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<p>Based on our research and current knowledge, let's take a look at the next players to land their first offers. Coming up on some live periods for D1 and D2 coaches as well as big marquee summer events on the East Coast we should see some serious movement with offers and interest. Here's our list of who we think are next in line. </p>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2208825' first='Zane' last='Saunders'] is set to get some serious looks during the upcoming live periods. The multi-skilled 3/4 hybrid has great length and athleticism necessary to translate his game to the next level. His size alone is enough to get eyes on him, he does display a nice ballhandling skill set, shoots mid-range out very well and athletic finisher in transition. We'd expect a high level D3 to lower level D2 to offer initially with possible higher level D2's to follow give a solid senior season. </li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2319942' first='Uros' last='Petrusic'], [player_tooltip player_id='2319940' first='Ruben' last='Salazar'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1578772' first='Will' last='Taylor'] all of Linsly School all have interest from all levels. Uros looks like D1 size, Ruben has high level D2 skill and [player_tooltip player_id='1578772' first='Will' last='Taylor'] has already caught the eye of higher level D2 coaches. We'll keep an eye on their recruitment and track them through fall league in September. </li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2324788' first='Loakkhae' last='Uth-Smith'] is possibly the biggest surprise on this list as we thought he'd be offered before summer judging from his level of play in spring against top level competition. Uth-Smith has absolutely lit it up and been nothing short of dazzling playing with high energy and efficiency. I'd anticipate a high level D2 offer very soon.</li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='2410034' first='Phoenix' last='Sickles'] is another head scratcher here. Nobody understands why someone hasn't offered this dynamic and very complete player. We'd argue there's nobody in WV that could play as many positions as efficiently as Sickles, however he's not had the right look quite yet. We're still big fans of his game and believe he'll have big opportunity this fall to impress in fall league. </li>
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<li>[player_tooltip player_id='1412065' first='Trevan' last='Bonner'] has thrilled crowds for a couple years now, overcame injury and now ready to jump back in the fire and do battle to show he's good enough to play at the next level. Bonner is certainly a D2 level talent, however many will dock him for his size and pass. But Bonner is just too good for some to pass on and a winner and fierce competitor and that will be enough for the right program. Our flagship NAIA program could just be the perfect landing spot for Bonner, who have put alot of faith in our in-state talent. </li>
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Based on our research and current knowledge, let's take a look at the next players to land their first offers. Coming up on some live periods for D1 and D2 coaches as well as big marquee summer events on the East Coast we should see some serious movement with offers and interest. Here's our list of who we think are next in line.
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