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2028 Rankings- New Faces to Watch!

2028 Rankings- New Faces to Watch!
Jim Dabbelt
Jim Dabbelt December 1, 2024 @ 06:00 PM
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Naomi Merriweather
Naomi Merriweather 5'6" | 2028
OH
Lucy Luers
Lucy Luers 6'0" | 2028
OH
Leah Eckenrode
Leah Eckenrode 5'10" | SG | 2028
OH
Taylor Cahill
Taylor Cahill 5'4" | CG/PG | 2028
OH
Savannah Romer
Savannah Romer 5'3" | PG | 2028
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am closing out a look at the new faces who make their debut in the latest rankings, the 2028 incoming freshman who are expected to make an impact this season. The freshman class is very good!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["972045"],"_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-674bdf37383a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leah has the chance to be very special as she progresses through her high school career. She has good height and length for the point guard spot, she can play the game fast and contribute in a variety of ways. Can play through contact and her basketball IQ is solid for her age. She debuts on the Watch List.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974108"],"_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-674bdff29c361"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the sleepers who should make her presence felt right away, She is a strong player around the rim, can defend and moves well on the defensive end of the floor. Not afraid to mix it up and play a physical style if needed. Lucy debuts on the Watch List in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974110"],"_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-674be16016a99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loved her game when I saw her back at the PGH Buckeye Breakdown, now she is a freshman and ready to put together a solid career. Naomi was a great defender with active hands. Can push tempo with quick moves, able to get downhill and finish. Her time is shine is here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["833666"],"_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-674be1f05ad41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The SWBL better be ready for her. This freshman shined in the PGH event and will continue to utilize her quickness and handles to be a factor at the high school level. Savannah can launch the deep threes with success, cross you up with the ball and distribute. She has good court awareness and is able to find the best shot. She makes her debut on the Watch List. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874426"],"_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-674be299a4e49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She is small but mighty! Taylor is ready to make her impact right now. Has a lot of tools with the ball in her hands. She can knock down shots from anywhere and will light you up if you don't find her. Super excited to see her game continue to grow. Taylor makes her debut on the Watch List. <em>(Featured photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

I am closing out a look at the new faces who make their debut in the latest rankings, the 2028 incoming freshman who are expected to make an impact this season. The freshman class is very good!

Leah Eckenrode

Leah Eckenrode

OH
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Leah
Eckenrode SG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Newark
|
OH
2028 Rankings- New Faces to Watch!
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Leah Eckenrode

State: Ohio
School: Newark
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Lucy Luers

Lucy Luers

OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Lucy
Luers
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Bishop Fenwick
|
OH
2028 Rankings- New Faces to Watch!
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Lucy Luers

State: Ohio
School: Bishop Fenwick
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Naomi Merriweather

Naomi Merriweather

OH
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Naomi
Merriweather
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Reynoldsburg
|
OH
2028 Rankings- New Faces to Watch!
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Naomi Merriweather

State: Ohio
School: Reynoldsburg
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Savannah Romer

Savannah Romer

OH
PG
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Savannah
Romer PG
Class
2028
Height
5'3"
HS
Oakwood
|
OH
2028 Rankings- New Faces to Watch!
The SWBL better be ready for her. This freshman shined in the PGH event and will continue to...
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Savannah Romer

State: Ohio
School: Oakwood
Club: Ohio Premier
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Taylor Cahill

Taylor Cahill

OH
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Taylor
Cahill CG/PG
Class
2028
Height
5'4"
HS
Hilliard Darby
|
OH
2028 Rankings- New Faces to Watch!
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