Under the Radar 2027s With Notable Early Season Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elijah Bernadin | F | Armwood | @Elijahbernadin7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bernadin set the tone early with a monster opener: 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 blocks. Through six games he's averaging 16.3 PPG and using his 6-7 frame well on both ends — protecting the paint, finishing inside, and crashing the boards with purpose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lil'Darius T Soto Mayor | G | South Fort Myers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the early breakout guards in Southwest Florida. He's leading the team across all major categories and opened the season with a statement 30-point night on efficient shooting (6/10 from three, 11/19 overall). Averaging 24.2 PPG, 5 assists, and 4 steals — tough shot-maker with real playmaking value.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Flagg | G | @NoahF_10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flagg is a physical 6-3, 205 guard who's built to score. He uses his strength well to create separation, attack downhill, and finish through contact. Averaging 17.4 PPG over ten games, he's pushing himself into legitimate breakout territory heading into the winter stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Khylen Eccles | G | Pensacola | @KhylenEccles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eccles has quietly built momentum after leading his team in scoring last season. On a young roster, he embraced an early leadership role and continues to grow as a primary option. With underrated athleticism and rising confidence, he's trending upward as he matures physically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tysen Jefferson | G | North Tampa Christian | @Tysenj_2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jefferson plays with control and craft. He uses angles well, finishes through contact, and makes good decisions at the rim — averaging 17.6 PPG. His quick handle and touch help him score against older, more physical defenders. Strength development will unlock the next step in his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2294544' first='Michael' last='Vilmenay'] | G | TNCA | @VilmenayMichael</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vilmenay is off to a strong start, averaging 14.4 PPG in four games. One of Miami's top young guards, he's fast, competitive, and can get hot from deep in a hurry. A small guard who can fill it up — definitely a name to track as the season goes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2457355' first='Kamarion' last='Kirkland'] | G | Cottondale | @BoodaToShifty</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kirkland is a solid 5'10 guard with energy and toughness. Kirkland defends the ball well, shoots it from three, pushes the pace, and finishes in transition. Shows good passing reads and feel — a guard who impacts the game on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2396978' first='Dwayne' last='Foreman III'] | G | South Lake | @headbandtre13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foreman is leading South Lake with 14.8 PPG and continues to show growth as a decision-maker. His speed and ball-handling allow him to get wherever he wants on the court, and he sets up teammates consistently. With scoring now added to his playmaking base, he's becoming a bigger factor game by game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->