6A 1st Round Secret Weapons

Round 1 always shines a spotlight on the big headliners, and several big names look primed to set the tone early in the playoffs. Expectations are through the roof as it all comes down to this. Here are some secret weapons that we know are primed for a big 1st round.   Use code dev30 for 30% off and secure access as we're finally in the postseason, so you don't miss any of our scouting.    [player_tooltip player_id='2506210' first='Garren' last='Solis'] brings that playoff edge you can't teach, and you will need. The senior combo guard plays with tenacity and has quietly raised his production this season. He's a tough rebounder who embraces the dirty work; he'll need to lock in defensively and generate stops. In a one-and-done setting, his energy and willingness to battle could be the difference, and we're expecting a big game.     [player_tooltip player_id='2385906' first='Tristan' last='Moore-Devan'] has turned heads this season and enters the playoffs playing confident basketball. The shooting guard fills the box score with 9.1 points, 3.8 boards, and just under three assists while disrupting passing lanes. Vista Peak will lean on him heavily against Centaurus. Expect him to score, create, and impact winning in ways that don't always show at first glance.     [player_tooltip player_id='2916625' first='Jonathan' last='Pogson'] might not grab headlines, but his steady play has him firmly on the radar. He's a guard who takes care of the ball and keeps the team organized. Pogson adds value with 7.5 points and 4.5 rebounds while doing the gritty work. On a balanced Pueblo West squad, his composure and rebounding could quietly swing a playoff game, and they will need it.     [player_tooltip player_id='3517557' first='Daniel' last='Dunn'] may be labeled a secret weapon, but opposing scouting reports know exactly who he is. He's Prairie View's best player as he's averaging 14.1 points with five boards and three steals a game; he's been the team's engine all year on both ends. He's a steady decision maker and defensive workhorse. Dunn has the tools to take over late and keep their postseason push alive with a big game, and they will need him to be his best.     [player_tooltip player_id='2395659' first='Owen' last='Harding'] fits the definition of a playoff x-factor. The senior wing can impact the game in multiple ways, whether it's scoring bursts, rebounding runs or playmaking in transition. Against Legend, Fairview will need his chaos and versatility. If he sets the tone defensively and plays with energy, he's capable of flipping momentum quickly.     [player_tooltip player_id='2829137' first='Finn' last='Glaser'] is the kind of defensive disruptor every postseason team needs. The junior guard doubled his production this year and averages eight points while anchoring the perimeter with 2.8 steals a night. Opponents may dare him to score, but he's shown he can make them pay. Expect him to be the tone-setter defensively and to be one of the most important prospects on the floor.

Round 1 always shines a spotlight on the big headliners, and several big names look primed to set the tone early in the playoffs. Expectations are through the roof as it all comes down to this. Here are some secret weapons that we know are primed for a big 1st round.