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Underemphasized Underclassmen On Par For A Significant HS Season

Underemphasized Underclassmen On Par For A Significant HS Season
Mikol Blake-Green
Mikol Blake-Green August 29, 2025 @ 04:36 AM
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Sarika Agarwalla
Sarika Agarwalla 5'4" | CG/SG/SG | 2028
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Zoe Hunter
Zoe Hunter 5'10" | SG/SF | 2028
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Maya Ocana-Saunders
Maya Ocana-Saunders 5'6" | CG | 2029
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Marianna Lamonica
Marianna Lamonica 5'2" | PG/SG | 2028
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Saige DeJesus
Saige DeJesus 5'7" | CG | 2028
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer is starting to cool down. These past few months has had nonstop action within the regional scene. However, as August closes out and school is about to be back in session, this is the ideal time to look forward to the anticipated hoop season. Alot of times the top-ranking players are the ones being talked about leading into the school year, however today the opposite is happening. Below are 5 underemphasized underclassmen that can make a splash. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Use code&nbsp;MBG30&nbsp;for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232371"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b173be0a6dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1232371' first='Zoe' last='Hunter'] (2028) | 5'10 Wing | NMH </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zoe has a ton of upside, but the positional value she'll bring this season to lineups can be absolutely immense. She's lengthy, isn't afraid to take open shots, drives well to the lane and is a profitable cutter. Even though, she's been mentioned lately, Hunter's name needed to be included in this article.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934226"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b173be0a771"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='934226' first='Saige' last='DeJesus'] (2028) | 5'7 CG | Winchendon </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wapiti are in good hands with Saige being a lead guard for them. She's one of the movers and shakers of the team that has a very commanding game. DeJesus has the potential to help carry this squad some distance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246633"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b173be0a7f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1246633' first='Sarika' last='Agarwalla'] (2028) | 5'4 CG | Phillips Exeter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sarika is a disciplined guard that finishes plays, is an unselfish player and makes others better too. In her sophomore season, Agarwalla will be able to provide aid in many perimeter roles. The ability to plug holes and give her team what they need is exactly what makes her such a steady talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005127"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b173be0a86a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1005127' first='Marianna' last='Lamonica'] 2028) | PG/SG | Thayer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marianna will be in an even better position to contribute for Thayer this season. She's certainly an underrated player that can facilitate as well as provide some spark scoring when she gets going. Lamonica also exerts an all-out effort on the defensive side of the ball. She's active in the passing lanes and she has quick feet, so she can shadow ballhandlers while on the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1218000"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b173be0a8d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maya Ocana- Saunders (2029) | 5'6 CG | MacDuffie </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maya is incredibly active on both sides of the ball. She's long and athletic, so she's able to have an effect on what's going on positively from many areas on the floor. Ocana also shows resilience, never getting outside of her game when things get tough. This persistence makes her a stable 2-way influence. Maya will be very useful for the team this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The summer is starting to cool down. These past few months has had nonstop action within the regional scene. However, as August closes out and school is about to be back in session, this is the ideal time to look forward to the anticipated hoop season. Alot of times the top-ranking players are the ones being talked about leading into the school year, however today the opposite is happening. Below are 5 underemphasized underclassmen that can make a splash.

Zoe Hunter

Zoe Hunter

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SG/SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Zoe
Hunter SG/SF
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Northfield Mount Hermon
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Underemphasized Underclassmen On Par For A Significant HS Season
Zoe Hunter (2028) | 5’10 Wing | NMH Zoe has a ton of upside, but the positional value...
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Zoe Hunter

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State: New England
School: Northfield Mount Hermon
Club: Kia Nurse Elite EYBL
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Saige DeJesus

Saige DeJesus

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CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Saige
DeJesus CG
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2028
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5'7"
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Winchendon
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Underemphasized Underclassmen On Par For A Significant HS Season
Saige DeJesus (2028) | 5’7 CG | Winchendon The Wapiti are in good hands with Saige being a...
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Saige DeJesus

State: New England
School: Winchendon
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Sarika Agarwalla

Sarika Agarwalla

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CG/SG/SG
HEIGHT 5'4"
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CLASS 2028
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Sarika
Agarwalla CG/SG/SG
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2028
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5'4"
HS
Phillips Exeter
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Underemphasized Underclassmen On Par For A Significant HS Season
Sarika Agarwalla (2028) | 5’4 CG | Phillips Exeter Sarika is a disciplined guard that finishes plays, is...
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Sarika Agarwalla

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State: New England
School: Phillips Exeter
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Marianna Lamonica

Marianna Lamonica

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PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'2"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Marianna
Lamonica PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'2"
HS
Thayer Academy
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Underemphasized Underclassmen On Par For A Significant HS Season
Marianna Lamonica 2028) | PG/SG | Thayer Marianna will be in an even better position to contribute for...
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Marianna Lamonica

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State: New England
School: Thayer Academy
Club: Team New England
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Maya Ocana-Saunders

Maya Ocana-Saunders

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CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Maya
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2029
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5'6"
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MacDuffie
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Underemphasized Underclassmen On Par For A Significant HS Season
Maya Ocana- Saunders (2029) | 5’6 CG | MacDuffie Maya is incredibly active on both sides of the...
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