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3rd Region Under The Radar Players

3rd Region Under The Radar Players
David Fortner
David Fortner January 19, 2026 @ 08:01 PM
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Avery Martin
Avery Martin 5'10" | SF | 2028
KY
Hannah Smith
Hannah Smith 6'3" | C | 2028
KY
Sophia Newby
Sophia Newby 5'11" | SF | 2028
KY
Josie Mitcham
Josie Mitcham 5'10" | SF | 2026
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Too often the spotlight only focuses on&nbsp;<strong>scoring totals</strong>. But&nbsp;<strong>winning basketball</strong>&nbsp;is built on so much more than points. These players may not always lead the&nbsp;<strong>box score</strong>, but they&nbsp;<strong>impact winning</strong>&nbsp;every single night.&nbsp;<strong>Defensive stops. Timely rebounds. Hustle plays that flip momentum.</strong>&nbsp;They do the&nbsp;<strong>little things</strong>&nbsp;that matter most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are names you may not hear every night, but make no mistake.&nbsp;<strong>They matter in HUGE ways!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913673"],"_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-696ee18c87a36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophia is still working her way back to <strong>full strength</strong>, but her <strong>impact</strong> on the game is undeniable! She is a <strong>complete mismatch</strong> on the floor. She can <strong>attack bigs off the bounce</strong>, <strong>post up guards</strong>, and <strong>defend any position</strong>. An <strong>elite passer</strong> with a <strong>total skill set</strong>. <strong>Any college program</strong> would be lucky to have her on their roster!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Briley Henry","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Daviess County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-696ee18c87af2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Briley is the <strong>ultimate glue player</strong>. She gives <strong>110 percent</strong> every time she steps on the floor! Currently <strong>leading her team in assists and deflections</strong>, she makes <strong>winning plays</strong> over and over. Often assigned to guard the <strong>opposing team's best player</strong>, she <strong>thrives</strong> in that role. Her <strong>basketball IQ</strong> and <strong>relentless competitiveness</strong> separate her from the rest!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963038"],"_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-696ee18c87b43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hannah is quickly becoming the <strong>premier defensive center</strong> in the <strong>Class of 2028!</strong> She <strong>dominates the glass</strong>, <strong>blocks shots</strong> anywhere on the floor, and <strong>changes games</strong> with her presence. And don't sleep on her <strong>offense</strong>. She has a <strong>smooth release</strong> with <strong>range to the three point line</strong>. <strong>The future is bright!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879257"],"_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-696ee18c87b8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josie is the <strong>heartbeat</strong> of the Lady Tigers' interior on <strong>both ends of the floor!</strong> She brings <strong>physicality every possession</strong>, guards the <strong>other team's best post player</strong>, and does all the <strong>dirty work</strong>. Her <strong>toughness</strong> and <strong>consistency</strong> could be the <strong>difference</strong> in a deep postseason run!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["967959"],"_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-696ee18c87bd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery has taken a&nbsp;<strong>major leap</strong>&nbsp;during her sophomore season, with an&nbsp;<strong>even bigger jump coming!</strong>&nbsp;She is proving herself as one of the&nbsp;<strong>best three point shooters</strong>&nbsp;in her class. She brings&nbsp;<strong>length on defense</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>handles the ball with confidence</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>creates for others</strong>, and continues to&nbsp;<strong>expand her game!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Under the radar does not mean under valued. These players WIN games!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Too often the spotlight only focuses on scoring totals. But winning basketball is built on so much more than points. These players may not always lead the box score, but they impact winning every single night. Defensive stops. Timely rebounds. Hustle plays that flip momentum. They do the little things that matter most.

Sophia Newby

Sophia Newby

KY
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Sophia
Newby SF
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Owensboro Catholic
|
KY
3rd Region Under The Radar Players
Sophia is still working her way back to full strength, but her impact on the game is undeniable! She is a complete...
Written by David Fortner
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Sophia Newby

State: Kentucky
School: Owensboro Catholic
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Briley Henry

Briley Henry

POS CG
CLASS 2026

Briley Henry

School: Daviess County
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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

KY
C
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Hannah
Smith C
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Grayson County
|
KY
3rd Region Under The Radar Players
Hannah is quickly becoming the premier defensive center in the Class of 2028! She dominates the glass, blocks shots anywhere on the floor, and changes games with...
Written by David Fortner
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Hannah Smith

Twitter
State: Kentucky
School: Grayson County
Club: Lady Vision
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Josie Mitcham

Josie Mitcham

KY
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Josie
Mitcham SF
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Breckinridge County
|
KY
3rd Region Under The Radar Players
Josie is the heartbeat of the Lady Tigers’ interior on both ends of the floor! She brings physicality every possession, guards the other team’s...
Written by David Fortner
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Josie Mitcham

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State: Kentucky
School: Breckinridge County
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Avery Martin

Avery Martin

KY
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Avery
Martin SF
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Owensboro
|
KY
3rd Region Under The Radar Players
Avery has taken a major leap during her sophomore season, with an even bigger jump coming! She is proving herself as one...
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Avery Martin

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State: Kentucky
School: Owensboro
Club: IGB
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