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Under the Radar Prospects

Under the Radar Prospects
Victor Scott
Victor Scott December 17, 2024 @ 10:16 PM
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Jayquan Mays
Jayquan Mays 6'2" | SG/CG | 2026
AR
Cooper Duerr
Cooper Duerr 6'5" | SG/SF | 2027
AR
Rylen Brown
Rylen Brown 6'6" | PF/C | 2027
AR
Zion Whitmore
Zion Whitmore 5'11" | 2025
MO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we get to look at these prospects who deserve more recognition. They are solid athletes who display their skills and abilities with the best in their respective classes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1315459"],"_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-67624cb546fd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitmore is a guard showing his scoring prowess. He is showing an ability to put together talented scoring drives to power his team. He plays with speed and agility while controlling the ball. He can score with finesse in the paint and hit 3s off the dribble, given space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2475029"],"_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-67624cb547032"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2027 class. He plays with strength and touch under the rim. He secures rebounds physically and finds teammates well out of the post. He is a mobile paint protector that wins battles down low.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2774874' first='Cooper' last='Duerr']","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ozark High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"AAO Flight","_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-67624cb5470d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duerr is another very underrated wing prospect. He can score at all 3 levels with his skillset and size. He has a solid understanding of playing with and without the ball. He shows his IQ on both ends displaying smart positioning and movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2790521' first='Jayquan' last='Mays']","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"England High School","_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-67624cb54715b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mays is a solid combo guard prospect who can score, facilitate, and guard the perimeter. He plays with effort in control of the ball, setting the table with strong passing and playmaking ability. He can score from inside the arc and outside with some sharp ball handling moves to create space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

In this article, we get to look at these prospects who deserve more recognition. They are solid athletes who display their skills and abilities with the best in their respective classes.

Zion Whitmore

Zion Whitmore

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS N/A
CLASS 2025
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Zion
Whitmore
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Farmington
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MO
Under the Radar Prospects
Whitmore is a guard showing his scoring prowess. He is showing an ability to put together talented scoring...
Written by Victor Scott
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Zion Whitmore

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State: Missouri
School: Farmington
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Rylen Brown

Rylen Brown

AR
PF/C
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2027
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Rylen
Brown PF/C
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
HS
Cedar Ridge
|
AR
Under the Radar Prospects
Brown is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2027 class. He plays with strength and touch...
Written by Victor Scott
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State: Arkansas
School: Cedar Ridge
Club: AR Hawks
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Cooper Duerr Cooper Duerr Cooper Duerr 6'5" | SG/SF Ozark | 2027 State AR

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027

Cooper Duerr Cooper Duerr Cooper Duerr 6'5" | SG/SF Ozark | 2027 State AR

School: Ozark High School
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Jayquan Mays Jayquan Mays 6'2" | SG/CG England | 2026 State AR

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026

Jayquan Mays Jayquan Mays 6'2" | SG/CG England | 2026 State AR

School: England High School
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