Bay Area Rising Sophomores to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tampa Bay area has a strong group of college prospects in the 2029 recruiting class. Here is a closer look at five prospects we had a chance to evaluate this summer that could be on the rise during the 2026-27 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3215854"],"_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-6a625f198731d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The area's most productive player in the class at this point, Slater impressed with A1 Elite this offseason. He has a unique combination of size, strength, athleticism and skill for a young prospect and showed on the Puma Pro 16 circuit that he is able to be effective against some of the top teams from around the country. He is a three level scorer who is becoming a more consistent shot maker from beyond the arc. An above average athlete who can finish above the rim, Slater also has high level potential on the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3250686"],"_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-6a625f19873cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top scorer for [program_tooltip program_id='2076293' first='Skills' last='Center Elite']'s 15u team, Smith is a scoring guard who can put the ball in the basket off the dribble and off the bounce. He is strong with the ball and a creative finisher in the paint. The rising sophomore has deep range on his jump shot and plays with confidence at the offensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3668855"],"_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-6a625f1987435"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another standout for [program_tooltip program_id='2076293' first='Skills' last='Center Elite'], Greene is a sharp shooting wing with good positional size. He moves well without the ball in his hands and has efficient shot preparation, making him a consistent shot maker from beyond the arc. Greene can attack closeouts off the dribble and uses his size and strength to finish in the paint. He has a high basketball IQ and is tracking up in the 2029 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2524616"],"_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-6a625f198749b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown has an impressive offseason with Lakeland Elite, showing his ability to be a productive lead guard. The rising sophomore is a smart, skilled floor general who, he shoots the ball with confidence. He takes care of the basketball and makes good decisions. Brown changes speeds effectively to keep defenders off balance and understands how to use ball screens to create advantages at the offensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3702158,"_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-6a62621d75bad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Tampa Catholic point guard has positional size, good length and above average quickness and athleticism. He is able to get into the paint and finish over size. The rising sophomore had a prodcutive offseason with [program_tooltip program_id='2076293' first='Skills' last='Center Elite'] and has earned a spot in our updated 2029 player rankings later this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->