HS Preview: 2028 Players To Look Forward To

The middle of July is a perfect time to talk about players climbing up the ranks, especially for those getting ready to head into high school. Players are fine tuning their skills, staying sharp and gearing up for the final stretch of some competitive AAU play. This an ideal moment to recognize some great talent in the class of '28. Live period usually makes its greatest impact on the upperclassmen furthermore making this good time to discuss the upcoming freshman class. The 2028 girls are looking to have an influence on the scope of high school basketball this fall. These players mentioned below are just some of the notable prospects to have made an impact so far. The 5 players below are second to none and are looking to carry their momentum into the school season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1057795' first='Athena' last='Thompson'] (2028) | 5'9 Wing | Putnam Science Academy   Athena is a dynamic hybrid wing player that has experience on the national level already. Thompson is headed across the waters to play for Coach Canzater and Putnam Science Academy. Thompson averages 14 ppg, 4 rebs and over an assist a game for her club team. She is a dominating force when driving to the basket and offers solid shooting from the position. She's efficient off the dribble and the catch. Thompson also doesn't require the ball in her hands to have an impact of the game. Athena is super athletic and she is a nightmare in transition. An excellent break starter that will take the ball coast-to-coast to score. Athena also serves as a great post option when the smaller players is guarding her. There aren't too many defenders with Thompson's defensive capabilities. She will serve as an extremely versatile wing defender that can guard the perimeter and post exceptionally well. NEPSAC should prepare for Thompson's arrival this year.     Alexa Scaringello (2028) | 6'1 PF/C | St. Mark's   Alexa is a strong big that's well suited for a variety of post situations. One of the better bigs at her position and in her class, Scaringello serves as an engaging post player that offers some scoring and playmaking from down low. Alexa gets greats position due to her ability to keep players on her hip. She does the work early and puts herself in a great place to receive an entry pass. When Scaringello is feeling it, expect her to hit a few long-range shots. She sports a nice-looking jumper for someone at her position. She is patient and throws up a wild shot because she's hot. Alexa is also an outstanding offensive rebounder. She cleans the glass up while remaining vertical and keeping the ball high. On the defensive end, Scaringello offers stifling protection under the rim while moving her feet surprisingly fast. St. Mark's has a great big on their hands that has a ton of upside.     [player_tooltip player_id='975762' first='Natalie' last='Chamberland'] (2028) | Wing/Forward |   Chamberland is a multifaceted and underrated player from Massachusetts who is set to have a breakout freshman season. Natalie is a player that offers some subtle scoring opportunities in the half court while also being able to push the pace in transition too. A sloid inside-out game that is straight to the point. Natalie exercises the through-the-legs crossover a ton to get by defenders. She is in love with the floater as well as her accurate 3-point shot. Her floater is refreshing to see nowadays in a world where most players tend to shy away from that type of shot. She uses different angles on the way to the rim despite drawing multiple defenders. Chamberland is looking for the mismatch when using her size up dribbles and after making a move, she is a very notable shooter from long range off the dribble. Chamberland is a prospect to keep an eye out for in her freshman campaign.     Lily Davis is one of the most exciting point guards to watch, regardless of the class. Davis is a go-getting and high-octane point guard that offers plenty. Tabor has a bright future with Davis running the 1 for them. She has a bold handle that she uses to create for herself and others. Although she has all the tools to dominate as a scorer, Lily does a great job of facilitating for others. Her passes are direct, crisp and on time. The driving ability of Davis requires for defenses to collapse at her whim. Lily plays with a spectacular flash and captivating pace on the floor at all times, an intangible that pushes her talent level just that much further. Tabor Academy is a great location with some of the best talent around, Davis will make a great impact on the floor for them.     Bella Baez is a facilitator who does an excellent job of running offense along with racking up assists. A point guard first, but she also shows some creation skills off the dribble. Baez loves to get others involved while running the 1. Her awareness is a skill that can be overlooked at times. Bella understands the game and plays her position accordingly. A stocky guard that gets to her spots with an excellent cadence. Her dribbles and steps are all in conjunction while pushing the pace to get penetration. Baez also has a nice handle that further assists her in getting anywhere on the court, despite the traffic. As a defender, Bella is engaged and offers a sense of feistiness. Bella is on pace to follow a similar path as fellow Shooting Touch star [player_tooltip player_id='273929' first='Christina' last='Pham']. Beaz is already highly skilled for her position, she is someone to watch for at Milton next year.

The middle of July is a perfect time to talk about players climbing up the ranks, especially for those getting ready to head into high school. Players are fine tuning their skills, staying sharp and gearing up for the final stretch of some competitive AAU play. This an ideal moment to recognize some great talent in the class of '28. Live period usually makes its greatest impact on the upperclassmen furthermore making this good time to discuss the upcoming freshman class. The 2028 girls are looking to have an influence on the scope of high school basketball this fall. These players mentioned below are just some of the notable prospects to have made an impact so far. The 5 players below are second to none and are looking to carry their momentum into the school season.