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2028 Rankings Update- Top 40 moving up!

2028 Rankings Update- Top 40 moving up!
Jim Dabbelt
Jim Dabbelt February 28, 2025 @ 04:25 PM
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Naomi Merriweather
Naomi Merriweather 5'6" | 2028
OH
Ja’Tayvea Caldwell
Ja’Tayvea Caldwell 5'10" | 2028
OH
Sophie Sharp
Sophie Sharp 5'7" | PG/CG | 2028
OH
Hadli Gillum
Hadli Gillum 5'11" | CG/PG | 2028
OH
Taylor Cahill
Taylor Cahill 5'4" | CG/PG | 2028
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A final look at some of the stock risers in the latest ranking in the 2028 class which were released this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946048"],"_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-67c230e40e809"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A productive player with a mechanical style of play, she has solid fundamentals. She has good length and is able to create with the ball, either for a shot or finding a teammate for a better shot. She is poised for a freshman and provides good leadership. Able to create at the rim. Nice perimeter game. Moves up off the Watch List to #33.</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-67c232cd2812f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Naomi plays above her years, she has a good basketball IQ and she will make the right play. Sees the floor well in transition and can distribute for the best option. She has good footwork and quickness to compete against the top notch talent in Columbus during the season. Can impact the game on both ends of the floor. Moves up to #36!</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-67c232cd2818a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Central Ohio gem in the 2028 class, one of the best overall classes Ohio has seen in a while. Angie just saw her and loves the way she is so focused on the court. Can knock down the three, and her skill set continues to rise. I look forward to seeing her game continue to grow as she moves up to #38 off the watch list. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["956262"],"_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-67c236af48243"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shifty newcomer who can distribute the ball in the open court well. Has a knack to get downhill and score in the paint. Anticipates well on the defensive end, can push transition. Solid catch-and-shoot player from the perimeter, has good range and can knock down the trey! Makes the move to #39!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974098"],"_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-67c236af482a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Loved her athleticism when I saw her back in the ball, and she capitalized on that aspect of her game throughout her freshman season. She has a smooth jumper who can get her shot off quickly. Defends well on the other end, quick hands and creates mistakes. Ja'Tayvea jumps up off the watchlist to #40! <em>(Featured photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

A final look at some of the stock risers in the latest ranking in the 2028 class which were released this week.

Hadli Gillum

Hadli Gillum

OH
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Hadli
Gillum CG/PG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
William V. Fisher Catholic
|
OH
2028 Rankings Update- Top 40 moving up!
A productive player with a mechanical style of play, she has solid fundamentals. She has good length and...
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School: William V. Fisher Catholic
Club: Legends U
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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
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OH
2028 Rankings Update- Top 40 moving up!
Naomi plays above her years, she has a good basketball IQ and she will make the right play....
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Naomi Merriweather

State: Ohio
School: Reynoldsburg
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Taylor Cahill

Taylor Cahill

OH
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Taylor
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Class
2028
Height
5'4"
HS
Hilliard Darby
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OH
2028 Rankings Update- Top 40 moving up!
Another Central Ohio gem in the 2028 class, one of the best overall classes Ohio has seen in...
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Taylor Cahill

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State: Ohio
School: Hilliard Darby
Club: RA-1/Puma Pro 16/Ohio Hoopsters
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Sophie Sharp

Sophie Sharp

OH
PG/CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2028
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Sophie
Sharp PG/CG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Avon
|
OH
2028 Rankings Update- Top 40 moving up!
Shifty newcomer who can distribute the ball in the open court well. Has a knack to get downhill...
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Sophie Sharp

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State: Ohio
School: Avon
Club: MAC Basketball
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Ja&#8217;Tayvea Caldwell

Ja’Tayvea Caldwell

OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Ja’Tayvea
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Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Lutheran East
|
OH
2028 Rankings Update- Top 40 moving up!
Loved her athleticism when I saw her back in the ball, and she capitalized on that aspect of...
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School: Lutheran East
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