Break Out Players To Watch this Season

By Kevin Spencer - Coaches Corner Digest -

Every season brings new stars, but some of the most exciting stories come from the players no one saw coming. You might not recognize their names right now or maybe you do, but by the time the final buzzer sounds on this season, you will. These are the underrated talents — the grinders, the ones who play with a chip on their shoulder and a game that speaks louder than any hype.

They may start the season overlooked, but their skill, energy, and hunger to prove themselves will make them impossible to ignore. By the end of the year, expect these players to be more than just names on a roster — expect them to be difference-makers who turn heads, spark conversations, and demand respect across Northern California basketball.




🔦 Player Spotlights

Zach Bualat – Woodcreek (Class of 2027)

Alfred Wilkins - Natomas (Class of 2027

Jaden DeJesus - Christian Brothers (Class of 2028)

Mehki Jefferson - Edison (Class of 2027)

Jerymiah Owens - Weston Ranch (Class of 2027j

Josiah Johnson - Venture Academy (Class of 2027)

TJ Tagger - Burbank High School ( Class of 2027)

Travis Bays - Pondersoa hs (Class of 2027)

King Griffin - Sacramento Hs (Class of 2029)

Ben Sandy - Franklin hs (Class of 2026)

Maximillian Russell - Tracy (Class of 2026)

Kai Bradford - McClatchy (Class of 2026)

Noah Hargrave - Elk Grove (Class of 2026)  

Jayson Powers - Gregori (Class of 2026)




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