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2026 Sleeper Prospects on the scene Part 1

2026 Sleeper Prospects on the scene Part 1
Van Johnson
Van Johnson February 2, 2025 @ 10:20 PM
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Arouna Soumaoro
Arouna Soumaoro 6'6" | SF | 2026
MD
Aaron Shoffner
Aaron Shoffner 6'6" | PF | 2026
MD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the basketball turns world its eyes to the future, the class of 2026 is brimming with talent that promises to take the sport to new heights. While the spotlight often shines on the top-ranked recruits, there are several under-the-radar players who possess the potential to become breakout stars. These sleeper prospects, with their unique skills and undeniable potential, could very well be the future game-changers in DMV area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453744"],"_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-67a043f0a8d10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watched him scored the first 13 points in the Arundel game on Friday. Impress with his ability to face and knock down the 17–19-foot jumper with consistency. Showed the athleticism to finish at the rim. Love his energy on both ends of the floor. Name to monitor this spring and summer.</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":"Kagaba Musiime","_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":"6'7u0022","_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":"West Nottingham 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-67a043f0a8e23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Active two-way forward plays hard on both ends, he gets on the glass, outlets and runs the floor, he can knock down jumper off the trail, or rol to the block and finish with the dunk or the kiss. He can face and create show and go drive and is a good passer out of high post. Look for schools to making a trip up to Colora, Maryland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1963386"],"_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-67a043f0a8e9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Intriguing young wing who hit jumper off the dribble from 17' or attacked rim and finished in traffic. Developing handle but needs to extend shot range to set up drive for the future at next level. He passes well in transition. He gets on glass and starts break with dribble. He will get his share of interest as he matures physically.</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":"Teron Powell","_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":"6'7u0022","_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":"Indian Creek (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-67a043f0a8f5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long and skilled forward caught my eye with his ability to catch it on the face-up, turn and create drive, then finish at the rim with slam or kiss. He hit 17-footer to keep “D” honest and showed he can pass it from high post or off the dribble. He can catch it in traffic and finish and does solid job on glass both in and out of his zone.</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":"Nick Parris","_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":"6'4u0022","_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":"Indian Creek","_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-67a043f0a9017"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aggressive baseline forward that showed he could roll and finish versus contact and is an excellent rebounder with a set of strong hands to snatch it off the glass. He has good feet and a sweet pop out 15-footer that makes him tough for defense to handle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

As the basketball turns world its eyes to the future, the class of 2026 is brimming with talent that promises to take the sport to new heights. While the spotlight often shines on the top-ranked recruits, there are several under-the-radar players who possess the potential to become breakout stars. These sleeper prospects, with their unique skills and undeniable potential, could very well be the future game-changers in DMV area.

Arouna Soumaoro

Arouna Soumaoro

MD
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Soumaoro SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Meade
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MD
2026 Sleeper Prospects on the scene Part 1
Watched him scored the first 13 points in the Arundel game on Friday. Impress with his ability to...
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Arouna Soumaoro

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School: Meade
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Kagaba Musiime

Kagaba Musiime

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

Kagaba Musiime

School: West Nottingham School (Maryland)
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Aaron Shoffner

Aaron Shoffner

MD
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Aaron
Shoffner PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
St. John's Catholic Prep
|
MD
2026 Sleeper Prospects on the scene Part 1
Intriguing young wing who hit jumper off the dribble from 17′ or attacked rim and finished in traffic....
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School: St. John's Catholic Prep
Club: District Basketball Club
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Teron Powell

Teron Powell

HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

Teron Powell

School: Indian Creek (Maryland)
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Nick Parris

Nick Parris

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

Nick Parris

School: Indian Creek
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