2026 West Texas Prospects on the Verge of a Breakout Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The talent pipeline out in West Texas continues to surge, and this year's senior class looks poised to make its loudest statement yet. After strong offseason showings, added physical development, and expanded roles within their programs, several rising seniors are trending toward true breakout seasons.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2766397"],"_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-6932d50bd3179"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2825344' first='Pacheco' last=''] showcased great short-range burst on both ends, shooting the gaps for fast-break steals defensively and turning the corner with speed offensively. His downhill gravity created kick-out opportunities to the opposite-side wings and corners as defenses collapsed. Aggressive off the catch with quick counter moves and no wasted dribbles, finding his pull-up with sharp left-to-right crossovers when iced away from the middle.<br>Shot the ball well from all three levels, raising his arc the further out he moved and maintaining clean mechanics on each level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2555402"],"_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-6932d50bd3227"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This prospect will be a true breakout star this season, competing with elite physical tools, feel for the game, and high-level positional versatility. Good poise in triple threat with a smooth jab-step-into-pull-up shooting motion. Beautiful shooting stroke, with a high enough release to be unfazed by contests.<br>His scoring was evident early as he set the tone with aggressive and efficient shot-making. His touch was phenomenal, softly kissing the ball over the rim with consistent finesse. Coming downhill, Quigley drove with force, striding through traffic, creating contact, drawing fouls, and producing and-1 finishes at will. He made a statement when he exploded from the dunker's spot for a nicely-timed lob dunk which he smashed with two-hands. Not too long after he followed it up with a chasedown block that he sent into the third row, sending the energy through the roof. Weak-side blocks came easy and routinely for him. Quigley also controlled the glass by outjumping and outreaching opponents whenever he was allowed to crash without being touched. [player_tooltip player_id='2555402' first='Braeden' last='Quigley'] capped off the win with a monster double-double performance of 25 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2898236"],"_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-6932d50bd32ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Townes VanHuysen battled down low on the offensive glass, creating extra shot attempts and extended possessions. He wore opponents down with constant effort and physicality every time shots went up. VanHuysen played through the whistle and competed with a true dog mentality, embracing contact, wedging for position, and winning effort plays that tilted the game.</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":"Will McGee","_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":"Brock","_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-6932d50bd33cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Will McGee was elite at turning small advantages into high-percentage paint touches, proving himself as an intelligent and crafty dribble-drive scorer who carved out space with his elbows, hips, and upper-body strength. McGee played low, kept defenders on his back, and used subtle bumps to dislodge their balance without losing his own. His ability to manipulate angles and maintain leverage made him a constant rim-pressure and scoring threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2557959"],"_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-6932d50bd3456"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A hard-nosed lead guard who plays far bigger than his size. He hustled for everything, sacrificing his body for 50/50 balls, competing for rebounds among the trees, and defending with full intensity. Offensively, Cunningham played with a relentless motor, sharp decision-making, and instinctive scoring. Comfortable rising into deep pull-ups off the bounce, showing his natural shot-creation prowess and tough-shot confidence.</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":"Jacoby Boxell","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Brock","_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-6932d50bd3559"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Exceptional shooting touch from both close and long range with consistent mechanics, elevation, and poise. Boxell stepped into his three-pointer with precise left-right footwork, giving him a consistent rhythm through all his catch-and-shoot jumpers. Boxell's balance on the rise and clean follow-through made him a reliable shot-maker every time he squared up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->