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2026 Sleeper Prospects at the Clash of the Titans

2026 Sleeper Prospects at the Clash of the Titans
Van Johnson
Van Johnson May 30, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
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Anthony Garris
Anthony Garris 6'5" | SF | 2027
VA
Christian Matos
Christian Matos 6'2" | CG | 2026
PA
Saxton Simley
Saxton Simley 6'7" | SF | 2026
MD
Gregory Taylor
Gregory Taylor 6'2" | SG | 2026
MD
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report. I will be highlighting some prospects that are not household names on the circuit. But this group of 2026 prospects have played their way into being a worthy prospect on a collegiate level. The event highlighted rising stars who blend athleticism, intelligence, and technical prowess, offering a glimpse into the exciting potential they will carry into the coming years. From offensive creativity to defensive mastery, these prospects have set the stage for their growth as influential players in their respective positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2247339"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2873017,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68390e299ca54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The smart, heady, lefty combo guard prospect has always been talented and capable of leading a team on both ends of the floor Offers a terrific balance between scoring and playmaking while consistently overwhelming his defensive assignment at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782769"],"_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-68390e299cae7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He is methodically attacking off the bounce using contact effectively to create an angle and to create space.  Adept at creating for himself and probing the floor to get teammates involved.  Saxton doesn't mind mixing it up inside and impacts it in a variety of ways on both ends of the floor. Intrigue by upside and potential as a two-way forward. Saxton is playing for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078456' first='DC' last='Premier'] Club Team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588138"],"_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-68390e299cb52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Solid two guard played with confidence to shoot &amp; attack the rim. Hard downhill driver who can use both hands to finish. Shoots nice floater off the dribble well. Solid on ball defensive guard. Like his size and ability to play on the ball if it's needed. Note Gregory is playing for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078456' first='DC' last='Premier'] UAA Club Team.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2893757' first='Anthony' last='Garris']","_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":"Clarksburg HS (Clarksburg, MD.)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076982' first='Maryland' last='Movement']","_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-68390e299cc51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony is an intriguing long rangy wing ifhe continues to develop. He does a good job of dribble moves and blowing by his defenders after getting a step on them. He does a great job of using his length to score at the rim, finish at the rim and stroke the mid-range jumper. Would like to see him be more aggressive on the offensive end of the floor.</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":"Chase Beard","_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":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Middletown HS (MD)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076982' first='Maryland' last='Movement']","_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-68390e299cd1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A consistent outside shooter, Chase is a guard who is a great piece to have in your offense. He showed off his IQ by playing with tempo, looking for shots early in the possession. Despite this he showed patience, not losing the pace of the offense. He does a great job of getting to his spots but can also beat you to the rim and finish with touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this report. I will be highlighting some prospects that are not household names on the circuit. But this group of 2026 prospects have played their way into being a worthy prospect on a collegiate level. The event highlighted rising stars who blend athleticism, intelligence, and technical prowess, offering a glimpse into the exciting potential they will carry into the coming years. From offensive creativity to defensive mastery, these prospects have set the stage for their growth as influential players in their respective positions.

Christian Matos

Christian Matos

PA
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Height
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PA
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Christian Matos

State: Pennsylvania
School: Archbishop Carroll
Club: K-Low Elite
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Saxton Simley

Saxton Simley

MD
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Saxton
Simley SF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Mt. St. Joseph
|
MD
2026 Sleeper Prospects at the Clash of the Titans
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Saxton Simley

State: Maryland
School: Mt. St. Joseph
Club: Team Takeover
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Gregory Taylor

Gregory Taylor

MD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Taylor SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Pallotti
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MD
2026 Sleeper Prospects at the Clash of the Titans
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Anthony Garris Anthony Garris 6'5" | SF Potomac | 2027 VA

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Anthony Garris Anthony Garris 6'5" | SF Potomac | 2027 VA

School: Clarksburg HS (Clarksburg, MD.)
Club: Maryland Movement
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POS SG
CLASS 2026

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Club: Maryland Movement
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