Winter Rankings Update: 2028 Stock Risers

We're midway through the 2025–26 high school season in Kentucky, and a number of sophomores have elevated their games, showing growth and maturity as they step into bigger roles or become the go-to players for their teams. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the prospects who have moved up the rankings in the most recent update.    [player_tooltip player_id='961302' first='Maliah' last='Courtney'] moves up to the No. 1 spot in this update. The super talented sophomore leads E-Town in both scoring (28.2 points per game) and rebounding (11 per game), with splits of 52/42/80. Last week, she posted some eye-popping stat lines, including 35 points, 11 rebounds, going 5/5 from deep against Bethlehem and 38 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two steals against Bullitt East, before that. Prior to the season, she added another Division I offer from the University of Memphis, giving her the most D1 offers in the Class of 2028. Maliah has proven she's not just the top prospect in her class, but one of the top prospects in the entire state, and her ceiling continues to look as high as anyone's in Kentucky. (Featured Image)     [player_tooltip player_id='903695' first='Riley' last='Gilvin'] has climbed into the top five of Kentucky's Class of 2028 rankings. She's been a steady contributor for the Sacred Heart Valkyries this season, averaging 9.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Playing on such a talented roster naturally limits some opportunities, but she is the type of player who knows how make her presence felt in a variety of ways and she impacts winning. Riley also picked up her first Division I offer from Eastern Kentucky University before the season, making her the fifth prospect in Kentucky's Class of 2028 to hold a D1 offer.     Kyleigh has really come into her own in her sophomore season, emerging as the leading scorer for GRC at 12.6 points per game while shooting an efficient 48% from the field and nearly 40% from three-point land. Being one of the top options on such a deep and talented roster speaks volumes, and her impressive outings against tough in-state and out-of-state competition only reinforce her impact. While she's known primarily for her offensive ability, she's also a very solid contributor on the defensive end. Kyleigh's ceiling continues to rise, and her trajectory is one to watch in the Class of 2028.     Kylie is having a terrific season for Bishop Brossart, a team that has established itself as one of the best in the 10th Region with a 15–1 record. She's averaging a team-leading 19 points per game along with 6 rebounds, showcasing her versatility as a wing/guard who impacts the game in every aspect. There's plenty of talent in Northern Kentucky, and [player_tooltip player_id='978237' first='Kylie' last='Smith'] is certainly among it, she has college-level potential written all over her.     Koko continues her torrid run of production this season, leading the Lady Commodores with 20 points and 8.5 rebounds per game while doing so very efficiently. She's turned in several big-time performances, including a 41-point, 12-rebound outing against Grant County, along with multiple games of 25-plus points. Koko has taken her game to new heights this season and recently reached the 1,000-point milestone for her career. She's a post player to follow in the Class of 2028.

We're midway through the 2025–26 high school season in Kentucky, and a number of sophomores have elevated their games, showing growth and maturity as they step into bigger roles or become the go-to players for their teams. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the prospects who have moved up the rankings in the most recent update.