New Kids on the Block: 2028 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By Josh Ebrahim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 rankings have been released, and along with that, come surprises and new additions looking to cement their place at the top of New York's 2028 rankings. This class ranks pretty high in terms of talent, skill, potential, and progression. These prospects just finished up their freshman year and are looking to take on bigger roles for their teams in the future. Let's dive right in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276547"],"_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-6887ba46237bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gerstrung is one of the best shooters in her class. Has unorthodox mechanics, but lights it up with some extra range on it. Loves to play up-tempo and with a high motor. Has good defensive instincts and can take it coast to coast with ease. Not afraid to take it to the rack and shows great touch around the basket, making difficult shots look effortless. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276539"],"_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-6887ba462367a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Biles checks in as the top prospect in this year's class. Biles is developing into a strong D1 propsect and had a very successful freshmen campaign for Cardinal O'Hara. Biles is an elite rebounder, high motor, and possesses elite basketball IQ. Defensively, she's a menace and probably the best pure one on one defender I've seen. Has the quickness, deterimination, and skillset to match. Offensively, she loves to run in transition and scores the majority of her points in the post. Shows good touch around basket and can sling it from beyond the arc. Her mechanics need some work, but has shown her range and accuracy to believe it will continue to get more refined with more reps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276544"],"_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-6887ba46236e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucas is an elite dual sport athlete who brings size, speed and skill to the court. Lucas can do it all. Elite defensive instincts make her a problem in transition. Her shooting mechanics are improving and developing and she should see a larger role for her in the offense this upcoming season. She can play the point or off the ball, and can figure out ways to distribute to her teammates or get to the rack. She can finish with either hand and shows great touch around the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276540"],"_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-6887ba4623731"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nezaj is one of my favorite players in this class. Elite handle and footwork gives her the ability to get to the basket with ease. Has elite vision and can make all the difficult passes look super easy. Three-level scorer and a shifty guard who likes to play up up-tempo style of basketball. Great shooting mechanics, quick release, and plenty of range from beyond the arc and in the mid-range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276543"],"_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-6887ba4623777"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is a 3-D wing prospect who is more advanced skill-wise than her other counterparts. Jackson's mechanics are a level above anyone else in this class. Pure shooter who has the skill to beat you in a multitude of ways. She can play off-ball or as the PG and run the offense to perfection. Can drive through contact and penetrate the paint to finish or kick out to one of her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->