On the Radar Class of 2028 Talent Defining the 757

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every season brings change, and playoff time marks the true transition point in the high school basketball cycle. As the Class of 2026 prepares to exit, the Class of 2027 moves closer to center stage. While the Class of 2028 enters the year where potential turns into projection, and their roles begin to be solidified</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the moment when college interest becomes real. Leadership responsibilities grow, and players begin defining the trajectory of their basketball futures. In Hampton Roads, the future is bright, and these ladies are ready to shine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the Class of 2028 names you need to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735561"],"_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-6988bd7c01949"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It would be easy to rest on the laurels of being the No. 1 ranked Class of 2028 player in Virginia. It would be easy to blend into the success of a talented Catholic roster. However, players like Loritts don't reach that level by choosing the easy path.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loritts is a worker plain and simple!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Possessing the ability to impact the game in every aspect, through scoring, playmaking, rebounding, and relentless defensive effort. Her motor rarely slows. Loritts never takes a possession off. While consistently putting herself in position to elevate her team when it matters most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">That impact was on full display against Norfolk Christian. In a hard-fought 77–70 victory for Catholic, Loritts delivered a decisive 14-point second half performance. Taking over down the stretch and proving once again why she is considered one of the elite players in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1731275,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kelsey King","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Great Bridge High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"VB Rush","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6988bd7c01a12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">King a two-year varsity starter and two-time leading scorer at Great Bridge. She has firmly established herself as a player to watch. Fearless and composed on the court. She consistently attacks the basket, showcases a reliable mid-range game. All while displaying impressive court vision as both a scorer and facilitator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While continued physical development will help her compete against bigger guards and finish more consistently through contact, King already demonstrates strong scoring efficiency and a natural feel for the game. With added strength and continued growth, she possesses the upside to make significant noise over her final two years of high school basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["551366"],"_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-6988bd7c01a64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of,if not the strongest Class of 2028 players in Virginia. Cooper is a dominant presence in the post who demands constant attention. Already surpassing the 1,000-point milestone, she combines physical strength with a remarkably soft touch around the basket. This allows her to score efficiently while controlling the glass as a rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensively, Cooper's presence changes the game. Her shot-blocking ability and physicality make opponents think twice before attacking the lane. Her presence often forces offenses to adjust their approach when she anchors the paint. With her combination of power, touch, and defensive impact, Cooper continues to establish herself as one of the premier interior forces in her class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["541415"],"_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-6988bd7c01ab3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing for a Kings Fork squad whose starting five is loaded with future college players could easily overshadow a developing talent. However, [player_tooltip player_id='541415' first='Kennedi' last='Young'] is very much a ball player in her own right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and athletic at 5'10", Young pairs her physical tools with a tenacious, gritty approach to the game. She embraces the dirty work. Diving for loose balls, forcing turnovers, and stepping into scoring opportunities whenever her number is called. She brings energy, versatility, and a noticeable impact on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> It feels inevitable that Young will play a bigger role in the future. With expanded opportunities, her productivity and overall impact have the potential to rise significantly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As they step into upperclassmen roles, this group is ready to carry a loaded Class of 2028 forward. Once again proving that Hampton Roads isn't just producing talent, it's producing must-see basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->