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<p>Sophomore year going into AAU season is one of the years where I see the most growth. It can be the year that a player decides to go all in or commit to a different sport. Here are some of the 2026s that need to be really looked at this AAU season. </p>
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Sophomore year going into AAU season is one of the years where I see the most growth. It can be the year that a player decides to go all in or commit to a different sport. Here are some of the 2026s that need to be really looked at this AAU season.
HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SF/CG
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Antioch
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HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Naperville North
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
CG
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Carmel Catholic
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
N/A
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
SF/SG
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Morris Community
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