Junius didn’t put up big numbers for the 2A champion Knights – 2.6 points, 1.3 rebounds – but the 6-1 guard impressed during the state tournament, coming off the bench to play high-level defense. He’s a bouncy, explosive athlete who moves his feet well and uses his length to impact the game on that end of the floor. Following the graduations of three of the top five scorers from last year’s team, expect to see him step into a much larger role as a senior.

An unknown player without a profile going into the state tournament, Zekiel Junius Zekiel Junius 6'1" | SG Unity Christian | 2027 State IA is on our radar now. A prospect that would be a starter on 95-99% of teams in 2A — if not in the larger classes, too — Junius is a bouncey athlete that is a major plus on the boards and on the defensive side of the floor. He probably should be a starter for Unity Christian, based on talent and physical traits alone.

Popping basically the moment he stepped onto the floor, Junius has a long stride, long arms and burst that most other players in his class don’t have. Though he didn’t play much, he appears to be locked in and does exactly what the Unity staff asks of him. He’ll be a name to watch going into next season. In seven minutes, he posted two points, two rebounds and a block.