Asa is the definition of a late bloomer, going from a guy who didn’t play much in his junior season and was off-the-radar during the grassroots period to an All-Region player who holds three college offers. The offers are from King, Southeastern Illinois, and Southern Union State, with a couple of more having interest in the 6’5″ wing. McQuaker stood out as a two-way playmaker this year, using his size and athleticism to protect the rim, clean the glass, stretch the floor, and finish in the paint.

Asa McQuaker Asa McQuaker 6'5" | SF Blythewood | 2026 State SC isn’t a new name to my radar, but he fits into the mold of a “late bloomer” and someone who will be a high addition to the final Prep Hoops SC Class of 2026 Rankings. He holds an offer from Southeastern Illinois College, and with his combination of length and shooting, it isn’t hard to see why. McQuaker is a confident perimeter weapon and an excellent free-throw shooter, but he also knows how to use his size to affect the game closer to the rim. He was huge on the offensive glass late, turning West Florence’s biggest advantage on its head during a quarter that Blythewood won 27-9. Asa’s 23 points were impressive, but it was the improvement from 2 first-half rebounds to 9 second-half rebounds that won the game.