between high school speed and upper level Grassroots speed.  The Booker T Washington Hornet's development will be one of the top storylines to track this spring, as the flashes of his ability to be a dynamic scoring have been bright.  If he can start to fully put it together against top competition, the ceiling is scary.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1987386"],"_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":"Bouncy and fearless, Dubose lives in the paint on both ends as a tenacious rebounder. He not only gets off the floor quick, he does it strongly. Which allows him to corral contested rebounds with ease.  With basketball becoming more spread out, it does open more opportunity for high energy tweeners like the John Marshall prospect.  But his shooting and touch around the rim must continue to improve for him to fully access his high ceiling athletic traits.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6622a6e2d4232"} /-->