Sophomores Who Moved Up – 2028 Rankings Posted

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Want to see the full article? Use code&nbsp;<strong>Ziter50</strong> for half off your first billing.</mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're taking a look at which sophomores climbed in the latest rankings update. Some have expanded their impact within their programs, while others have quite literally grown into bigger roles, using added size, confidence, and responsibility to elevate their value on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1325456"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1553538,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6942e90dca989"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vada is one of the premier defenders in the state, bringing a rare combination of strength and discipline that makes her a true brick wall on the floor. She's exceptionally comfortable finishing through contact, using jump stops, pivots, step-throughs, and a polished spin move to score in traffic. Offensively, her jumper is fundamentally sound with clean mechanics and has become more consistent each season, adding another layer to a game built on toughness, balance, and control. Highland's improved play will be because of her skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["873330"],"_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-6942e90dca90d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If anyone believes a smaller school equates to a smaller skill set, Blakelie continues to prove otherwise. She put in significant offseason work, and it shows clearly in her game. She's a true utility player who can impact the floor from anywhere and has the confidence to pull from well beyond the three-point line. As offenses continue to be built around her over the next few seasons, her growth should accelerate, and Millard could find itself in serious contention by the time her tenure is complete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["889503"],"_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-6942e90dca9d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zoe has been one of the most consistent performers in the 2028 class. Whether she's scoring herself or creating opportunities for others, she finds ways to impact the game every night. Her length gives her an advantage most guards don't have and raises her ceiling on the recruiting side. While other sophomores are just stepping into larger roles, Zoe began doing that as a freshman and has continued to elevate her game. Her deep-range three makes her difficult to defend, and with more teammates stepping up around her this season, her team's success should continue to draw attention her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1038913"],"_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-6942e90dcaa14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earning meaningful varsity minutes on a roster loaded with experienced, contributing upperclassmen is no small task, especially for a sophomore. Katie has a skill set that makes it impossible for her to be left off the floor. Her length impacts the game on both ends, allowing her to disrupt defensively while still being effective offensively. When projecting future college potential, her tools and versatility make her an easy riser in the rankings, and a player programs will continue to track closely.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["952616"],"_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-6942e90dcaa55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabelle has been a key component of Alta's success this year. She plays much bigger than her size suggests and is often tasked with taking on bigger posts in the paint. She disrupts passing lanes and consistently finds cutters with well-timed passes. Her toughness, positioning, and basketball IQ allow Alta to stay competitive inside even when they're giving up size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->