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The Top 25 Just Shifted in the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings

The Top 25 Just Shifted in the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey January 5, 2026 @ 12:30 PM
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Reese McLelland
Reese McLelland 5'11" | SF/PF | 2028
IL
Marlee-Michelle Coleman
Marlee-Michelle Coleman 6'2" | SF/CG | 2028
IL
Niki Davorija
Niki Davorija 5'10" | SG | 2028
IL
Summer Toussaint
Summer Toussaint 5'10" | SG/CG | 2028
IL
Lucy Tierney
Lucy Tierney 5'11" | CG | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2028-watch-list/">The Class of 2028</a> is still young and early in the evaluation process. These are college prospect rankings, not a list of the best high school players. Most of the movement in this update is based on legit offers, skill level, and projecting college athleticism and frame, including speed, strength, and size. High school success has some consideration, but it carries less weight at this stage. Film, live evaluation, and conversations with college coaches, AAU directors, and high school coaches helped shape this update and show which players are starting to separate.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Below are a couple of prospects who made moves in the Top 25</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["955657"],"_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-695c035f411c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Marlee has all the intangibles and a solid skillset at her age, and she has figured out how to put it together enough to be one of the top prospects in this state. Most of her dominance comes from her ability to attack the rim and absorb any contact that's there, but she can stretch the court and hit the corner ball if it's open. As her game expands to more confidence in putting the ball on the ground, we can be looking at one of the next stars out of the Midwest. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["882110"],"_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-695c035f41227"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Tierney has been my favorite player to watch so far this season, simply because of the assignments she's tasked with guarding, and there is no fear in her face or body language at all. The offensive side of the ball is present, and she has the ultimate green light from the outside, but i truly believe her effort and discipline on the defensive side will be top of the list on why D1 schools will show interest. 3&amp;D players will always have value at the next level. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["954118"],"_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-695c035f41271"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Davorija has the skillset that can blend in with any program, simply due to her size, length, and versatility. She can be the main focal point, an off ball scorer, or a playmaking piece that can still change the outcome of the game. She has strong vision, a very solid handle, and the overall IQ/awareness to be dominant in whatever role is needed of her. Strong upside.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974069"],"_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-695c035f412b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Not too many prospects these days can match high effort with high skill.. and McLelland is in that conversation. From all levels, she can put the ball in the bucket, but it's her energy when she doesn't have the ball that shows the collegiate potential. She has the size, the length, and the frame to deal with contact. Strong potential. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["911247"],"_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-695c035f412f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>There are more levels to scoring than 3.. isolation and the ability to score from the post are two other levels, and Summer has the skillset to be a legit 5 level scorer. This kid can score at her own will.. but she rarely allows the defense to force her into a bad possession or shot. She can make plays for her teammates just as well as she can for herself. A player to look more into as the AAU season picks up. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2028-watch-list/">CLASS OF 2028 RANKINGS</a></h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The Class of 2028 is still young and early in the evaluation process. These are college prospect rankings, not a list of the best high school players. Most of the movement in this update is based on legit offers, skill level, and projecting college athleticism and frame, including speed, strength, and size. High school success has some consideration, but it carries less weight at this stage. Film, live evaluation, and conversations with college coaches, AAU directors, and high school coaches helped shape this update and show which players are starting to separate.

Marlee-Michelle Coleman

Marlee-Michelle Coleman

IL
SF/CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF/CG
CLASS 2028
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Marlee-Michelle
Coleman SF/CG
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Example Academy
|
IL
The Top 25 Just Shifted in the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings
Marlee has all the intangibles and a solid skillset at her age, and she has figured out how...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Marlee-Michelle Coleman

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State: Illinois
School: Example Academy
Club: Example Sports
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Lucy Tierney

Lucy Tierney

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Lucy
Tierney CG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Benet Academy
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IL
The Top 25 Just Shifted in the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings
Tierney has been my favorite player to watch so far this season, simply because of the assignments she’s...
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Lucy Tierney

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School: Benet Academy
Club: M14 Hoops
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Niki Davorija

Niki Davorija

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Niki
Davorija SG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Glenbrook South
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IL
The Top 25 Just Shifted in the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings
Davorija has the skillset that can blend in with any program, simply due to her size, length, and...
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Niki Davorija

State: Illinois
School: Glenbrook South
Club: Full Package
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Reese McLelland

Reese McLelland

IL
SF/PF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2028
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Reese
McLelland SF/PF
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Stevenson
|
IL
The Top 25 Just Shifted in the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings
Not too many prospects these days can match high effort with high skill.. and McLelland is in that...
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Reese McLelland

State: Illinois
School: Stevenson
Club: All in
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Summer Toussaint

Summer Toussaint

IL
SG/CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2028
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Toussaint SG/CG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Johnsburg
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IL
The Top 25 Just Shifted in the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings
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Summer Toussaint

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School: Johnsburg
Club: Team Herro
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