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Underclassman to keep an eye on

Underclassman to keep an eye on
Devin Record
Devin Record June 25, 2026 @ 04:44 PM
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Luke Blue
Luke Blue 6'1" | PG | 2029
WA
Tae Jackson
Tae Jackson 6'7" | SF | 2029
WA
David “Riley” Martinez
David “Riley” Martinez 5'9" | PG | 2029
WA
Zelalem Poulin
Zelalem Poulin 6'3" | SF/SG | 2029
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 and 2029 classes have quite a bit of talent from top to bottom. Here are some underclassman currently who I feel you should know and keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2621488"],"_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-6a3da14f21a40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zelalem's talent and ceiling is through the roof. He is a pure bucket getter on the offensive side of the ball as he can score from all 3 levels smoothly. He does a great job at getting to his mid-range shots to rise above defenders to get his shot off. His athleticism stands out too, being able to throw down big momentum shifting dunks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2949300"],"_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-6a3da14f21ae2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tae's game took a big jump last year on the court just as a freshman. He knows how to use his size and length to his advantage, getting in the paint and showcasing a soft touch around the rim. He defends at a high level, protecting the paint at a high level and getting his hands in the passing lanes. I am excited to watch his continued growth on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2879459"],"_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-6a3da14f21b59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">David is a smaller guard but doesn't play like it on the court. He stays aggressive on both ends, using his speed and quick reaction time to his advantage. He plays great on-ball defense, staying in front of opposing players with ease and being able to use his fast hand to generate steals or turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3586266"],"_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-6a3da14f21bc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke has been playing awesome this spring and summer. He has elite court vision, always playing unselfish and ready to dish the ball to teammates at all times. He gets to the bucket nicely, playing through contact and being able to stay balanced when going up for the bucket. He has a high ceiling and could be a player who could earn solid next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2028 and 2029 classes have quite a bit of talent from top to bottom. Here are some underclassman currently who I feel you should know and keep an eye on.

Zelalem Poulin

Zelalem Poulin

WA
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Zelalem
Poulin SF/SG
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
HS
Annie Wright
|
WA
Underclassman to keep an eye on
Zelalem’s talent and ceiling is through the roof. He is a pure bucket getter on the offensive side...
Written by Devin Record
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State: Washington
School: Annie Wright
Club: Slow Grind Elite
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Tae Jackson

Tae Jackson

WA
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2029
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Tae
Jackson SF
Class
2029
Height
6'7"
HS
Bonney Lake
|
WA
Underclassman to keep an eye on
Tae’s game took a big jump last year on the court just as a freshman. He knows how...
Written by Devin Record
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Tae Jackson

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State: Washington
School: Bonney Lake
Club: TOT Aces
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David “Riley” Martinez

David “Riley” Martinez

WA
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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David
“Riley” Martinez PG
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Annie Wright
|
WA
Underclassman to keep an eye on
David is a smaller guard but doesn’t play like it on the court. He stays aggressive on both...
Written by Devin Record
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David “Riley” Martinez

State: Washington
School: Annie Wright
Club: Slow Grind Elite
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Luke Blue

Luke Blue

WA
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Luke
Blue PG
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
HS
Seattle Prep
|
WA
Underclassman to keep an eye on
Luke has been playing awesome this spring and summer. He has elite court vision, always playing unselfish and...
Written by Devin Record
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School: Seattle Prep
Club: Seattle Select High Academic
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