2026 Under the Radar Prospects Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class of prospects in Washington is starting to assert themselves on the court. Presidents Day weekend marked the first major tournament date that included full recruiting with every level of college coaches on the road. Many of these athletes may have played at the ninth-grade or junior varsity level during the high school season. The first taste of five-day-a-week play for 3 months, combined with the step up to 15/16 league and tournament competition during the club season is a recipe for huge growth and development on the court. 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