2026s That Caught Our Attention with Early Season Film

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have seen a ton of high school basketball games this season!&nbsp; Our staff also is trying to find new film on prospects every day!&nbsp; Here are more 2026s that caught our attention!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845355' first='Latrell' last='Kelley'] (Farragut – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelley has been on the radar since his freshman year putting up numbers at Farragut.&nbsp; He is dropping 30+ on a consistent basis early in the season.&nbsp; Scoring lead gurd with a strong frame.&nbsp; Can shoot it off the bounce from both three and mid-range.&nbsp; Flashes passing feel.&nbsp; Crisp ball handler that is a bucket getter with acrobatic finishes in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Danny Sepulveda (Plainfield East – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Plainfield East wing is a 6'3” small forward with a big body.&nbsp; Works well as a secondary passer making sound reads.&nbsp; Crafty finisher around the hoop on the glass and quick passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323314' first='Mikwan' last='Marshall'] (Rockford Auburn – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Danforth gets most of the attention for Auburn, Marshall is a legit college prospect in his own right.&nbsp; The lead guard is quick and shifty with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Wins off the dribble getting in the paint for acrobatic finishes.&nbsp; Burst blowing past his opponent and gets to the line.&nbsp; Active hands on the defensive end getting steals turning them into points.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217963' first='Isaiah' last='Whitehead'] (TF South – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'8” lead guard has deep range on his three point shot.&nbsp; Dribbles it low to the ground getting through defenders for scores in the paint and passes to temmates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roger LaBorn (West Carroll – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LaBorn is a 6'3” 180 pound wing who went for 40 points against Leland.&nbsp; He went on the road and took their heart out with a massive outing.&nbsp; Shot fakes for straight line takes.&nbsp; Consistently got in the paint for scores.&nbsp; Well built two guard finished well through and around defenders in the paint.&nbsp; Runs the floor hard scoring quite a bit in transition.&nbsp; Good looking three point shot mechanically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2409258' first='Gabe' last='Jensen'] (Geneva – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jensen is a point guard that has an outstanding feel for passing.&nbsp; Really understands how to set others up in both the half court and transition.&nbsp; Deep range on his jump shot to well beyond the three point arc!&nbsp; Has some burst with the ball on straight line takes.&nbsp; Works well in pick/roll situations.&nbsp; Definitely worth a look for small colleges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antonio Potoski (Bradley Bourbonnais – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied small forward that is a capable rebounder.&nbsp; Boxes out well and brings in the rebounds.&nbsp; Competes on the defensive end contesting shots.&nbsp; Decent passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552416' first='Gavin' last='Peppenhorst'] (Breese Mater Dei – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peppenhorst is the go to guy for Breese Mater Dei.&nbsp; At the Wesclin Tournament he averaged 21 points.&nbsp; Slick ball handler at the two guard spot that has solid athleticism.&nbsp; Pure shot from distance.&nbsp; Competes hard on the defensive end including getting a big block.&nbsp; When he gets a head of steam behind him he is tough to stop and is like gumby maneuvering his body finishing in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2831309' first='Asani' last='Dixon'] (Niles West – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Niles West 6'2” guard is a quality shooter that likes to let it fly from the wings.&nbsp; Strong ball handler playing at his pace.&nbsp; Gets to the line at a good clip.&nbsp; Such a pesky defender that got a ton of steals in the tape we watched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Syncere Westbrook (Proviso West – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Westbrook is a 6'1” guard from Proviso West is a solid shooter off the catch that can also hit&nbsp; side step one as well.&nbsp; Makes some acrobatic scoop shots in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2520023' first='Kalvin' last='Leonard'] (St. Francis de Sales – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leonard is a 6'2” guard scored 19 points against DePaul Prep.&nbsp; He is a tough scorer getting downhill.&nbsp; Finished well through contact at the rim.&nbsp; Active defensively turning defense into offense.&nbsp; At his best when getting out in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->