Each year, there are always plenty of prospects who are overlooked by the appropriate-level coaches. Examples are evident from each respective class, but perhaps Ricky Council IV is the best representative in recent memory. Sure, he collected ten total offers during his high school career, but Wichita State was clearly his highest offer. He went there, asserted himself as a major piece, hit the transfer portal, and is now deciding between a final six of Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Iowa State, Mississippi State, and Georgia Tech. None of those schools offered him originally, yet here they are vying for his commitment. After navigating through the obstacles, Council is building his stock as a potential draft pick. This information matters. Why' Because the next Council-like situation could emerge from within the following list of prospects'

6'6 Collin Tanner (Wayne Country Day)

It should be no surprise to see Collin Tanner on another edition of 'why doesn't he have more offers'' At the absolute'least, he's a 6-foot-6 knockdown shooter with size, range, and fluidity. That being said, Tanner is way more than just a shooter. He's proven capable of legitimately leading a team, propelling Wayne Country Day to a 25-8 record while posting nightly averages of 21.7 PPG, 7.8 RPG, and 1.3 SPG with ridiculously impressive 65/43/74 shooting splits. The transition into travel ball has been seamless. While Team Curry is very balanced, Tanner has more than maintained his status as a leader and overall difference-maker. He's also a quality rebounder, useful defender, and capable shot-creator for himself and others. Currently armed with four offers (Campbell, Coastal Carolina, High Point, and Brown), more programs should start to realize his value over the coming months.'

6'5 Bryce Cash (Carmel Christian)

Some players seem to get overlooked for no real reason and, after addressing any possible deficiencies, Bryce Cash still isn't receiving the right amount of attention from coaches. Personally, going from a non-shooter to a respectable marksman from beyond the arc is as impressive as anything he's done. Cash took zero attempts during his freshman year, went 1-for-11 in his sophomore campaign, and shot 28-for-75 (37%) last season. He's also maintained his positive shooting numbers on the UAA (38.5%). Few players are even capable of such drastic skill development. Furthermore, he's been a smart, unselfish leader with high academics and excellent production since his freshman year. This past season, Cash averaged 13.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 4.0 APG, and 2.5 SPG with 46/37/67 shooting splits. Given everything he provides, it's impossible to envision a scenario where Cash doesn't collect a variety of offers (to go with Coastal Carolina) over the coming months. 

6'8 Matai Baptiste (Combine Academy)

Considering how much we've praised Matai Baptiste between his time with Vaughn, Combine, and Team Charlotte, no one should be shocked to see his name on this list. As a long, skilled, versatile 6-foot-8 forward, he's somewhat of a swiss army knife in every setting. Baptiste is arguably as adaptable as any player in the state, given his understanding of how to excel and produce in various different roles. His status as a valuable complementary piece is directly correlated through his numbers on the UAA circuit. Aside from spot-up shooting, Baptiste is a major plus in basically every offensive category. He's also a quality athlete with toughness and feel on both ends of the floor. Add in his presence as a rebounder and flexible defender, and he's the type of player that any team can utilize. Somehow, despite everything listed above, Baptiste still only holds two offers (USC Upstate and Siena). That should change sooner than later. 

6'3 Derin Saran (Asheville School)

It's somewhat ironic how Derin Saran has been talked about as much as any floor general during the spring travel ball season, yet no programs have extended offers. Perhaps it's all the action surrounding him, but Saran definitely deserves attention for everything he's doing. He served as the point guard and main creator for a talented Asheville School squad, averaging 11.2 PPG and 5.9 RPG. While his assists numbers are not readily available, Saran is easily in the upper echelon of playmakers and probably averaged somewhere between six and eight assists per contest. He clearly elevates those around him and understands how to put his teammates in favorable scoring positions with incredible consistency. Saran's combination of IQ, pace, vision, toughness, and change-of-direction makes him one of the most dynamic setup artists in the entire state. He holds previous offers from Radford and Stony Brook, but folks should expect his offer list to steadily grow over the next calendar year. 

6'9 Max Frazier (Northwood)

The current recruiting landscape is definitely frustrating, especially for someone like Max Frazier–who probably would've already blown up in a 'normal' year. Instead, the extremely long, wiry 6-foot-9 post prospect is looking more like an overlooked gem with each passing week. Frazier is the type of player folks need to watch in-person. His frame is tantalizing, the upside is obvious, and the sharp defensive instincts are more than evident. Last season, Frazier posted per-game averages of 8.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.0 SPG and 1.5 BPG while shooting 61% from the floor. While those numbers don't necessarily pop off the page, the stats are more indicative of Northwood's talent level as opposed to Frazier's ability. He seems to show progression with each new viewing, and should be potentially seen as one of the most appealing long-term prospects in the state. Currently holding zero offers, all types of college coaches would be wise to lay groundwork with Frazier.