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Underclassmen Sleepers You Need to Know

Underclassmen Sleepers You Need to Know
David Gardner
David Gardner
October 9, 2024 @ 10:49 PM
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Basketball practices set to begin in the coming weeks, teams will rely upon their upperclassmen to showcase their years of development and lessons learned. Each team will evaluate their underclassmen for future potential and what they can bring to the floor immediately. In this article, we will provide you with four underclassmen who will instantly provide a spark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"JaKeyce Fowler","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln Northstar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67074ebc2ddbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/jfowler_4">https://x.com/jfowler_4</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With impressive length and a guard's skillset, Fowler is a smooth lefty and an effective slasher with a soft touch around the rim. He finishes well and consistently rebounds, quickly pushing the pace to generate fast breaks. His vision helps get teammates involved, and he applies relentless pressure on both ends of the floor. Folwer's ability to finish, combined with his athleticism and hustle, ensures he stands out in transition. With his natural talent and effort, it's only a matter of time before colleges take notice of this prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21197224/6569ec0832e74d0e0c8f62ba' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67074ebc2df21"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nolan O'Neill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lincoln East","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67074ebc2dfa1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/NolanONeill_">Nolan O'Neill (@NolanONeill_) / X</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Neill is a versatile big, comfortable playing both inside and out, he excels at finding space on the perimeter for knockdown shots while also using his size to dominate in the paint. He can dribble into the post and score off either shoulder, showing a polished inside game. Defensively, he knows how to position himself for rebounds and to disrupt opposing players. With his ability to score at all levels and impact the game on both ends, he's poised to open eyes this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21246906/6671132fbc7637de21dae39a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67074ebc2dfc2"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Montae Brown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Omaha Westside","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67074ebc2e02c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/_monntaee">https://x.com/_monntaee</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>A high-energy guard with a relentless defensive mentality, Brown disrupts offenses with his quick hands and creates turnovers. Known for his grit, he's not afraid of the big moments and plays with a contagious intensity that elevates his team's effort. Offensively, he has a quick trigger from deep but can also attack the rim if defenders close out too aggressively. His ability to make teammates better and his fearless play style signal that he will develop into a valuable asset at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17731376/65b81fd84df56c0688671c5c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67074ebc2e04f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lance Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Millard North","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67074ebc2e0b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/lancexsmith">https://x.com/lancexsmith</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mustangs have a strong tradition of developing long, athletic guards, and Smith is the next in line. A three-level scorer, he shoots effectively from beyond the arc and attacks the rim with purpose, constantly keeping defenders off balance. Smith can finish in multiple ways around the basket, making him a versatile offensive threat. Defensively, he's solid and tough to maneuver around, adding value on both ends of the court. With his potential, Smith could follow in the footsteps of talents like Sallis or Harmon, and scouts should put him on their radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/lancexsmith/status/1842761753580450235","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lancexsmith/status/1842761753580450235 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With Basketball practices set to begin in the coming weeks, teams will rely upon their upperclassmen to showcase their years of development and lessons learned. Each team will evaluate their underclassmen for future potential and what they can bring to the floor immediately. In this article, we will provide you with four underclassmen who will instantly provide a spark.

JaKeyce Fowler

JaKeyce Fowler

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

JaKeyce Fowler

School: Lincoln Northstar
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Nolan O'Neill

Nolan O'Neill

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

Nolan O'Neill

School: Lincoln East
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Montae Brown

Montae Brown

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Montae Brown

School: Omaha Westside
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Lance Smith

Lance Smith

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Lance Smith

School: Millard North
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