Offseason Risers To Get Eyes On
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<p><strong>David Qi | G | 2027 | Montverde Academy | @davidqi5_</strong></p>
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<p>A sleeper guard making serious strides this offseason. Qi's confidence is rising with each outing—he's facilitating the offense, rebounding at a high level, and scoring with more consistency. At 6-2, he's vocal on defense and looks more comfortable as a complete two-way guard.</p>
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<p><strong>Lukas Buinevicius | CG | 2026 | Saint Andrew's | @labuinevicius</strong></p>
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<p>Coming off a strong season where he averaged 13.5 PPG and 6.3 RPG, Buinevicius is building on that success this offseason. The 6-6 combo guard has the tools to drop double-doubles and continues to show growth as a go-to option. He's efficient, versatile, and physical on both ends.</p>
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<p><strong>Derick Augustine | G | 2026 | Cornerstone Charter Academy | @bucket_derick</strong></p>
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<p>Augustine has been dominant through offseason reps—fresh off a season with multiple 20+ point games. His toughness, motor, and scoring instincts make him one of the most consistent producers in the state right now. A stock riser.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2530448' first='Brady' last='Kearns'] | G/F | 2027 | Rockledge | @bradykearns15</strong></p>
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<p>A promising 6-6 wing in the 2027 class. Kearns is continuing to come into his own—rebounding well, defending multiple positions, and showing improved scoring tools. He's gaining confidence in his body and flashing more athleticism at the rim.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2640212' first='Xander' last='Gerard'] | CG | 2026 | Saint Andrew's | @Xander__Gerard</strong></p>
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<p>Gerard was already averaging 14.6 PPG and 5.8 RPG, but he's elevated his game this offseason. High IQ combo guard with range, strong ball-handling, and the ability to break defenders down. One of the more polished perimeter players in the 2026 class right now.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2918355' first='Bobby' last='Yelton'] | F | 2028 | Gulf Breeze | @BobbyYelton</strong></p>
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<p>Yelton is ahead of the curve for a 2028. He's reliable on both ends, showing a strong understanding of positioning, rebounding, and smart decision-making. Averaged double digits and 6 rebounds per game at the Titans Invitational—definitely a young name to monitor early.</p>
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David Qi | G | 2027 | Montverde Academy | @davidqi5_
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