5 Undervalued Underclassmen Likely Ready For A Breakout Season

With the season is approaching, it's the right moment to discuss some of young and more of the overlooked prospects from the underclassmen of the region. These 5 girls are capable of making a real impact for their respective teams through the year. Most of these young ladies are proficient in multiple areas and can certainly raise some eyebrows in the next few months. Below are a couple underrated underclassmen to keep an eye on this season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1041804' first='Jules' last='Stevenson'] (2028) | 5'5 PG | Phillips Andover   If [player_tooltip player_id='1041804' first='Jules' last='Stevenson'] isn't a familiar name yet, get acquainted with hearing it this season. She's a 3-level scorer that finds crafty ways to score the basketball. The impressive 3-point shot and pull up jumper are lethal. She doesn't require a ton of time to get shots up which makes her a danger for anyone closing out. The always shot-ready Stevenson makes it easy for her teammates to comfortably rely on her because she's always prepared to let it fly. Her feet are set and stay underneath her. The addition of her court awareness mixed with her distribution skills allow her to comfortably scan the court for potential plays a tick before others. Stevenson is someone to constantly keep an eye on as a defender because she's a steady threat to score the ball. Jules' stock is rising and she could very well make a case for one of the best in her class as she tries to find consistent minutes for Phillips Andover this year.     [player_tooltip player_id='968009' first='Zoe' last='Knight'] (2027) | 6'0 SG | St. Andrew's   Zoe has an extremely high celling coming in as a sophomore for St. Andrew's. She's a 2-way player that has an all-around game. A pleasant 3-point shot that's efficient, plus agile attacks off the dribble make up a lot of her offensive game. Quite honestly, there aren't too many in her class with the potential she possesses. Knight could very well turn into a developed scorer with some more polishing creating off the dribble and gets more comfortable becoming a secondary facilitator. Even though Zoe is still growing, she already is one of the best at her position. The 3 &D skillset is always needed, but when a player like Knight can add some of the intangibles to the mix, teams will always be better with her on the floor. The 6'0 guard recently took a visit to Boston College and already has an offer from UNH thus far. Knight will garner some more attention from big name schools with a successful sophomore campaign.     [player_tooltip player_id='1046824' first='Anya' last='Davis'] (2027) | 5'8 CG | Colchester   Anya is a stronger framed guard that is looking to create for herself and her teammates. The efficient scoring Davis offers lends a hand to the offense as the sets break down. Her ability to score in isolation possessions is next level. Anya's handle is effective, so she isn't having to get too fancy with the ball. When defenders bite, she's able to quickly counter to put herself in the best position. Anya is a dangerous player when she gets some steam behind her. Playing downhill in driving situations is a part of her specialty. Even with offense being a main staple, Davis is also a very capable defender. She uses her strong frame to absorb contact and she can guard most perimeter players in the halfcourt. It's likely Anya's stock will rise after getting off to a strong start this season.     [player_tooltip player_id='481898' first='Payton' last='Scurry'] (2027) | 6'0 CG | St. George's   Where to start with such a talent like Scurry? The 6'0 versatile guard is a player that can do a bit of everything on the floor. Payton is following in the footsteps of many of the successful scholarship level players the Bay State Jaguars have. She's a tenacious driver that has an assortment of finishes before or at the rim. Whether it's a soft floater or an unorthodox layup off the unconventional foot, Payton is able to use her length to propel herself closer to the rim. She's decisive enough to stop short if defenders give her the space and knows exactly when to take the ball all the way to the rim when the help isn't there. As a defender, Payton's abilities truly put her over the top as a preeminent force at the position. Her long arms and strides allow her to completely shade players off to the sidelines. She's able to turn her hips while beating ballhandlers to their spot. Scurry also brings statement blocks in transition or in the halfcourt as a help defender. Payton is still a raw talent, but her game is already dominating in its nature. The St. George's future star can add some firepower as they tool to repeat. Scurry is a real factor on the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='647510' first='Meg' last='Allbee'] (2027) | 5'9 Wing | NMH   The well-rounded wing brings a lot to table. Allbee shows the capability to score some from all 3 levels and stays consistent in her efforts in carving out offensive opportunities. The balance play that Allbee brings looks traditional, but is incredibly potent. There's a multitude of skills that really separate Meg from other prospects. She offers secondary facilitation skills even though she isn't the fanciest of dribblers. She has exceptional court perception and uses her peripheral vision to find her teammates in stride. Carving out driving lanes is something that is highlighted in her game. The strong frame she has allows her to embody all the contact she'll be met with at the rim. Albee also sports a fantastic shot that she can hit at high percentage no matter if that's creating off the dribble or in catch & shoot scenarios. She's also able to make assertive blocks at unexpecting times. Even on the taller players, Meg is able to use her athleticism to reach high up for some impactful blocks. Altogether, Allbee makes a terrific prospect with her multifaceted game and she's without question an underrated talent.

With the season is approaching, it's the right moment to discuss some of young and more of the overlooked prospects from the underclassmen of the region. These 5 girls are capable of making a real impact for their respective teams through the year. Most of these young ladies are proficient in multiple areas and can certainly raise some eyebrows in the next few months. Below are a couple underrated underclassmen to keep an eye on this season.