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Class Of 2028 Updated College Prospect Rankings: New To The List

Class Of 2028 Updated College Prospect Rankings: New To The List
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey March 17, 2026 @ 09:36 AM
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Ramiyah Young
Ramiyah Young 5'10" | CG | 2028
IL
Carleigh Midgett
Carleigh Midgett 5'11" | SF | 2028
IL
Olivia Smith
Olivia Smith 5'10" | SF | 2028
IL
Leah Koster
Leah Koster 5'7" | CG | 2028
IL
Sophie Darwish
Sophie Darwish 5'10" | SF | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">For most of these <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2028-watch-list/">Class of 2028 </a>prospects, this is the end of their second varsity season. Though it's still early in their careers, in this new recruiting era, prospects start to separate themselves around this time, and it becomes clearer who can hang at the next level. As they head into their first year as upperclassmen, the responsibilities will pick up. The development from year one to year two matters, and below are some new names to our top 100 list.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798409"],"_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-69b88576c2aed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>By the way Young plays, your first thought wouldn't be that she's an underclassman, but even with her youth, she had a special season this year and was a key reason her program made the trip to the state finals. Her athleticism and her energy are higher than anyone who is on the court with her, and she shows this even without the ball in her hand. Strong upside. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798403"],"_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-69b88576c2b93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Midgett is your do it all type of prospect, and from a seasonal statistical view, it shows. Offensively, a majority of her impact comes from taking it off the boards, running the floor, and creating. She has a good sense of awareness and finishes with ease near the rim. Defensively, she's a ball hawk and knows when to take a risk and when to stay disciplined. High energy and active. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1752515"],"_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-69b88576c2c83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Koster is utilized as an offensive scorer for her high school program, and though her skillset is wide ranged, her impact is noticed from beyond the arc. Whether it's off her own creation or a catch and shoot, she can let it fly with no hesitation. On the other end of the ball, she isn't afraid to get up underneath a guard and defend at a strong level. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974072"],"_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-69b88576c2cf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Still young in her career, but she seems to have a strong sense of what she can bring to the floor as a player. The majority of her impact and value comes from her ability to stretch the floor at a high level, but she also shows signs of being aware and active in the passing lanes and on the ball. There's still development to go, but she has time on her side. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1796763"],"_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":1808276,"_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-69b88576c2c0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>A player who consistently impacts the game from the role she's asked to fill. A high energy kid who can be a major threat on the boards and cause some issues for you on defense as well. She has good length and a strong motor to match that. A prospect to keep an eye on as time goes on. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2028-watch-list/">CLASS OF 2028 RANKINGS</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading -->

For most of these Class of 2028 prospects, this is the end of their second varsity season. Though it's still early in their careers, in this new recruiting era, prospects start to separate themselves around this time, and it becomes clearer who can hang at the next level. As they head into their first year as upperclassmen, the responsibilities will pick up. The development from year one to year two matters, and below are some new names to our top 100 list.

Ramiyah Young

Ramiyah Young

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Ramiyah
Young CG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Belleville East
|
IL
Class Of 2028 Updated College Prospect Rankings: New To The List
By the way Young plays, your first thought wouldn’t be that she’s an underclassman, but even with her...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Ramiyah Young

State: Illinois
School: Belleville East
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Carleigh Midgett

Carleigh Midgett

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Carleigh
Midgett SF
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Marion
|
IL
Class Of 2028 Updated College Prospect Rankings: New To The List
Midgett is your do it all type of prospect, and from a seasonal statistical view, it shows. Offensively,...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Carleigh Midgett

State: Illinois
School: Marion
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Leah Koster

Leah Koster

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Leah
Koster CG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Metamora
|
IL
Class Of 2028 Updated College Prospect Rankings: New To The List
Koster is utilized as an offensive scorer for her high school program, and though her skillset is wide...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Leah Koster

State: Illinois
School: Metamora
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Sophie Darwish

Sophie Darwish

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Sophie
Darwish SF
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Hinsdale (Central)
|
IL
Class Of 2028 Updated College Prospect Rankings: New To The List
Still young in her career, but she seems to have a strong sense of what she can bring...
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Sophie Darwish

State: Illinois
School: Hinsdale (Central)
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Olivia Smith

Olivia Smith

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Olivia
Smith SF
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Mt. Pulaski
|
IL
Class Of 2028 Updated College Prospect Rankings: New To The List
A player who consistently impacts the game from the role she’s asked to fill. A high energy kid...
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Olivia Smith

State: Illinois
School: Mt. Pulaski
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