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2026’s That Are Like Fireworks

2026’s That Are Like Fireworks
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp July 3, 2025 @ 07:06 AM
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Tyre Acuff
Tyre Acuff 6'1" | PG | 2026
MI
KJ Torbert
KJ Torbert 6'4" | SF | 2026
MI
Brandon Mercer II
Brandon Mercer II 5'8" | PG | 2026
MI
Braylon Frantz
Braylon Frantz 6'1" | PG | 2026
MI
Brendan Slack
Brendan Slack 6'4" | PG/CG | 2026
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4th of July is almost here and that brings with it a longstanding tradition - FIREWORKS! Well, there are some players in the class of 2026 that I'd say are like watching a fireworks show. Let's look at some of the athletes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588191"],"_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-6866725ecd2f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you wonder why he's on this list, then you haven't really seen Frantz play. Three pointers can be electric, and Frantz can put them in by the bunches. I saw him almost overheat the scoreboard during the high school season. Frantz has some flare to his game as well with his quick and decisive handles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588212"],"_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-6866725ecd354"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mercer is a must watch fireworks show. He's a magician with the ball, making it disappear to his defender and putting them on his hip. From there, his balance and body control allow Mercer to put on a show while finishing at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2736348"],"_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-6866725ecd39c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Acuff plays like a firework shot into the air. He can use his quickness and straight line speed to push the pace and make the game fast. Acuff has the ability to catch fire from the perimeter and scorch the nets with his array of triples off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588185"],"_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-6866725ecd3e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slack plays high school ball in Florida (yes he's still averages over 26 a game) but plays his grassroots ball with the Michigan based Midwest Stampede North. He's been in the 30's and high 20's in points on a regular basis the last 2 summers. Not electric enough? Well, on a big stage at a MADE Hoops event in St. Louis he dropped an eyebrow raising 43.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1806404"],"_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-6866725ecd425"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This one is pretty obvious. We all saw East Lansing's run to the state championship. And a lot of us have seen what he did this spring. There's a reason that he's a favorite to win the next Mr. Basketball in Michigan. Torbert can go off on the biggest of stages, making tough plays look easy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 4th of July is almost here and that brings with it a longstanding tradition - FIREWORKS! Well, there are some players in the class of 2026 that I'd say are like watching a fireworks show. Let's look at some of the athletes!

Braylon Frantz

Braylon Frantz

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Frantz PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
St. Clair
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MI
2026’s That Are Like Fireworks
If you wonder why he’s on this list, then you haven’t really seen Frantz play. Three pointers can...
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Braylon Frantz

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Brandon Mercer II

Brandon Mercer II

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Brandon
Mercer II PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Holt
|
MI
2026’s That Are Like Fireworks
Mercer is a must watch fireworks show. He’s a magician with the ball, making it disappear to his...
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School: Holt
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Tyre Acuff

Tyre Acuff

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Tyre
Acuff PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Detroit Central
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MI
2026’s That Are Like Fireworks
Acuff plays like a firework shot into the air. He can use his quickness and straight line speed...
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Tyre Acuff

State: Michigan
School: Detroit Central
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Brendan Slack

Brendan Slack

FL
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Brendan
Slack PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Ida S. Baker-Florida
|
FL
2026’s That Are Like Fireworks
Slack plays high school ball in Florida (yes he’s still averages over 26 a game) but plays his...
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Brendan Slack

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State: Florida
School: Ida S. Baker-Florida
Club: Midwest Stampede
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KJ Torbert

KJ Torbert

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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KJ
Torbert SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
East Lansing
|
MI
2026’s That Are Like Fireworks
This one is pretty obvious. We all saw East Lansing’s run to the state championship. And a lot...
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School: East Lansing
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