Underclassmen You Need To Know From Metro North Conference

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some underclassmen who have already seen the floor and are ready to take the next step. With more minutes and opportunities they're poised to grow and develop as this is just the beginning of what could be breakout campaigns. Prep Hoops is also offering a limited time <strong>50% OFF</strong> with code <strong>BlackFriday2025</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2830147"],"_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-6929ad32d2bc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Banister is becoming one of the more intriguing underclassmen to watch for Falcon, and his summer showcase performances only reinforced that. He logged quality minutes against strong competition, showing the poise and confidence you want in a young guard. His ball handling is calm and controlled, his decision making continues to sharpen and he's already proven he can score. What makes him stand out is how comfortable he looks initiating the offense and creating plays that elevate his team. With another full season to gain valuable playing minutes ahead, his development curve should climb fast. Banister has all the ingredients to make some noise heading into his sophomore year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2821762"],"_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-6929ad32d2c3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">White is a name to circle as he heads into his junior season at Sand Creek. After spending most of last year on JV, he proved he could be a real playmaker, averaging 10.8 points and 3.2 rebounds while showing flashes of the versatility coaches love. That production earned him nine varsity appearances, giving him a taste of the speed and physicality at the next level. With his length, skill and ability to impact the game in multiple ways, he's primed to thrive if he secures consistent varsity minutes. This could be the year he takes a major leap and becomes a true difference maker</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":"Isaiah García","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sierra","_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-6929ad32d2ce8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">García is one of those under the radar players for Sierra who showed flashes of real promise in limited action last season. Quick with both his hands and feet, he thrives defensively by racking up steals, contesting shots and forcing turnovers that energize his team. The potential is clear, but what could really elevate his game is a full season of varsity minutes. That experience would not only let him continue honing his defensive skills but also develop into the floor general his team needs, capable of controlling the pace and making plays on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The other names to watch out for this season who are going to make some noise</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kameron Jefferson 2028 F Sand Creek- 6'7 sophomore on varsity this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sam Rothe 2029 The Classical Academy- 6'3 true freshman on varsity this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emilio Coca 2028 CG Mitchell- 4 games played averaged 1.5 PPG on 50% shooting </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zaeveon Shorter 2027 PG Sierra- 2 points scored in 1 game played</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->