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Breakout Candidates: 2028 Class

Breakout Candidates: 2028 Class
Devin Record
Devin Record November 9, 2025 @ 03:14 PM
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Makenna Pepper
Makenna Pepper 5'6" | CG | 2028
WA
Amelia Kellen
Amelia Kellen 5'8" | SG/SF | 2028
WA
Zaya Hooker
Zaya Hooker 5'8" | CG/PG | 2028
WA
Brailyn Foster
Brailyn Foster 5'9" | 2028
WA
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The season officially begins in less than 2 weeks. Here I am breaking down which players are breakout candidates for each class, starting with the 2028 class.

Zaya Hooker

Zaya Hooker

WA
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Zaya
Hooker CG/PG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Eastside Catholic
|
WA
Breakout Candidates: 2028 Class
Hooker is a dynamic guard with an exceptional ability to control the pace of the game, seamlessly dictating...
Written by Devin Record
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Zaya Hooker

Instagram
State: Washington
School: Eastside Catholic
Club: TruHoopland
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Makenna Pepper

Makenna Pepper

WA
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Makenna
Pepper CG
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Selah
|
WA
Breakout Candidates: 2028 Class
A standout left-handed guard, Makenna showcased her exceptional skills last season with a smooth jump shot, effortlessly sinking...
Written by Devin Record
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Makenna Pepper

State: Washington
School: Selah
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Highlights

Amelia Kellen

Amelia Kellen

WA
SG/SF
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Amelia
Kellen SG/SF
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Lake Washington
|
WA
Breakout Candidates: 2028 Class
A standout guard with a high IQ dominates both ends of the court. She plays off two feet...
Written by Devin Record
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Amelia Kellen

Instagram
State: Washington
School: Lake Washington
Club: Friends of Hoop (FOH)
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Brailyn Foster

Brailyn Foster

WA
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Brailyn
Foster
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Chiawana
|
WA
Breakout Candidates: 2028 Class
Foster is poised for a breakout season, she showcases exceptional fundamentals that set her apart on the court....
Written by Devin Record
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Brailyn Foster

State: Washington
School: Chiawana
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