Flyin’ To The Hoop Saturday 2026 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flyin' To The Hoop once again brought out top talent to Trent Arena for a four day event over MLK weekend. In this article I'll break down the 2026 standouts from day 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2638499"],"_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-678d3e97d1b8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dayton Dunbar got a comfortable victory to open the day and it was the play of their big duo of Taylor and [player_tooltip player_id='2737004' first='Jace' last='Allen']. The pair combined for 27 points and 15 rebounds. Taylor plays with a high motor and has strong hands to catch passes and secure rebounds in traffic. A name small college coaches will start to prioritize this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1705948"],"_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-678d3e97d1bfa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson's scoring ability is unmatched in big games as he dropped 36 points after scoring 40 last season at Flyin' To The Hoop. He also didn't need the foul line, shooting just three free throws. Nobody has better deceleration ability in Ohio as Johnson can stop on a dime and pull-up. Despite not creating a ton of space, Johnson still hits a ton of mid-range contested shots off the dribble. At the end of the game when Garfield made a comeback, Johnson was still competing on both ends with his future college head coach in attendance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1708688"],"_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-678d3e97d1c45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top scorers in northeast Ohio, it should come as a surprise to nobody that he was shooting the lights out against one of the top teams in Texas. Drexler did an excellent job moving without the basketball and knocked down 6 of 8 3-point attempts. As a slasher, Drexler used his craftiness to draw fouls and shot more free throws than Faith Family's entire team. Few guards at the high school level impact the game like Drexler does.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2288543"],"_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-678d3e97d1c8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barnett caught fire in the third quarter knocking down five 3-pointers. A quick athlete, Barnett also scored off a backdoor cut and had an and-1 off a drive set up by a pump fake. One of the top dual sport athletes in northeast Ohio's 2026 class, Barnett will be crucial if the Blue Devils want to get past the regional bracket this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1464982"],"_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-678d3e97d1cd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top point guards on the west coast, Sadler made some big plays for a CIA Bella Vista squad that had a scoring by committee approach. Sadler did a nice job of balancing looking for his own shot and setting up his teammates. One of the deepest teams I've seen this season, CIA Bella Vista is loaded with Division I talent across their roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1535701"],"_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-678d3e97d1d17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olentangy Orange gave CIA Bella Vista a great game and Davis was the leading scorer for the pioneers. A quick athlete, Davis has the ability to score in transition and beat his defender off the dribble. A crafty finisher as well, Davis had a couple scoop layups and could finish off two feet. One of the top quarterbacks in Ohio's 2026 class, Davis is also a standout on the hardwood as well for an Olentangy Orange squad that has state title hopes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2386495"],"_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-678d3e97d1d5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fenton made a big impact for Alter in an overtime thriller they came up just short on. Fenton was rebounding the ball at a high level. Fenton also flashed ball handling ability and can knock down perimeter shots off the catch. On a senior laden Alter squad, Fenton provides nice energy and floor spacing before he is set to become a primary scoring option next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->