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Looking Ahead : 2028 Guards On The Rise

Looking Ahead : 2028 Guards On The Rise
Connor Dodd
Connor Dodd September 4, 2025 @ 10:15 PM
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Rizelle Copeland
Rizelle Copeland 5'8" | PG/SG | 2028
CA
Aksharaa Prakashchander
Aksharaa Prakashchander 5'6" | PG | 2028
CA
Kiera Thomas
Kiera Thomas 5'7" | PG | 2028
CA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A number of 2028 guards are in a great position to make a jump in minutes, impact and production next season. Featured below are 5 2028 guards that we recommend adding to your recruit list and getting eyes on asap this season. Read more to see who these prospects are and why they may be on the rise! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257245"],"_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-68ba55e532cf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kiera had a big time summer drawing four year attention playing AAU and on the National Level at the Ballislife Camp All American Camp. Passport Player of the Year that showed growth offensively and defensively going into her sophomore campaign. Deep range + improved consistency stopping and hitting short jumper/floater. Guards multiple positions + is constantly looking to get out in transition. High IQ PG, attacks angles with purpose. D1 caliber PG </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":"Leah Toner ","_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":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sage Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='716027' first='Team' last='G']","_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-68ba55e532e2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leah is in a great position to make an impact on an already talented Sage Hill squad. Keep an eye on her production to jump up next season. Discipline guard with good size that's comfortable attacking downhill and finishing through contact. Does a great job finding 2 feet and having patience around the rim. 3 point threat with a quick, confident release. High Motor , High ceiling guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257823"],"_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-68ba55e532ec4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aksharaa showed awesome growth throughout the summer, specifically in her consistency behind the arc and decision making off the bounce. Takes care of the ball + is hard to speed up. Downhill threat that uses body well to create space. Crafty finisher around the rim, has a nice spin move + floater. Drives with vision, controls her space and finishes through contact and at tough angles. </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":"Jada Ahmad","_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":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"San Marcos","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"805 Family","_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-68ba55e532fa5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shooter alert! Jada continues to show the ability to stretch out the defensive and knock down multiple 3's throughout games consistently. Showed improvement attacking downhill and finishing on both sides of the rim. Sneaky athletic, uses her length and athleticism to create deflections and easy opportunities in transition. Definitely a 2028 on our WL to make a jump this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1274670"],"_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-68ba55e533021"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">High ceiling 2028 out of the 661 in a great spot to make noise in her sophomore campaign. Long, athletic guard with a quick first step; hard to keep in front. Utilizes a nice cross + is willing to attack downhill with purpose both ways. Does a good job seeing kickouts when overplayed. Has size, length and athleticism to guard multiple positions at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

A number of 2028 guards are in a great position to make a jump in minutes, impact and production next season. Featured below are 5 2028 guards that we recommend adding to your recruit list and getting eyes on asap this season. Read more to see who these prospects are and why they may be on the rise!

Kiera Thomas

Kiera Thomas

CA
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Kiera
Thomas PG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Immanuel
|
CA
Looking Ahead : 2028 Guards On The Rise
Kiera had a big time summer drawing four year attention playing AAU and on the National Level at...
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Kiera Thomas

State: California
School: Immanuel
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Leah Toner

Leah Toner

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2028

Leah Toner

School: Sage Hill
Club: Team G
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Aksharaa Prakashchander

Aksharaa Prakashchander

CA
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Aksharaa
Prakashchander PG
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Arnold O Beckman High School
|
CA
Looking Ahead : 2028 Guards On The Rise
Aksharaa showed awesome growth throughout the summer, specifically in her consistency behind the arc and decision making off...
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Aksharaa Prakashchander

State: California
School: Arnold O Beckman High School
Club: Cal Sparks
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Jada Ahmad

Jada Ahmad

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2028

Jada Ahmad

School: San Marcos
Club: 805 Family
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Rizelle Copeland

Rizelle Copeland

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Rizelle
Copeland PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Frontier
|
CA
Looking Ahead : 2028 Guards On The Rise
High ceiling 2028 out of the 661 in a great spot to make noise in her sophomore campaign....
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School: Frontier
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