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Breakout Candidates: 2026 Class

Breakout Candidates: 2026 Class
Devin Record
Devin Record August 29, 2024 @ 01:25 PM
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Grady Walker
Grady Walker 6'5" | SF | 2026
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Chayce Waite-Kellar
Chayce Waite-Kellar 6'8" | PF | 2026
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Jordan Rife
Jordan Rife 6'3" | SG | 2026
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Amare Breedlove
Amare Breedlove 6'3" | SF | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season looming as athletes are headed back to school, here's a handful of 2026 players who I think could have breakout seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863197"],"_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-66d0bd085264f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amare is a very talented wing who is stong on the court. Consistency is key for Breedlove but when he is going and able to let the game come to him, he is hard to stop. He gets his shots off smoothly and has a solid shot from deep. He gets to the rim effectively and knows how to finish around the rim by adjusting through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2383155"],"_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-66d0bd0852702"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grady is set for a big season after having a great showing this summer. He can play inside the paint and outside on the perimeter, being a dynamic athletic wing. It is tough to match his energy on court and is aggressive on the boards, always going 100% when getting the rebound. He works well off the dribble, having a quick first step and using his length to get by defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2380117"],"_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-66d0bd0852781"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Chayce is a big framed post player who knows how to defend the paint at an elite level. He is aggressive on the boards and goes 100% every play. He sets solid screens and rolls hard through the paint, using his big frame to seal opposing players and get himself open looks down by the bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2205051"],"_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-66d0bd08527fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan is a standout on the football field too, being a dynamic playmaker for both sports. He shoots the ball well from deep and is more effective when shooting off the catch rather than the dribble. His mid-range game is more effective off the dribble as he uses his athleticism to stop on a dime and get his shot off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the season looming as athletes are headed back to school, here's a handful of 2026 players who I think could have breakout seasons.

Amare Breedlove

Amare Breedlove

WA
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Breedlove SF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Lincoln (Tacoma)
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Breakout Candidates: 2026 Class
Amare is a very talented wing who is stong on the court. Consistency is key for Breedlove but...
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Amare Breedlove

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School: Lincoln (Tacoma)
Club: Renegades
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Grady Walker

Grady Walker

WA
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Grady
Walker SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Moses Lake
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WA
Breakout Candidates: 2026 Class
Grady is set for a big season after having a great showing this summer. He can play inside...
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Grady Walker

State: Washington
School: Moses Lake
Club: NW Drip
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Chayce Waite-Kellar

Chayce Waite-Kellar

WA
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Chayce
Waite-Kellar PF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Monroe
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WA
Breakout Candidates: 2026 Class
Chayce is a big framed post player who knows how to defend the paint at an elite level....
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Chayce Waite-Kellar

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School: Monroe
Club: Seattle Select High Academic
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Jordan Rife

Jordan Rife

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SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Jordan
Rife SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Archbishop Murphy
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Breakout Candidates: 2026 Class
Jordan is a standout on the football field too, being a dynamic playmaker for both sports. He shoots...
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School: Archbishop Murphy
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