High Potential ’26 & ’27 Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get in on these guys before they really blow up. These 2026s and 2027s are some of the higher potential sleepers in their class who shouldn't be sleepers for much longer. Check out some names who should be able to make the most of the spring season and hit the ground running this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392951"],"_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_0_evaluation":"A freshman wing who thrives on defense, he has the wingspan and athleticism to pair with a high work rate that makes him one of the most interesting players from a defensive standpoint in his class. 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Already has the ability to stretch the floor with the 3-ball and shows up with big blocks on the defensive end from time to time.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2021636"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Another wing with good size, Bell showed increased athleticism this season as his body took the next step in his maturation. He has developed some pretty good bounce and has the aggression to make things happen on both ends at the rim. His jumper is looking better too, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him bust out as one of the top players in his league next season at Capital.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2140862"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"The Chelan freshman has the skills already to be a solid prospect but last year he lacked a little physicality at times. With another spring and summer season under his belt, he could come back to Chelan next winter with a much bigger presence. He already has great timing to block shots both near the basket and further out. He moves pretty well, has all the makings of a kid who can stretch the floor too. 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He's also a heady kid who plays largely mistake-free hoop and is willing to make the right play at the right time.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1863250"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Here's a guard who will pick you up full court and gladly does it for the entire four quarters. He's up there with the best defenders in his class and while that has been his calling card recently, he's also been showing good progress offensively, gaining confidence in his jump shot and showing he can create more reliably off the dribble for his teammates. He's a kid to watch who's already off to a great start this spring with NW Drip.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["2021601"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Henry's a phenomenal athlete who's always shown the ability to create shots at a high level and he's continued to show that ability with WA Supreme this spring. He has big bounce, good stop-and-go, and has looked better shooting off the bounce to sink pullups. 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