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2026 Sleeper Prospects

2026 Sleeper Prospects
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi May 12, 2025 @ 05:00 AM
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Nate Coen
Nate Coen 6'7" | SF | 2026
KY
Jeremiah Stiefel
Jeremiah Stiefel 6'4" | SF/SG | 2026
KY
Donovan Bradshaw
Donovan Bradshaw 6'6" | PF/SF | 2026
KY
Max Meagher
Max Meagher 6'5" | SF | 2026
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are just days away from the first NCAA Live Period of 2025 and there are several 2026 and 2027 prospects who should expect their phones to ring with new schools after the period. While some of the bigger names are easier to identify at this point, there is some quality depth in the class that could see some new colleges start calling after next weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1558737"],"_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-681e84686b534"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bradshaw has already received some attention on the football field but he's also a good prospect on the hardwood. Donovan has good size and length to be an undersized 4 right now. If he continues to improve his overall skill level and shows he can stretch out to the perimeter, he has great size and athleticism to be a big wing at the D2/NAIA level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1592431"],"_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-681e84686b5c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One thing Stiefel doesn't lack is athleticism. He's a top tier athlete in Kentucky's 2026 class. Most importantly, Jeremiah has enrolled and is playing KHSAA basketball now instead of for his home school team where he was expected to get 20+ every game for his team to compete. Now at Danville Christian, look for Stiefel to continue to improve and work his way into a legitimate scholarship level player with an increase in talent level he's competing with every night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1558735"],"_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-681e84686b635"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meagher has the measurables to be a scholarship level wing. Max has the physical tools to impress coaches at every level. The classic example of a player who should think less and just go, Max has shown flashes of being a D1 prospect. When at his best, Meagher is a top player in the 11th region. Looking to his Senior season, if Max can get back to being a downhill attacker and not settle for threes, he could be one of the breakout players in the state in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1955757"],"_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-681e84686b6a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the biggest X Factors in Lexington, Nate checks a lot of boxes that coaches are looking for in a prospect. Coen has legitimate size and is capable of playing above the rim. The biggest thing for Nate is going to be opportunity. It has seemed like he's been snake bitten at times as every time he starts to get some momentum, the injury bug strikes. Look for Nate to be a big time difference maker for both [program_tooltip program_id='2345418' first='Ky' last='Future Elite'] and Douglass if he stays healthy and starts to reach his prospect ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We are just days away from the first NCAA Live Period of 2025 and there are several 2026 and 2027 prospects who should expect their phones to ring with new schools after the period. While some of the bigger names are easier to identify at this point, there is some quality depth in the class that could see some new colleges start calling after next weekend.

Donovan Bradshaw

Donovan Bradshaw

KY
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2026
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Donovan
Bradshaw PF/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Covington Catholic
|
KY
2026 Sleeper Prospects
Bradshaw has already received some attention on the football field but he’s also a good prospect on the...
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School: Covington Catholic
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Jeremiah Stiefel

Jeremiah Stiefel

KY
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Jeremiah
Stiefel SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Danville Christian Academy
|
KY
2026 Sleeper Prospects
One thing Stiefel doesn’t lack is athleticism. He’s a top tier athlete in Kentucky’s 2026 class. Most importantly,...
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Jeremiah Stiefel

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State: Kentucky
School: Danville Christian Academy
Club: Grand Park Premier
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Max Meagher

Max Meagher

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Meagher SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Lexington Catholic
|
KY
2026 Sleeper Prospects
Meagher has the measurables to be a scholarship level wing. Max has the physical tools to impress coaches...
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Max Meagher

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School: Lexington Catholic
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Nate Coen

Nate Coen

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Nate
Coen SF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Frederick Douglass
|
KY
2026 Sleeper Prospects
One of the biggest X Factors in Lexington, Nate checks a lot of boxes that coaches are looking...
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Nate Coen

State: Kentucky
School: Frederick Douglass
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