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Sleeper Guards in the 2028 Rankings

Sleeper Guards in the 2028 Rankings
Akeem Webb
Akeem Webb January 14, 2026 @ 03:15 PM
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Evelyn	Rodriguez
Evelyn Rodriguez 5'8" | PG | 2028
KY
Alexa Wade
Alexa Wade 5'6" | CG | 2028
KY
Maddy Engle
Maddy Engle 5'8" | SG | 2028
KY
Carissa Lyons
Carissa Lyons 5'4" | PG | 2028
KY
Jaycelyn Nevitt
Jaycelyn Nevitt 5'9" | CG | 2028
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at five sleeper guards in the Class of 2028 rankings, players you may not hear much about now, but ones you'll definitely be hearing more from as their careers unfold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1497871"],"_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-6966ae7fdcb6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evelyn Rodriguez has burst onto the scene in her sophomore season, averaging 17.7 points, 4.7 steals, 4.3 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 58% from the field and 33% from three-point range. A dynamic left-handed point guard, she's a skilled ball handler who can create offense with the ball in her hands. She's excellent at changing pace, is a crafty scorer at the rim, can facilitate and has a nose for the ball on defense. Rodriguez has already posted some eye-opening stat lines, including 25 points, six rebounds, six steals, and five assists against Fern Creek, 38 points and seven steals versus Presentation, and 18 points, 10 rebounds, and five steals against Cornerstone Christian. Evelyn is a prospect to follow closely in the Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182860"],"_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-6966ae7fdcbcb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1182860' first='Maddy' last='Engle'] is a strict shooting guard with good size and long arms. She excels at getting to the basket and does a great job creating contact to get to the stripe or using her strength to finish through it, can knock down spot-up threes, and is a very good rebounder for her position. Maddy leads Floyd Central in both scoring (16.8 points per game) and rebounding (7.2 per game), and she's in the midst of a strong sophomore season. She looks like a star in the making out of the 15th Region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["932146"],"_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-6966ae7fdcc16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='932146' first='Jaycelyn' last='Nevitt'] is quietly putting together an impressive sophomore season for Meade County, averaging a team-leading 12.7 points per game while shooting 40% from three-point range and 90% from the free-throw line. A lethal shooter from deep who can manipulate the defense with her range, while also showing the ability to put the ball on the deck and attack. Nevitt also sees the floor well, puts her teammates in position to score, and competes hard on the defensive end. She looks poised to continue putting people on notice as the season moves along. <em>(Featured Image)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1302707"],"_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-6966ae7fdcc5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1302707' first='Alexa' last='Wade'] has emerged as one of the go-to players for Mercer County, ranking second on the team in both scoring (12 points per game) and rebounding (5 rebounds per game) this season. An athletic guard, she brings constant energy to the floor and has proven to be a major threat from beyond the arc. Her activity on the defensive end also stands out, as she's always looking to make a play. Alexa was a key piece for the Lady Indians during the 2A Section 5 Tournament, earning a spot on the All-Tournament Team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963043"],"_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-6967a2918abb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carissa is finding her stride in her sophomore season for Ballard, averaging 10.4 points per game. She's at her best when attacking the basket, but she's also a solid perimeter shooter and has a knack for drawing contact and getting to the free-throw line. She's already turned in some big scoring performances this season, including 18 points against Valley at the Queen of the Commonwealth and 22 points versus Tates Creek.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at five sleeper guards in the Class of 2028 rankings, players you may not hear much about now, but ones you'll definitely be hearing more from as their careers unfold.

Evelyn	Rodriguez

Evelyn Rodriguez

KY
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Evelyn Rodriguez
PG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Portland Christian
|
KY
Sleeper Guards in the 2028 Rankings
Evelyn Rodriguez has burst onto the scene in her sophomore season, averaging 17.7 points, 4.7 steals, 4.3 assists,...
Written by Akeem Webb
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Evelyn Rodriguez

State: Kentucky
School: Portland Christian
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Maddy Engle

Maddy Engle

KY
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Maddy
Engle SG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Floyd Central
|
KY
Sleeper Guards in the 2028 Rankings
Maddy Engle is a strict shooting guard with good size and long arms. She excels at getting to...
Written by Akeem Webb
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Maddy Engle

State: Kentucky
School: Floyd Central
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Jaycelyn Nevitt

Jaycelyn Nevitt

KY
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Jaycelyn
Nevitt CG
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Meade County
|
KY
Sleeper Guards in the 2028 Rankings
Jaycelyn Nevitt is quietly putting together an impressive sophomore season for Meade County, averaging a team-leading 12.7 points...
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Jaycelyn Nevitt

State: Kentucky
School: Meade County
Club: Lady Vision
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Alexa Wade

Alexa Wade

KY
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Alexa
Wade CG
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Mercer County
|
KY
Sleeper Guards in the 2028 Rankings
Alexa Wade has emerged as one of the go-to players for Mercer County, ranking second on the team...
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Alexa Wade

State: Kentucky
School: Mercer County
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Carissa Lyons

Carissa Lyons

KY
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Carissa
Lyons PG
Class
2028
Height
5'4"
HS
Ballard
|
KY
Sleeper Guards in the 2028 Rankings
Carissa is finding her stride in her sophomore season for Ballard, averaging 10.4 points per game. She’s at...
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State: Kentucky
School: Ballard
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