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Ep. 186 - Underclass Players To Watch This Spring/Summer!
On Episode 186 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show hosts Ronnie Flores and Ani Umana go hard on the top high school players to watch this spring and summer. The fellas talk about each of the returning classes, who've they've seen in recent weeks and players they looking forward to evaluating the rest of the spring and summer.
For the 2025 class, where does Cam Boozer go from here? Can names like Hudson Greer and Brayden Burries thrust themselves even higher into the national rankings?
2026 has the makings of a special class. Players such as Brandon McCoy Jr., Tyran Stokes, Caleb Holt and Jalen Montonati lead the way. Montonati and his coach at Owasso (Okla.), Brian Montonati, are special guests to this week's show, as they discuss winning the program's first Class 6A state title, expectations for next season, the approach Jalen takes towards improving his game and whom he emulates.
The 2027 class is a hard act to follow, but names such as Babatunde Oladotun, Jaylan Mitchell and Gene Roebuck have it off to a good start. Also look out for the Florida Rebels 15u backcourt of Cayden Daughtry and O’Neal Delancey!
The ITP Crew goes in-depth on the players you'll be hearing plenty about in the future and get some terrific insight from their special guests, so make sure to tune in to Episode 186 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories!
(0:00) - Intro
(1:34) - 2024 National Player Rankings Breakdown
(10:31) - 2025 Class Breakdown: Who To Watch!
(19:04) - 2026 Class Breakdown: That Loaded?
(14:38) - Kentucky's Coaching Change: Sign of Times?
(23:34) - Jalen Montonati Interview (w/Father Brian Montonati)
(25:39) - Montonati's on Owasso (Okla.) Winning First State Title
(29:57) - Jalen Montonati on State Final & Earning Gatorade POY
(33:30) - Jalen Montonati on USA Basketball Experience
(36:25) - Jalen Montonati on Players He Emulates
(42:47) - Reaction to Montonati Interview
(44:16) - More 2026 Standouts to Watch!
(49:52) - 2027 Class Breakdown: Waiting To Explode!
(58:40) - Pangos AA & NBPA Top 100 Camp Dates
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