2028 Rankings: Interior Prospects Making Noise in the Paint

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">While the 2028 rankings continue to be dominated by perimeter talent, a handful of interior players are making a strong case for recognition with their presence, productivity, and long-term potential. Here is a look at some of the top post prospects in the class who are putting in work on the inside…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165446' first='Asia' last='Robinson']</strong> (6'1/PF|C/'28/Bob Jones)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @AsiaRobinson09</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Asia has positional size and displays advanced scoring instincts and a soft touch, allowing her to finish in a variety of ways around the basket. She has a naturally high release point on her shot, all of which make her a tough cover offensively. She shows real versatility, whether facing up, scoring off the bounce, on the low block, or working in the mid-post. As her defensive consistency and awareness continue to develop, she has the tools to become a well-rounded impact player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165479' first='Tatum' last='English']</strong> (5'11/PF/'28/Hoover)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tatum is finding her way, and despite having to play behind a talented frontcourt teammate, she still flashes signs of high potential. She plays with her back to the basket and does a really good job scoring on the low block when she gets paint touches. Her body control around the rim is getting better, and her ability to score in traffic is also improving.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='884279' first='Hannah' last='Bankston']</strong> (6'0/PF|C/'28/Pelham)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: hannahbama28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Hannah is a developing interior presence with strong fundamentals in the post, with a soft touch around the rim, strong hands, and excellent balance. Hannah consistently plays through contact, showing toughness when finishing in traffic. She runs the floor hard in transition, establishes deep post position, and effectively seals defenders to create scoring opportunities. Defensively and on the boards, she is relentless, leading her team in rebounds and setting the tone with her effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165109' first='Kelly' last='Eubanks'] </strong>(5'11/PF|C/'28/Central-Phenix)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 5x.kelly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kelly is a high-level utility player with rare positional versatility. She plays and produces at all five positions, utilizing the skill set and IQ required for each role. Whether initiating the offense, stretching the floor, or battling in the paint, she adapts seamlessly to her team's needs while maintaining a high level of impact. She can produce from the perimeter, but she is really dominant inside the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='901852' first='Janiah' last='Harris']</strong> (5'9/PF/'28/Pelham)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Janiahwashere</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Janiahwasheree</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Janiah is a high-motor interior presence who brings energy and effort to the floor. She works hard to establish inside position and is decisive and aggressive when she gets paint touches on the low block and in the paint. She scores it well in the paint and around the rim. She is highly assertive on both ends of the floor and competes at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165522' first='Anne' last='Montgomery']</strong> (5'11/PF/'28/Victory Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Anne is a three-level scorer who impacts the game with her scoring versatility. She has a good feel for the game and a knack for scoring the rock. She has positional size and game instincts and makes plays that contribute to winning. Despite her inside-out scoring versatility, she is a tough matchup due to her scoring prowess around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->