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5 Most Under Recruited 2026 Prospects

5 Most Under Recruited 2026 Prospects
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi August 15, 2025 @ 01:12 PM
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Caiden Smith
Caiden Smith 6'7" | PF | 2026
KY
Braxton Martin
Braxton Martin 6'7" | SF | 2026
KY
Taeshawn Adams
Taeshawn Adams 6'6" | PF | 2026
KY
Acey Stricklin
Acey Stricklin 6'3" | SG/PG | 2026
KY
Reece Davidson
Reece Davidson 6'8" | PF | 2026
KY
Jordan Rawlings
Jordan Rawlings 6'3" | SG | 2026
KY
Jaymes Clark
Jaymes Clark 6'3" | SF | 2026
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who are the five most under recruited rising seniors in the state?&nbsp; We look at them here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2317259"],"_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-689bc915be236"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams had a lot of momentum as a prospect before he broke both wrists in a freak accident during summer basketball. A tremendous run and jump athlete, Taeshawn is a versatile defender and big time rebounder. Players like Adams have gone on to be NAIA All Americans and overseas pros. He should have more offers than he's had so far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543600"],"_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-689bc915be2ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A true Swiss army knife, Jaymes is in a position to shine with the loss of Cole Edelen to prep school. Clark has been the ultimate role player for the last couple of seasons but should be one of the go to scorers for a Male squad that has potential to have the most pure talent in the state. Look for Jaymes to be a contender for regional player of the year and should add more scholarship offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2497743"],"_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-689bc915be32b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith was a complete unknown to me until seeing him this summer. A legit 6'7 who nailed multiple corner 3s in the game I saw, Caiden was one of the top rebounders in Kentucky last season. He averaged nearly 13 rebounds per contest as a Junior. Nicholas County gets overlooked but I think they have two scholarship level players in [player_tooltip player_id='2497743' first='Caiden' last='Smith'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2320639' first='Braxton' last='Martin']. Look for Smith to move way up the rankings in the next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543623"],"_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-689bc915be394"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan missed out on AAU and summer basketball after surgery but he's one of the top shooters in the Senior class and should get some college looks once he's back on the court. A hard worker with strong academics, look for Rawlings to get some open looks off the defenses collapsing on [player_tooltip player_id='1558733' first='Reece' last='Davidson']. As he becomes a more consistent defender, Jordan should attract plenty of college looks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874790"],"_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-689bc915be3fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Acey has been good in every setting I've ever seen him in. Whether it's high school, AAU or camps, Stricklin is a good shooter and explosive athlete who continues to get better. Moving from Murray to Calloway County should allow Acey to become the primary or secondary option for the Lakers and play with the ball in his hands a lot more. I think he can be a scholarship player if he gets the right exposure and plays well in front of the right people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Who are the five most under recruited rising seniors in the state?  We look at them here!

Taeshawn Adams

Taeshawn Adams

KY
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Taeshawn
Adams PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Bryan Station
|
KY
5 Most Under Recruited 2026 Prospects
Adams had a lot of momentum as a prospect before he broke both wrists in a freak accident...
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Taeshawn Adams

State: Kentucky
School: Bryan Station
Club: Kentucky Basketball Club Pro 16
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Jaymes Clark

Jaymes Clark

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Jaymes
Clark SF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Male
|
KY
5 Most Under Recruited 2026 Prospects
A true Swiss army knife, Jaymes is in a position to shine with the loss of Cole Edelen...
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Jaymes Clark

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State: Kentucky
School: Male
Club: Midwest Basketball Club 3SSB
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Caiden Smith

Caiden Smith

KY
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Caiden
Smith PF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Nicholas County
|
KY
5 Most Under Recruited 2026 Prospects
Smith was a complete unknown to me until seeing him this summer. A legit 6’7 who nailed multiple...
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Caiden Smith

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State: Kentucky
School: Nicholas County
Club: Culture ball club
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Jordan Rawlings

Jordan Rawlings

KY
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Jordan
Rawlings SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
North Laurel
|
KY
5 Most Under Recruited 2026 Prospects
Jordan missed out on AAU and summer basketball after surgery but he’s one of the top shooters in...
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Jordan Rawlings

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State: Kentucky
School: North Laurel
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Acey Stricklin

Acey Stricklin

KY
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Acey
Stricklin SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Calloway County
|
KY
5 Most Under Recruited 2026 Prospects
Acey has been good in every setting I’ve ever seen him in. Whether it’s high school, AAU or...
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Acey Stricklin

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State: Kentucky
School: Calloway County
Club: Bryson Warren United
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