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2026 Breakout Watch: 828 Edition

2026 Breakout Watch: 828 Edition
Photo: Phenom Hoops
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson September 24, 2025 @ 05:25 PM
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Asante Martin
Asante Martin 5'10" | CG | 2026
NC
Cade Keller
Cade Keller 6'0" | SG | 2026
NC
Mason Putnam
Mason Putnam 6'0" | CG | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some names for college programs to keep an eye on in the 828 region on the NCHSAA stage with another season of high school hoops approaching!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DISCLAIMER: Breakout Watch is based on stats posted/readily available on MaxPreps or otherwise. To submit stats/prospects for consideration, email: jerran.anderson@gmail.com.</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2339884"],"_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-68d46a0f26b25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A prospect who's put Watauga High on the map in 2024-25; competitive guard prospect who can get after it in a hurry; led the Pioneers this past season with 17.7 ppg and 86 made 3-pointers as a junior; DII/DIII programs should get eyes on him </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2077344"],"_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-68d46a0f26bf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Putnam is a returning guard prospect to keep eyes on at Pisgah High; led the squad last season with 20.3 ppg to go along with 4.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals per contest as a junior; a high IQ junior guard for DII/DIII programs to get eyes on</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":"Dean Lowe","_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":"6'5u0022","_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":"TC Roberson","_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-68d46a0f26d5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sizeable forward/wing at 6-foot-5 with a lot to prove above the rim; racked up 12 double-doubles as a junior this past season and put up 17.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 1.5 apg; versatile presence with a lot to prove heading into his senior year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2521104"],"_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-68d46a0f26e4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high-IQ guard prospect to get to know in the Western region at Owen High; returns after dishing out 4.5 assists per game as a junior; an underrated rebounding guard, snagged 7.1 rebounds per game as well to go along with 20.7 points per game; can fill up the stat sheet in a number of ways in the backcourt</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":"Aaron Jackson","_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":"Polk County","_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-68d46a0f26f80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A rebound-savvy guard prospect to get eyes on over at Polk County High; averaged 8.3 rebounds per contest along with 20.1 points, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game as a junior; leads a returning cast of seniors looking to change last year's result</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at some names for college programs to keep an eye on in the 828 region on the NCHSAA stage with another season of high school hoops approaching!

Cade Keller

Cade Keller

NC
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Cade
Keller SG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Watauga
|
NC
2026 Breakout Watch: 828 Edition
A prospect who’s put Watauga High on the map in 2024-25; competitive guard prospect who can get after...
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Cade Keller

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State: North Carolina
School: Watauga
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Mason Putnam

Mason Putnam

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Mason
Putnam CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Pisgah
|
NC
2026 Breakout Watch: 828 Edition
Putnam is a returning guard prospect to keep eyes on at Pisgah High; led the squad last season...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Mason Putnam

State: North Carolina
School: Pisgah
Club: 10AC Pistons
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Dean Lowe

Dean Lowe

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

Dean Lowe

School: TC Roberson
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Asante Martin

Asante Martin

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Asante
Martin CG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Owen
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NC
2026 Breakout Watch: 828 Edition
A high-IQ guard prospect to get to know in the Western region at Owen High; returns after dishing...
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Asante Martin

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State: North Carolina
School: Owen
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Aaron Jackson

Aaron Jackson

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Aaron Jackson

School: Polk County
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