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Must Know Rising Underclassman

Must Know Rising Underclassman
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson July 31, 2024 @ 08:30 AM
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Martay Barnes
Martay Barnes 6'2" | PG | 2027
FL
Gabe Nesmith
Gabe Nesmith 6'6" | SG | 2027
FL
Jayden Joseph
Jayden Joseph 6'2" | PG | 2026
VA
Cayden Daughtry
Cayden Daughtry 6'1" | PG | 2027
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134650' first='Jayden' last='Joseph'] | CG | 2026 | West Oaks | @_jayd1nnn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-2 combo guard product is for sure the real deal as he's shown early in his high school campaign. Joseph is an electric and athletic guard who plays with explosiveness when needed but also has the vision to create and find his teammates. He can light it up from the field with his versatile skill sets that include a solid jumper and acrobatic finishes near the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ian Parham | CG | 2026 | Four Corners | @IanParhamJr</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid <strong>Ian Parham</strong> Jr can potentially be a top guard on the board in 2026 from the state of Florida. Has a few small offers at the moment but is guaranteed to see an uptick with more game film. The 6-6 two-way combo guard has all the physical tools combined with impressive scoring skills to land on a Division 1 roster. Plenty of the time for this kid to develop even more but a must-look for college coaches looking for rising young talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2294408' first='Martay' last='Barnes'] | PG | 2027 | The Academy of Central Florida | @ROCKOUTMARTAY</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talk about putting your name on the map in just your first high school season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2294408' first='Martay' last='Barnes']</strong> earned the 3A District 12 Player of the Year award after leading his team to a 21-7 record while scoring 17.3 PPG. The 6-2 point guard product is a must-watch with the ball in his hands. He's displayed his smooth handles and ability to get a bucket. Another rising 2027 prospect who has the skills to progress into a big-time recruit.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2294409' first='Gabriel' last='Nesmith'] | SG | 2027 | Montverde | @MVABasketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a look at the 2027 class in Florida and you have a 6-6 solid guard prospect who can handle the rock well and contribute double doubles with points and rebound in rising sophomore Gabe Nesmith. He can also provide solid defensive output with his size and length to cause problems for opposing guards. He's starting to make some real noise heading into a pivotal year for his recruitment.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194891' first='Cayden' last='Daughtry'] | G | 2027 | Calvary Christian Academy | @CayDBaller</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has to be one of the notable risers in the South Florida area. Has earned Division I offers already with time to build on recruiting. Looks smooth with the ball in his hands. Dominates the off-season AAU period. One of the top scorers on his high school team as a freshman averaging 12.7 points per game. Has displayed a solid ability to be a multi-level scorer with a solid jump shot when moving to his spots or working off offensive sets.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Jayden Joseph Jayden Joseph Jayden Joseph 6'2" | PG Gillion Academy | 2026 State VA | CG | 2026 | West Oaks | @_jayd1nnn

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