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HoopSeen/Be The Beast Always Live Showcase Top Underclassmen, Part II

11, Aug 2020

HoopSeen/Be The Beast Always Live Showcase Top Underclassmen, Part II

As is the case most HoopSeen events, our underclassmen group of teams and players was impressive. Let's look back on the guys who stood out from the classes of 2022 and 2023 at the HoopSeen/Be The Beast Always Live Showcase. 

RELATED:  Top Underclassmen | Top Performers Part IPart II | Top Story Starters Part I, Part II

Jai Smith

Durham, NC

Class
2022
|
Position
SF
|
Height
6' 9"
|
School Team
National
NR
National Pos. Rank
NR
State
NR
State Pos. Rank
NR

The native of New York City joined up with the Tea Marie program for our HoopSeen/@BetheBeast Always Live Showcase and put on a show. The long and lean 6-foot-9 Smith tries to disassemble the rim when he gets the chance and has great timing as a shot blocker. In his first game at the event Smith went for 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Tea Marie took down the Georgia Canes 73-65. The class of 2022 prospect holds offers from Oregon State, Rutgers, Eastern Kentucky, San Diego State, St. Louis, SIena, UMass, and Hofstra. - Justin Byerly

TJ Clark

Newton, GA

Class
2022
|
Position
SG
|
Height
6' 3"
|
School Team
National
NR
National Pos. Rank
NR
State
NR
State Pos. Rank
NR

Every time I’ve seen him this travel season, Clark has been impressive. He’s a terrific scorer and shooter who will pair his intensity on the offensive end with his aggressive style of play on the defensive end of the floor. You don’t see too many two way players like Clark in high school, let alone the underclassmen division. He’s been one of Georgia’s best in the rising junior class this travel season and should be primed for a monster season ahead. Clark has the size, the skill, the warrior spirit on the defensive end of the floor to allow him to only play but thrive when he’s on the court. Good things are waiting for him as he continues to work on developing his game. - Justin Young 

Caleb Foster

Sherman Oaks, CA

Class
2023
|
Position
SG
|
Height
6' 4"
|
National
23
National Pos. Rank
4
State
6
State Pos. Rank
2

The Hickory Ridge (NC) standout was impressive over the weekend. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard has all of the tools to be a high-major recruit out of the hoops hot bed of Charlotte, North Carolina. He doesn’t get rattled, he knows how good he is and he makes plays. Foster is a stat sheet stuffer and has a nose for the ball. He rebounds, has great court vision and knows how to put the ball in the basket. He already has offers from Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and Texas A&M. - Justin Byerly


Justin Young
Editor-in-Chief

Justin Young has been the editor-in-chief of HoopSeen.com since 2013. He manages the day-to-day operations on the site and in conjunction with our national and regional events. He was the national basketball editor for Rivals.com and a contributing editor at Yahoo! Sports. Young has been earned numerous awards for his work in sports journalism, including the Georgia Press Association Columnist of the Year. His Justin Young Basketball recruiting service has been in existence since 2002 and worked with over 300 schools from all levels. He is the director of HoopSeen Elite Preview camps and our national Preview camp series. 

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