Rising Heat: Impressive Prospects Making Moves 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer circuit has drawn a lot of eyes and these names are earning more attention. I want to highlight more underdog prospects. From gritty defenders to smooth-scoring guards, coaches, add these prospects to your radar.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2915363' first='Jasen' last='Francillon'] | G | 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long 6'6 scorer who's been on a tear recently—dropped 48 in a game and averaged over 32 PPG this weekend. Scores at all three levels and makes it look easy. He's hard to guard, plain and simple. Big summer stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Derick Augustine | G | 2026 | Cornerstone Charter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tough, productive guard with a strong motor and scoring feel. He's been stacking 20+ point outings since the spring. Consistent effort and shot-making are helping his stock rise heading into the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2530448' first='Brady' last='Kearns'] | G/F | 2027 | Rockledge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-6 wing with true upside. Starting to play with more confidence—rebounding, defending, and getting downhill better. Still early in his development, but there's a lot to like as his game rounds out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2435247' first='Kaiden' last='Zenkner'] | F | 2026 | Discovery</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A legit 6'10 frame with the right tools. Picked up a Rhodes College offer this summer. Can hit shots, protect the rim, and is still growing into his body. One of the more overlooked bigs in the class right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125500' first='Marcus' last='Nestor'] | G | 2026 | Charlotte</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scrappy, team-first guard who brings toughness on both ends. Scores it in rhythm, defends well, and does the little things. Quietly building momentum with a strong offseason. New school for Nestor moving over to Charlotte for this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xavier Perez | F | 2025 | Lake Nona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perez is a 6-6 athletic prospect that gets active. He defends well, runs the floor, and is starting to score more consistently. Has the tools—just needs to keep trending upward offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2845604' first='Eric' last='Noblin'] | G | 2025 | East River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooter with confidence. Can hit from deep and play off the ball. Picked up offers from Virginia Lynchburg and Dean University. Steady guard who knows his role and competes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->