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Underrated Talent Class of 2026

Underrated Talent Class of 2026
Photo: Eli Lucero Herald Journal
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez August 14, 2025 @ 07:02 PM
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Bracken Saunders
Bracken Saunders 6'5" | SG | 2026
UT
Gavin Crane
Gavin Crane 6'5" | PF | 2026
UT
Bryson Watson
Bryson Watson 6'4" | CG | 2026
UT
JT Turley
JT Turley 6'1" | PG | 2026
UT
Caden Jackson
Caden Jackson 6'3" | CG | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a batch of underrated players and although there are a lot more these are a few that stand out. Each one of these players has the ability to move up the rankings of course but even though they are underrated they are talented players that all have next level skill sets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2388587"],"_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-689e7927211ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saunders is an underrated talent out in Morgan. Morgan has a squad that can beat some 5A and 6A school. Not sure what the schedule is like this coming year but they will be a tough team to beat. Saunders is athletic and skilled and with great size. Saunders could be the player that just explodes this season and comes out on a tear. Excited to see him rise in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278441"],"_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-689e79272122e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nothing but respect for Jackson and his game. I don't think people realize how skilled this kid is. Jackson can score at will in the perimeter and he has a really smooth game. He has control and he shoots the ball well. When the ball isn't in his hands he does not hide in the corner, he is acrive and moves well without the ball. Jackson catches the ball on the move and keeps defenders on their heals. He has has next level playing ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278451"],"_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-689e792721279"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turley will be on a loaded Davis team and he will have a helping hand in the backcout and will have weapons in the frontcourt as well. He might not be among the scoring leaders but he will impact the game with scoring, rebounding and every other statistical category. Turley is quick and he has vision at the PG position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1959042"],"_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-689e7927212c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watson could be a knockdown shooter and this season the court is his to have take over moments. Watson was the best shooter on the WX team last year and it would be surprising if he gets to the 50 made three's next season mark. Expect him to hit double digits in scoring though. He is underrated. Watson is a nice 6'3 G that can get streaky and break a game wide open. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1960181"],"_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-689e792721309"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This kid has next level written all over him. NWAC school should be drooling over this kid. He is a bit off the radar but he has improved a lot since he was a freshman. Crane has been able to elevate his game little by little nd I thing he has a lot of upside left at the next level. If he can land at the right school they might be able to turn him into a dynamic 3 guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here is a batch of underrated players and although there are a lot more these are a few that stand out. Each one of these players has the ability to move up the rankings of course but even though they are underrated they are talented players that all have next level skill sets.

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Bracken Saunders

Bracken Saunders

UT #17
SG #4
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Bracken
Saunders SG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Morgan
|
UT
Underrated Talent Class of 2026
Saunders is an underrated talent out in Morgan. Morgan has a squad that can beat some 5A and...
Written by Hector Marquez
Snow (UT)
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Bracken Saunders

State: Utah
School: Morgan
Club: Utah Valley Prime

Saunders is an underrated talent out in Morgan. Morgan has a squad that can beat some 5A and 6A school. Not sure what the schedule is like this coming year but they will be a tough team to beat. Saunders is athletic and skilled and with great size. Saunders could be the player that just explodes this season and comes out on a tear. Excited to see him rise in the rankings.

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Caden Jackson

Caden Jackson

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Caden Jackson

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State: Utah
School: Olympus
Club: Utah Hard Knox

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Nothing but respect for Jackson and his game. I don't think people realize how skilled this kid is. Jackson can score at will in the perimeter and he has a really smooth game. He has control and he shoots the…

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JT Turley

JT Turley

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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JT Turley

State: Utah
School: Davis

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Turley will be on a loaded Davis team and he will have a helping hand in the backcout and will have weapons in the frontcourt as well. He might not be among the scoring leaders but he will impact the…

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Bryson Watson

Bryson Watson

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Bryson Watson

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State: Utah
School: Woods Cross
Club: Utah Gold

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Watson could be a knockdown shooter and this season the court is his to have take over moments. Watson was the best shooter on the WX team last year and it would be surprising if he gets to the 50…

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Gavin Crane

Gavin Crane

UT
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Gavin Crane

State: Utah
School: Green Canyon

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This kid has next level written all over him. NWAC school should be drooling over this kid. He is a bit off the radar but he has improved a lot since he was a freshman. Crane has been able to…

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