These Understated ’28 Bigs Could Be Serious Weapons This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season here, the top players and performers are a staple for content. However, today the topic is revolved around some bigs that aren't always mentioned. These players are all likely to take a leap this season. Below are 5 understated bigs that could be serious weapons for their teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Throughout this week, Prep Girls Hoops subscriptions are 50% off when using the code </em>BlackFriday2025.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1267898"],"_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-692b8828ec6d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1267898' first='Brooke' last='Dicarlo'] (2028) | 5'11 PF/C </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooke is a big that can knock down the midrange and sports a soft touch. She's long plus steps up to the challenge of guarding multiple styles of posts. Dicarlo can a good piece for Hotchkiss this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903426"],"_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-692b8828ec72c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='903426' first='Alexa' last='Scaringello'] (2028) | 6'2 PF | St. Mark's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexa is a well-founded big that has a solid inside-out game. She can extend the floor as she provides optimal space when needed, plus she thrives in physical play within the paint too. On defense Alexa is a monster rebounder and an avid shot blocker. Her stock is definitely going up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["658588"],"_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-692b8828ec775"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='658588' first='Shannon' last='O'Leary'] (2028) | PF | New Hampton </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A forward that functions well in and around the paint on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Shannon makes herself a big target plus she's an ideal option for drivers looking for someone to find behind the defense. O'Leary finishes from various angles with a soft touch. Defensively, the 6'1 forward provides excellent help and comes through with enough physical strength to give players a hard time in individual matchups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277849"],"_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-692b8828ec7ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1277849' first='Tajeaya' last='Sterling'] (2028) | PF | Durfee </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sterling is a solid finisher around the rim that can operate well with her wide radius of shots around the paint. She makes a living cleaning up misses off the glass. Defensively, her size can dissuade drivers from attempting their normal shot selections. With more reps through the season, Tajeaya will start to shape out nicely overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1274414"],"_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-692b8828ec7fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1274414' first='Ella' last='Higgins'] (2028) | 6'0 | C/PF </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big that can play over her shoulder and finish plays with a high efficiency. She's a natural force that doesn't require the ball much to make a difference either. The defense she provides in the halfcourt is quite sturdy. Ella's physicality in the paint helps prevent easy scoring. As Higgins develops more confidence that'll help her start making more headway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->