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Sleepers to Keep an Eye on this Season

Sleepers to Keep an Eye on this Season
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan November 26, 2025 @ 08:54 AM
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Jayden Blakemore
Jayden Blakemore 6'2" | SG | 2026
NY
Diing Maiwen
Diing Maiwen 6'6" | SF | 2026
NY
Denim Trotman
Denim Trotman 6'0" | PG | 2026
NY
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He thrives in transition, pushing tempo, getting out on the break, and completing plays at a high rate. His burst and decision-making make him a constant downhill threat the moment he secures a rebound or turnover. Blakemore's ability to finish on the move gives his team a reliable engine in the open floor.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207282"],"_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-692714bd6243b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trotman is a quick-twitch guard with the ability to change pace and direction on a dime. His burst allows him to consistently get to his spots and create clean looks against tight defense. He plays with control, leveraging his athleticism to rise into pull-ups and attack off the bounce. Trotman's shot-creation and twitch make him a tough cover at all three levels.<br></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":"Josh Smith ","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Nottinghamm","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-692714bd624c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a poised guard who routinely gets to his spots with pace, balance, and purpose. He's a consistent finisher around the basket, converting through traffic and maintaining body control at the rim. His reliability stems from sound footwork and a repeatable approach to shot selection. Smith's finishing consistency gives his team a steady scoring presence they can trust nightly.<br></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-692714bd62506"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maiwen is a constant-impact, two-way player who gets it done on both ends of the floor. He brings reliable production through effort, instincts, and smart decision-making. Defensively, his activity and timing disrupt possessions and generate transition chances. Maiwen's balanced approach makes him a dependable winning piece his team trusts every night.<br></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":"Levi Doughtery","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bedford ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-692714bd6257f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Doughtery is a quick guard who routinely earns paint touches with burst and tight handle. His ability to get to his spots keeps the defense on heels and opens clean scoring windows. He plays with vision and pace, delivering the right reads and passes to make teammates better. Doughtery's two-way effort and downhill pressure allow him to impact winning in multiple facets.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are some underrated hoopers set to rise this season.

Jayden Blakemore

Jayden Blakemore

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Jayden Blakemore

School: Nazareth
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Denim Trotman

Denim Trotman

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Denim
Trotman PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Eagle Academy-Bronx
|
NY
Sleepers to Keep an Eye on this Season
Trotman is a quick-twitch guard with the ability to change pace and direction on a dime. His burst...
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Denim Trotman

State: New York
School: Eagle Academy-Bronx
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Josh Smith

Josh Smith

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Josh Smith

School: West Nottinghamm
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Diing Maiwen

Diing Maiwen

NY
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Diing
Maiwen SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Knox School
|
NY
Sleepers to Keep an Eye on this Season
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Diing Maiwen

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

Levi Doughtery

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS

Levi Doughtery

School: Bedford
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