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2029 Rankings: High Potential Prospects Part 1

2029 Rankings: High Potential Prospects Part 1
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi January 29, 2026 @ 01:32 PM
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Truk Jennings
Truk Jennings 6'7" | C | 2029
KY
Luke Marcum
Luke Marcum 5'11" | PG/SG | 2029
KY
Jamari Saydee
Jamari Saydee 6'3" | SF/SG | 2029
KY
Kamden Thompson
Kamden Thompson 6'0" | PG/SG | 2029
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a month left in their Freshman seasons, several players have emerged in this 2029 class over the last two months. On top of that, the class has a ton of depth across all positions. Especially in the back court. Here's a look at some players in this class who have a lot of long term potential but may not be seeing a lot of opportunity right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2947569"],"_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-697b6f7f61e43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saydee has all the measurables you look for in a young prospect. He's very athletic and continues to improve his skill level. While Jamari has not seen a ton of playing time for Central this season, don't be surprised if he becomes the primary option for the Yellow Jackets as a Sophomore. Jamari is the type of player could have a huge AAU season, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2983963"],"_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-697b6f7f61ebc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jennings is still coming back from injuries that cost him an entire season but he has been effective in a limited role this season for Adair. One of the few true bigs in this Freshman class, Jennings is a big body who can be physical around the bucket and also offers solid rebounding and some rim protection as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2982463"],"_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-697b6f7f61f1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcum is a heady point guard who is playing freshman and JV for Douglass right now but could be their PG of the future. A crafty play maker who can score the ball in the paint or by knocking down shots, Luke can score or create for others. He's a high IQ playmaker whose stock will improve as he gets stronger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2851899"],"_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-697b6f7f61f73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson, like Marcum, is a high IQ point guard whose best basketball is all ahead of him. Kamden is capable of scoring or facilitating when he's got the ball in his hands. He will need to continue getting stronger and improve his lateral quickness but Thompson could go from relative anonymity this season to being a top guard in Louisville as a Sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With a month left in their Freshman seasons, several players have emerged in this 2029 class over the last two months. On top of that, the class has a ton of depth across all positions. Especially in the back court. Here's a look at some players in this class who have a lot of long term potential but may not be seeing a lot of opportunity right now.

Jamari Saydee

Jamari Saydee

KY
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Jamari
Saydee SF/SG
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
HS
Central
|
KY
2029 Rankings: High Potential Prospects Part 1
Saydee has all the measurables you look for in a young prospect. He’s very athletic and continues to...
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Truk Jennings

Truk Jennings

KY
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2029
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Truk
Jennings C
Class
2029
Height
6'7"
HS
Adair County
|
KY
2029 Rankings: High Potential Prospects Part 1
Jennings is still coming back from injuries that cost him an entire season but he has been effective...
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Truk Jennings

State: Kentucky
School: Adair County
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Luke Marcum

Luke Marcum

KY
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Luke
Marcum PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Frederick Douglass
|
KY
2029 Rankings: High Potential Prospects Part 1
Marcum is a heady point guard who is playing freshman and JV for Douglass right now but could...
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State: Kentucky
School: Frederick Douglass
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Kamden Thompson

Kamden Thompson

KY
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Kamden
Thompson PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
HS
Ballard
|
KY
2029 Rankings: High Potential Prospects Part 1
Thompson, like Marcum, is a high IQ point guard whose best basketball is all ahead of him. Kamden...
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School: Ballard
Club: Bates Fundamentals
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