Names To Know For The Upcoming 2026-2027 Season; Pt. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">As the grassroots season begins to move towards a close I am going to be dropping articles that list names of players whose names need to be remembered as we begin to look towards the basketball season, and here is part 2 in the series…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2472342"],"_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-6a5f8cd5ef43e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleby is a skilled scoring guard with a strong possession-to-possession motor. His three-level scoring arsenal gives him immediate offensive value because he can punish defenses in more than one coverage: perimeter shots, middle-game opportunities, and attacks toward the rim. He is a high-IQ guard with scoring instincts and feel, who impacts winning even when the ball is not in his hands because he understands spacing, timing, and how to stay connected to the action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2472441"],"_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-6a5f8cd5ef4e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cavonte is a physical wing who brings real downhill pressure. He is versatile and can actually play inside and out. He brings activity on the glass, which shows competitiveness and a willingness to create extra possessions, not just wait for designed touches. The physical brand of ball that he plays gives him a chance to play through contact, punish smaller opponents, and bring a toughness element to the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2726871"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2638407,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a5f8cd5ef56c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jedidiah has come to be known as a disruptive, athletic combo guard, who balances scoring and facilitating. The phrase defensive menace continues to be an identity for him as he bothers ball handlers, speed teams up, and creates momentum swinging plays with his activity and pressure. Offensively, he can score in bunches and has become known as someone who can change a game quickly when he gets rhythm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2472355"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2861600,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a5f8cd5ef5e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evan has emerged as one of the top players in his class, and the emergence can be clearly seen as a result of his size being paired with usable skills that are unique for his size. He is a versatile big who has hands, feet, and feel. He has become more than a stationary post presence as he can score inside and out, as well as put the ball on the floor and attack. He continues to improve his impact as a two-way player who can affect possessions as a finisher, rebounder, paint presence, and defensive anchor. His pick-and-roll ability has also improved with his ability to roll and pop coming out of the screen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2726872"],"_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-6a5f8cd5ef644"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcus has a bankable skill, which is shooting. He has become known as a lethal shooter and not just one of the best in his class, but one of the best in the entire state. His gravity can change spacing on the floor and force defenses to extend, as he has a quick release and deep range. Even though he is a threat every time his team comes on the offensive end of the floor, he is not only a perimeter specialist, as he is a really good rebounding wing. What makes him enticing to coaches at the next level is that he is a competitive shot-maker who pursues extra possessions on the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":3699824,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2893070,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a5f8cd5ef6b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tommy's frontcourt identity is built around physicality, screening, and paint presence. He is really active on the glass, which is going to be a key for the Jaguars this upcoming season. His screening value should not be undersold as he is a physical big who creates space for teammates, allowing them to create advantageous situations. He is a caliber player who can change an offense without needing the play called for him, yet opponents must know that the offense will run through him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->