This Season's 5 Fan Favorite Freshmen Pt. 3

Our quarterly rankings are coming for the 2028 class and its almost perfectly aligned with the season's start. Social media is playing a much larger role in exposure, especially in the last few years. Yesterday, there was a post on Instagram inquiring about top freshmen talent and there was an overwhelming response from the community. Below are some popular freshmen names to know as the season approaches. This is the last part to this series of articles.   Be sure to check out our Instagram page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pghnewengland/">https://www.instagram.com/pghnewengland/</a>   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription    [player_tooltip player_id='351274' first='Alana' last='McNamara'] (2028) | 5'10 PF | Archbishop Williams   Alana is a strongly built forward that has a nose for the ball and is relentless with the putback opportunities around the rim. McNamara gets involved in various off-ball actions. Not only is she setting screens for teammates, but she also makes herself an available option within the offense. Alana gets position on her opponents by getting low, turning her hips and sealing them. When posted on the block or ducking in, McNamara makes herself a big target flashing her hands high. She shows different finishes from the midrange and under. Alana is a solid defender too. She reacts quickly to the ball and doesn't mind fighting for loose balls. It's common for her to be getting her hands on the 50/50 balls or getting entangled for jump balls. Alana is one of the better bigs amongst her peers due to her physicality in her game and competitive attitude she presents.     [player_tooltip player_id='1055861' first='Ella' last='Martin'] (2028) | CG | Barrington   Ella serves as a reliable 2-way playmaking guard whose judgment skills allow her to lead her team as a primary ballhandler. She makes plays for herself and others naturally. Martin can maintain control of the game with her steady pace. Ella makes it easy on her teammates because she uses her skillset as somewhat of a decoy to get others involved. She'll fully commit herself to getting behind the layers of defense to generate consistent offense. Ella also has a steady shot which further solidifies herself as an all-around talent. The confidence exudes from her when she's operating on the floor. On defense, Martin darts to the loose balls like a shark that smells blood. Her footspeed allows her to keep up with just about any ballhandler. Barrington has a great freshman talent coming into the season.     [player_tooltip player_id='975842' first='Gabriella' last='Ravosa'] (2028) | 5'11 SF | WMA   The sister of the well-known star [player_tooltip player_id='278584' first='Caterina' last='Ravosa'], Gabriella is showing signs of becoming a future big-name prospect herself. She has tremendous potential and already has some excellent qualities. Gabriella likes to drive deep into the lane with her long strides. The stretched limbs of Ravosa allow her to glide to her spots. She is well-grounded off the dribble, but she can be especially explosive off 1 foot too. Once past the first line of defense, the ability to extend to rim really stands out. Gabriella will also find shooters, cutters and makes it a point to promptly give bigs precise entry passes. Defensively, WMA will be able to find several roles for her, even though they have a competitive team. She'll be able to play if they press or fly around on the perimeter. Her long limbs allow her to fluster smaller players. The wingspan can engulf opposing players and distract their line of vision. After securing rebounds, she likes to sprint down the floor wide in her lanes. Ravosa has immense upside and she's a name to know in the freshman class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1055935' first='Tori' last='White'] (2028) | PG | Canton   The Canton point guard is well received amongst her peers. She makes others better and her straightforward play leads to winning basketball. The multisport athlete uses her athleticism to overcome aggressive defenders. The timely passes are fundamental and each one is capped with a certain level of crispness on delivery. White is one of the better pure disturbers in the class. The true point guard also has decisive decision-making skills when she decides to score. The sharp attacks cutting through the lane keep defenders guessing and require help side defenders to step up. Canton has an appreciable freshman that can have an impact this season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1005128' first='Riley' last='Rea'] (2028) | 5'6 PG | North Attleboro   Riley is a talented point guard that plays with an upbeat tempo that understands the power of passing. Even though Rea has wonderful speed, she quickly advances the basketball up the floor and briskly dishes passes behind the defense that can lead players to easier to scoring opportunities. Riley can also provide some secondary scoring with her reliable outside 3-point shot, midrange and a secured floater that keeps defenders unsure. She's a solid defender too. An agile body that likes to make plays on the ball. Rea shoots the gaps and loves to get easy points in transition after the steal. Rea is a player to have on the radar this season.

Our quarterly rankings are coming for the 2028 class and its almost perfectly aligned with the season's start. Social media is playing a much larger role in exposure, especially in the last few years. Yesterday, there was a post on Instagram inquiring about top freshmen talent and there was an overwhelming response from the community. Below are some popular freshmen names to know as the season approaches. This is the last part to this series of articles.