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Winter Breakout Candidates: Small Schools

Winter Breakout Candidates: Small Schools
Michael Roth
Michael Roth October 22, 2026 @ 01:54 PM
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Brennan Smith
Brennan Smith 5'10" | CG | 2028
OH
Emmen Pettigrew
Emmen Pettigrew 6'4" | SG/SF | 2027
OH
Colben Beucler
Colben Beucler 6'1" | SG | 2028
OH
Brady Jajczyk
Brady Jajczyk 5'11" | PG | 2027
OH
Andrew Elwer
Andrew Elwer 6'3" | SG | 2027
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the next two days I'm going to be breaking down some potential breakout candidates this winter in each region of Ohio. In this article we'll take a look at five players from small schools around the state who could breakout this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347404"],"_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-6ad95316c9aea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Already a state champion, Elwer will have a chance to really blossom into a featured role for a Delphos St John's program that I think has a legit chance to go back-to-back with their depth of talent in Division VII. Elwer will be able to show a lot more of his ball handling and passing ability as a senior and I think his recruitment will slowly pick up steam among regional Division II and NAIA programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3266399"],"_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-6ad95316c9b99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of my favorite new names from the Pumas Fall League, Pettigrew is a next level athlete who can play above the rim and is a monster in transition. Kipp Columbus had a sneaky 15 win season last year and could be even better this winter. Pettigrew can guard multiple positions and will provide two-way impact for his team. Pettigrew has a chance to end up on an all-state team at the end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2532394"],"_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-6ad95316c9c08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jajczyk got better and better each weekend with his Midwest MHC team and by the end of the summer he was making a positive impact almost every time he checked into the game by simply playing harder than basically everybody else on the court. With the amount of top talent than Jajczyk played against this summer, the TVC should be a breeze for the Rio Grande commit. I'd look out for the Tomcats to contend for a conference title as they'll be competing with Racine Southern and Jajczyk's grassroots teammate Reed Brinager for that crown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2890892"],"_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-6ad95316c9c78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beucler was named to an all-state team after only his freshman season at Oak Hill and played a strong role alongside Carson Davis as a sophomore for a Meigs team that was one of the best in southeast Ohio. Beucler is an excellent rebounder for his size and competes every time he steps on the court. I'd imagine Beucler's per game numbers take a big spike this winter for the Marauders as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3767312"],"_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-6ad95316c9cf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another prospect who made a big impact at the Pumas fall league, Smith was one of the top scorers consistently in the league. I liked Smith's ability to beat his primary defender off the dribble and get into the lane. The Chillicothe area has a lot of talent right now as Chillicothe had a big season last year and Huntington had a nice year as well in the competitive SVC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Over the next two days I'm going to be breaking down some potential breakout candidates this winter in each region of Ohio. In this article we'll take a look at five players from small schools around the state who could breakout this winter.

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Andrew Elwer

Andrew Elwer

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HEIGHT 6'3"
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CLASS 2027
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Andrew Elwer

State: Ohio
School: St. John's
Club: Ohio Champion Basketball UA Rise

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Already a state champion, Elwer will have a chance to really blossom into a featured role for a Delphos St John's program that I think has a legit chance to go back-to-back with their depth of talent in Division VII.…

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Emmen Pettigrew

Emmen Pettigrew

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2027
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Emmen Pettigrew

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State: Ohio
School: Kipp Columbus
Club: JH95 (Justice & Hope)

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One of my favorite new names from the Pumas Fall League, Pettigrew is a next level athlete who can play above the rim and is a monster in transition. Kipp Columbus had a sneaky 15 win season last year and…

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Brady Jajczyk

Brady Jajczyk

OH
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Brady Jajczyk

State: Ohio
School: Trimble
Club: Midwest Basketball Club Grassroots

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Jajczyk got better and better each weekend with his Midwest MHC team and by the end of the summer he was making a positive impact almost every time he checked into the game by simply playing harder than basically everybody…

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Colben Beucler

Colben Beucler

OH
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Colben Beucler

State: Ohio
School: Meigs
Club: Midwest Basketball Club Grassroots

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Beucler was named to an all-state team after only his freshman season at Oak Hill and played a strong role alongside Carson Davis as a sophomore for a Meigs team that was one of the best in southeast Ohio. Beucler…

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Brennan Smith

Brennan Smith

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Brennan Smith

State: Ohio
School: Huntington

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Another prospect who made a big impact at the Pumas fall league, Smith was one of the top scorers consistently in the league. I liked Smith's ability to beat his primary defender off the dribble and get into the lane.…

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