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<p>Here are some underrated hoopers set to rise this season. <br></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Blakemore is a dynamic guard who consistently finishes around the basket through contact and angles. 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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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Here are some underrated hoopers set to rise this season.
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