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Hoopers on the rise

Hoopers on the rise
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan
July 30, 2025 @ 08:28 PM
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Yann Kamagate
Yann Kamagate 7'0" | C | 2028
CA-S
Jalen Taggart
Jalen Taggart 6'4" | CG | 2027
New E
Diing Maiwen
Diing Maiwen 6'6" | SF | 2026
NY
Blake Hargrove
Blake Hargrove 6'1" | PG | 2027
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some names that are quickly on the come up </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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='2965868' first='Yann' last='Kamagate']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"7'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Darrow","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Expressions","_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-688ac51f91c59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kamagate is a mobile and athletic big who combines physical tools with a developing skill set. He runs the floor well, finishes with authority, and shows flashes of touch around the basket. Defensively, he's active and disruptive, with the ability to guard in space and protect the rim. With his upside and continued growth, Kamagate has the potential to be a high-impact player at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1454276"],"_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-688ac51f91cba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hargrove is a quick, dynamic guard who can both score and facilitate at a high level. He uses his speed to break down defenses and create opportunities for himself and his teammates. Whether he's knocking down shots or setting the table, Hargrove keeps the offense flowing. His blend of pace, vision, and scoring ability makes him a constant threat on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2915911"],"_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-688ac51f91d04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taggart is a talented guard with impressive positional size, allowing him to impact the game on both ends. He scores with confidence and can create for others, showing poise beyond his years. His physical tools and feel for the game make him a tough matchup in the backcourt. Taggart recently picked up a Division I offer from Gardner-Webb, highlighting his growing recruitment.</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":"Hassan Cisse","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St Rays","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-688ac51f91d8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cisse is a skilled guard who impacts the game on both ends with his energy and versatility. He runs the floor hard, rebounds exceptionally well for his position, and consistently helps his team in transition. Offensively, he can knock down the three and create offense with his handle. Cisse's all-around game and effort level make him a valuable piece in any backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2546901"],"_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-688ac51f91dd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cisse is a skilled guard who impacts the game on both ends with his energy and versatility. He runs the floor hard, rebounds exceptionally well for his position, and consistently helps his team in transition. Offensively, he can knock down the three and create offense with his handle. Cisse's all-around game and effort level make him a valuable piece in any backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are some names that are quickly on the come up

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Yann Kamagate Yann Kamagate 7'0" | C St. Francis-La Canada | 2028 CA-S

HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2028

Yann Kamagate Yann Kamagate 7'0" | C St. Francis-La Canada | 2028 CA-S

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Blake Hargrove

Blake Hargrove

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2027
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Class
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Height
6'1"
HS
Hun School
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Hoopers on the rise
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State: New Jersey
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Club: Team Final
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Jalen Taggart

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CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
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CLASS 2027
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Jalen
Taggart CG
Class
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Height
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HS
Putnam Science
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Jalen Taggart

State: New England
School: Putnam Science
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Hassan Cisse

Hassan Cisse

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

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Diing Maiwen

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HEIGHT 6'6"
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Diing Maiwen

State: New York
School: Knox School
Club: Rhode Island Elite
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