Recent Grassroots Stars – 2026 Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As grassroots season comes to a close, we've been looking at some recent grassroots stars. These are players that have had excellent games and events as of late. This will be our second look at some grassroots stars from the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Additional recent grassroots stars can be read about below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/07/recent-grassroots-stars-2025/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/07/recent-grassroots-stars-2025/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/07/recent-grassroots-stars-2025-part-2/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/07/recent-grassroots-stars-2025-part-2/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2024/07/recent-grassroots-stars-2026/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2024/07/recent-grassroots-stars-2026/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1806407"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2459e96f31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huckeby was lights out in the Prelude League. In the quarterfinals of the tournament finals, he had 11 points and impressed with his passing and decision making. Huckeby heated up in the semis by dropping a team high 19 points in a hard fought 68-65 win against KY Hoop Dreams. He continues to prove that he's one of the higher basketball IQ prospects in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1961390"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2459e96fbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Diekevers was just all around solid last weekend and definitely drew attention toward his game at Brawl For The Ball. He was one of the most impressive rebounding guards that I saw all weekend. Diekevers has a nose for the ball and he really goes after it off the rim. He was a very consistent and efficient scorer, staying at or around the double figures throughout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588161"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2459e97004"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Even at or near the top, players games can grow. Ryans has always been considered 1 of the top prospects in his class, but I'd also venture to say that he's been 1 of the biggest stock risers this grassroots season. He was at it again at the Peach Jam last week. Ryans initiated contact, used it and played off it. He really utilized his physicality and strength. Ryans finished the Peach Jam in the top 10 in both scoring and rebounding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2112229"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a2459e97043"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I decided to go with another REACH 2026 player here in the last spot. I just can't leave Flavin off the list. Who doesn't want to write about an unselfish post player with good feet, soft hands and the ability to pass the ball. Oh yeah, and he can score with his back to the basket or facing the rim. Flavin came pretty close to averaging a points and rebounds double-double at the Prelude League Finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->