Cobb County Midseason Report: Emerging Underclassmen (Part 4)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cobb County's high school basketball season has just about reached the midway point and many prospects from the 2027, 2028 and 2029 classes are making their mark. Here's a look at some of the top-performing underclassmen so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125546"],"_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-6967cceb6cf1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott is a scoring combo guard with good size who consistently puts pressure on the defense. The junior is a true three-level scorer and an above-average athlete capable of creating offense off the dribble, getting downhill, and finishing in the paint. He continues to improve as a shot maker and plays with a high level of confidence on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2262493"],"_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-6967cceb6cf87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior is a long, lean, mobile, and athletic forward who brings versatility to the frontcourt. He can finish above the rim, is effective as a screen-and-roll option, and runs the floor well in transition. Moon also shows comfort in short-roll situations, has a developing midrange jumper, and consistently plays with a high motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125566"],"_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-6967cceb6cfce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This high-scoring wing is in the midst of a breakout junior season. Avery brings good positional size, is a true perimeter shooting threat with a quick release, and consistently stretches the floor from beyond the arc. He has a strong feel for the game, attacks closeouts effectively, and finishes well around the rim, making him a prospect Division I coaches should prioritize evaluating this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2436950"],"_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-6967cceb6d00e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the nation's top post prospects in the 2028 class, Julius is a mobile, athletic big man with high-level size and length. He gets off the floor with ease and runs the floor exceptionally well for his position. The sophomore continues to improve as a back-to-the-basket scorer, and with a motor that rarely slows down, he is a major presence on the defensive glass and a consistent shot-altering force.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2767540"],"_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-6967cceb6d04c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Only a freshman, Hudson already projects as a prospect for the highest level of college basketball thanks to his rare combination of size, skill, and athleticism. He shows playmaking ability for both himself and others, can knock down open shots from beyond the arc, and is a constant threat to get downhill and finish above the rim. With a high basketball IQ for his age, Hudson possesses enormous long-term upside as a member of the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->