2029 Prospects to Know Outside the Top 30

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sophomore class is very talented and there is some quality depth to the group. With the season not too far away, let's take a look at some 2029s outside the top 20 that could make big splashes this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2988365"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab2aa5ad43fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bowling Green ALWAYS has good guards when they are at their best and after a down year last year, the Purples are on the rise again. [player_tooltip player_id='2988365' first='Tre' last='Thomas'] could be the biggest sleeper in the 4th region. A crafty guard who can score but often is more of a facilitator, Thomas has a strong build and a tight handle. I haven't been able to see Tre shoot a ton from the perimeter but if he has those tools in his bag, we may need to talk about him as a top point guard in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2525393"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab2aa5ad4436"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An underrated athlete who can absolutely wreak havoc on the defensive end of the court, Williams could be a breakout Sophomore in Louisville. With his quick first step, Eli has the tools to live in the paint on offense as well as keep opposing guards out of the paint on the other end of the floor. If Williams continues to improve his skill level, he has the potential to be a double figure scorer this year in addition to his defensive prowess.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3635326"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab2aa5ad4459"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">AJ has a higher profile right now on the football field but he's a very solid basketball prospect as well. Rhodes is physically mature forward who can take a beating on the offensive end and still finish through contact. Defensively, Rhodes is a good two handed rebounder and offers some rim protection. If AJ continues to see his stock take off in football, he could end up a D1 player on the field but he's going to be a good player on the court as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2913122"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab2aa5ad447d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marshall County lost a lot to graduation after making a regional title run last season. In order to get back to Rupp Arena, [player_tooltip player_id='2127277' first='Matthew' last='Langhi'] is going to need some help. That's where Terry could step up and offer a solid secondary scorer to go alongside the Bellarmine commit. With Nate's shooting ability, he can be a catch and shoot guy at a high level but his game continues to improve and there is potential for him to be just as comfortable attacking the rim as he is playing on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381496"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab2aa5ad449c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another really high level shooter, Mason is part of a really good trio for Mayfield in the Sophomore class. While 2 of his teammates earned early D1 offers, I think Mason could be the biggest X factor of the trio. Last time I saw Mason, he had grown and was starting to fill out his frame. If his game has grown like his body has, look for Hopkins to make some noise for Mayfield this season and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->