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Sleeper Prospects in the Clash of the Titans

Sleeper Prospects in the Clash of the Titans
Van Johnson
Van Johnson December 30, 2024 @ 09:00 PM
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Cohen Hyatt
Cohen Hyatt 6'3" | SG | 2026
NC
Kaleb Popotte
Kaleb Popotte 6'2" | PG/CG | 2026
MD
Caleb Ourigou
Caleb Ourigou 6'9" | PF | 2027
NY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Featuring a group of prospects that are not household names. But has have the potential to be a College level prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027754"],"_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-6771e1f7b0280"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Program has him listed as a 2027 prospect. Caleb is active big man that has a good set of hands, catches in traffic, and finishes versus contact in transition or post up. He has good touch around hoop or on pop out at 12-feet. He plays to the rim most of the time but has bounce to finish slam. He is good passer out of double team and will “D” up opponents in the paint. He should see lots of Division 1 showing a lot of interest in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Khaled Al Matteen-Evans","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Seed School (Maryland)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6771e1f7b0393"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's a smart, crafty guard prospect with the ability to produce from either backcourt position. Evans can score the ball in a variety of ways and apply constant, yet efficient pressure from all levels. He possesses a tight handle, quick first step, and great understanding of how to use jabs/fakes to create separation. Evans is a useful playmaker and scrappy defender who regularly outworks opponents for extra opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2675661"],"_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-6771e1f7b0417"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Solid lead guard who can knock down three or jumper off the move. He is a good passer-by who can penetrate and kick or finish at the rim. He has solid two-handed game and can “D” you up too! A prospect to keep tabs on in the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ahmad Evans","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Seed School (MD)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6771e1f7b0515"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Next, we look at a player who possesses an enticing size weigh close to 270lbs.  Production and long-term upside, Ahmad Evans. He's a huge young man, fluid post prospect who can impact a game without requiring a ton of touches. Evans plays hard, finishes around the basket, and anchors the paint defensively. He utilizes his length and timing to consistently alter shots around the basket. Despite his size Evans rebounds and runs the floor well. Next in his development process is working on getting in better condition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Omar Williams","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Seed School (Maryland)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6771e1f7b0605"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player who possesses an enticing crossroads between production and long-term upside, Omar. He's a long, fluid forward/post prospect with great size and flashes of versatility on both ends of the floor. Omar is a nice finisher around the basket and is capable of causing matchup problems with his ability to create off the bounce. He's a useful defender who understands how to defend multiple positions, force turnovers, and overwhelm opponents with his physical tools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2611201"],"_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-6771e1f7b0683"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young two-way guard who showed he can run the show and delivers the rock in transition or off of penetration and kick! He is an excellent passer who sets up plays with solid pull-up jumper. He showed he was comfortable stroking the 3 with consistency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Featuring a group of prospects that are not household names. But has have the potential to be a College level prospects.

Caleb Ourigou

Caleb Ourigou

HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Caleb
Ourigou PF
Class
2027
Height
6'9"
HS
OTE Cold Hearts
|
NY
Sleeper Prospects in the Clash of the Titans
Program has him listed as a 2027 prospect. Caleb is active big man that has a good set...
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Caleb Ourigou

State: New York
School: OTE Cold Hearts
Club: NY Rens
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Khaled Al Matteen-Evans

Khaled Al Matteen-Evans

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Khaled Al Matteen-Evans

School: The Seed School (Maryland)
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Cohen Hyatt

Cohen Hyatt

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Cohen
Hyatt SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Word Of God
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NC
Sleeper Prospects in the Clash of the Titans
Solid lead guard who can knock down three or jumper off the move. He is a good passer-by...
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Cohen Hyatt

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State: North Carolina
School: Word Of God
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Ahmad Evans

Ahmad Evans

HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2025

Ahmad Evans

School: The Seed School (MD)
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Omar Williams

Omar Williams

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

Omar Williams

School: The Seed School (Maryland)
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Kaleb Popotte

Kaleb Popotte

MD
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Kaleb
Popotte PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy
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MD
Sleeper Prospects in the Clash of the Titans
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Kaleb Popotte

State: Maryland
School: Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy
Club: Wiz Kids
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