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Biggest Sleeper Prospects in 2026 (Part II)

Biggest Sleeper Prospects in 2026 (Part II)
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson August 25, 2025 @ 07:30 PM
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Sawyer Fike
Sawyer Fike 5'11" | CG | 2026
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Henry Smith
Henry Smith 6'4" | SF | 2026
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Cade Atkins
Cade Atkins 6'1" | PG | 2026
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Coen Miller
Coen Miller 6'4" | SG | 2026
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Drew Lucas
Drew Lucas 6'3" | SF | 2026
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Jalen Sheppard
Jalen Sheppard 6'2" | CG | 2026
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<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part II of the Biggest Sleeper Prospects in 2026 outside the Top 100 of the rankings in North Carolina!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2635488' first='Henry' last='Smith'] - Marvin Ridge</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile prospect at Marvin Ridge High drawing interest from DII/DIII programs; can operate as a playmaker, downhill creator and active rebounder; strong finisher around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1761257' first='Jalen' last='Sheppard'] - Cresset Christian</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recovering from injury nicely at the lead guard role; could very easily find himself inside the Top 100 by season's end; athletic freak with an all-around skill set at the guard; emerging perimeter shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2521046' first='Cade' last='Atkins'] - North Surry</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An underrated prospect at North Surry who's been a consistent force in the varsity rotation; a prospect for DII/DIII programs in the region to track</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2891283' first='Sawyer' last='Fike'] - Independence</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo guard who plays with a ton of energy; due for a strong senior year giiven his knack for shootingn the ball on nthe perimeter and finishing in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2399387' first='Coen' last='Miller'] - North Davidson</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An underrated sharpshooter from deep who's also finding his way as a clean up on the glass; due for a strong senior year for a talented N Davidson squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Noah McKay - Living Water Christian</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Found his stride this spring/summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078488' first='Eastern' last='Carolina Phenomz']; a tweener forward prospect with size for DIII/JUCO programs to take a look at</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2044242' first='Drew' last='Lucas'] - Greenfield</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another sharpshooter to make note of who can also rebound the ball in bunches and defend with purpose; DIII/JUCO prospect in the region</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Take a look at Part II of the Biggest Sleeper Prospects in 2026 outside the Top 100 of the rankings in North Carolina!

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