2026 Rankings: Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 340 players, there are bound to be players that fall under the radar and could make a jump in the next year or so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are 8 sleepers from the junior class to possibly make a jump in the next year:&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1736172' first='Keegan' last='Colter'] <strong>Liberty </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger combo scoring guard can score and defend. He uses his size to get into the lane to score plus has a clean mid-range jumper off the dribble. He will hit the three and he will play heavy minutes next season with the loss of some quality seniors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1633050' first='Sebastian' last='Hatsakorzian'] <strong>St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A point forward is another who has a big opportunity to play heavy minutes next season with the graduation of three senior starters. He most likely will defend the best player on every team and make good reads to his teammates. He can score with jumpers plus get to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1323293' first='Tory' last='Gholston'] <strong>N/A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Coolidge HS standout left the program during the season and announced that he will be transferring. He could change a program with his speed with the ball and his natural scoring abilities with pull-ups and fast drives. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2674058' first='Zion' last='Woods'] <strong>Kellis (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and taller scoring lead guard plays on or off the ball. He scores it with blow by bursts to the basket or will facilitate after he sucks in the defense and throws the dime. He can shoot the three and he will defend well. With some key seniors leaving, he should have a big season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1917869' first='Ethan' last='Sobik'] <strong>Notre Dame Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A post player who is another in a great situation where he will need to produce. The big man has a strong base with good hands and some post footwork. He has a hook shots and can shoot the three plus rebounds at a good clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1571924' first='Sir' last='Myles'] <strong>Casteel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dynamic scoring lead guard will definitely take the reigns of the team with King graduating. He flies in the open court and can feed his teammates plus score. He has deep three point range plus can throw it down on the break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2293079' first='Jayden' last='Cunningham'] <strong>Perry</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cunningham has been waiting his turn for heavier minutes. With a big group of seniors moving on, he may end up starting and breaking out. He can score it many ways from inside and out plus rebounds well for his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2249642' first='Travon' last='Howard'] <strong>Verrado</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger combo guard unfortunately got injured. Once he is fully healthy and ready to roll, he can be a great piece to the puzzle for the West Valley team with scoring from mid to the three and making plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->