2028 Early Season Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the 2024-2025 season has kicked off, it has been apparent that the 2028 class is going to make some major noise over the next few years. Below are some under-the-radar 2028 prospects that are showing out already.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["936106"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b39142b117"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='936106' first='Leilani' last='Gordon'] is a swiss army knife as a player. She is averaging 5ppg through the first four, including a big output against Colorado Academy where she scored seven of her ten points in the second half to help secure the win. However, she also slashes to the rim with confidence and is a willing passer with good vision (3apg). It's obvious Leilani is very talented and has a bright future ahead in this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934700"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b39142b187"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylie has a very appropriate last name because she absolutely "nails" from beyond the arc. This sensational freshman has been a high level deep threat for St. Mary's in every game this season, including an 18 point outburst (with 4 threes) against Delta. St. Mary's has seen their fair share of zone this season, which usually provides great three point shooting opportunities for the entire team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["900471"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b39142b1cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gracie has busted out of the gate as one of the top players for the rejuvenated Legacy Lightning program (3-1). Through three games Gracie is the team's second leader scorer, including a blistering 9/15 (60%) shooting from two point range. I expect the three point shot to also be a big part of Bradley's repertoire as she gets more comfortable. So far, Gracie is staking claim to be senior star, [player_tooltip player_id='899784' first='Olivia' last=''] Mortensen's, top sidekick.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876603"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b39142b20b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Many people know about star freshman Reese Gilpatrick, but she isn't the only freshman phenom for the Eagles. Meet Addi Esping - A smooth and talented freshman that has the ability to really make some noise this season. Through Broomfield's first two games Addi leads the team in shooting percentage (67%) from both two and three point land. She is also a perfect 3/3 from the free-throw line. Broomfield has a lot of talent in the program, but it's hard not to see this budding freshman earning more and more minutes as the season progresses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jerzi McArthur","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Riverdale Ridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675b39142b247"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jerzi McArthur is a premier athlete and game-changer already as a frosh. McArthur is a "jack of all trades" on the basketball court - She is definitely making the most of her minutes so far - Averaging: 6ppg / 3rpg / 3spg / and has already recorded a blocked shot. Fresh off a 4A state championship Riverdale Ridge has high expectations for their first year in 6A. The more help generational talent, [player_tooltip player_id='329351' first='Brihanna' last='Crittendon'], can get from her supporting cast the better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->