2028 Ranking Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The latest rankings were released this week, and several players saw their stock rise based on their projected ability to impact the game at the next level. These rankings aren't just a reflection of high school performance, but rather an evaluation of how their skill sets, physical tools, and upside translate to the collegiate game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few players who made notable moves upward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["997499"],"_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-69cd748721535"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emersyn's biggest strength is her ability to score at all three levels. She can finish at the rim, knock down shots in the mid-range, and stretch defenses out beyond the arc, making her a constant offensive threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What elevates her game even more is her defensive mindset. She plays with aggressiveness and purpose on that end of the floor, applying pressure and competing every possession. With her ability to impact both offensively and defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["873281"],"_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-69cd7487215bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winters is known for her relentless energy and tenacious style of play, bringing a constant motor that impacts every possession. Her defensive instincts and ability to rebound feel natural, consistently putting her in the right place at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What she showed this past season—and throughout her high school career—is just a glimpse of her potential. With continued development, she has the tools to expand her game even further and elevate her impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["873279"],"_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-69cd74872165d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The high school stat sheet doesn't fully capture the potential Siri brings to the game. Her true upside is likely to show more clearly this spring as she plays with E5, where she'll have more opportunities to showcase her full skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Her perimeter game has taken noticeable steps forward, and her ability to track down and secure the ball stands out. As she continues to develop in a more open setting, she's a player whose impact could rise quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974008"],"_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-69cd7487216cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the players who really stood out to us late in the season was Emeli. She plays with confidence and isn't afraid to handle the ball under pressure or take on bigger, more physical defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Her fearlessness shows in the way she attacks and creates, consistently finding ways to make something happen when the ball is in her hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240628"],"_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-69cd748721724"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kenaddie brings a rare combination of toughness and versatility that makes her stand out on the floor. Her defensive intensity is constant, applying pressure and forcing opponents into uncomfortable situations. Offensively, her ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc adds another layer to her game, making her a difficult matchup for teams trying to decide how to guard her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1277750' first='Elise' last='Baldassano'] - <strong>Alta</strong> - Elise has stepped up her defense this past season and is starting to show signs of the same tenacity that her sister, Alia, has shown on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='875186' first='Falynn' last='Randall'] - <strong>Snow</strong> <strong>Canyon</strong> - As a high percentage shooter and a playmaker on the floor, Falynn could grow this spring season through development with more time on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='875188' first='Elena' last='Chiara'] - <strong>Skyridge</strong> - Elena continues to get quicker, and her ability to get downhill continues to improve. As a guard who is a threat from the perimeter and on the drive, she will be hard to stop should her trajectory continue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='889503' first='Zoe' last='Rockenfield'] - <strong>Morgan</strong> - Zoe has one of the highest percentages of 3-pointers we've encountered, and many of those are from deep. Her length makes her a recruiting gem.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1092176' first='Mollee' last='Allen'] - <strong>Sky</strong> <strong>View</strong> - One of the under-the-radar players this year. Mollee has pure athletic talent that is still developing, and her ceiling is high. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='952609' first='Tahlia' last='Munoz'] - <strong>West</strong> <strong>Field</strong> - She is a great floor reader with relentless defense. She has a high IQ, and the spring/summer ball should only improve her growth. One to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Others Who Rose</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997504' first='Stella' last='Madsen'] - <strong>Timpview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='873330' first='Blakelie' last='Davies'] - <strong>Millard</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='952618' first='Meg' last='Rawson'] - <strong>Riverton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='873756' first='Ellie' last='Adams'] - <strong>Timpanogos</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='875180' first='Lanie' last='Smith'] - <strong>Bingham</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997500' first='Estella' last='Myers'] - <strong>Skyline</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='904995' first='Audri' last='Orton'] - <strong>Dixie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='952616' first='Isabelle' last='Lewis'] - <strong>Alta</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='997503' first='Olive' last='Wayland'] - <strong>Farmington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1307933' first='Ava' last='Driggs'] - <strong>Bear</strong> <strong>River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1325456' first='Vada' last='Foster'] - <strong>Highland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1311334' first='Madison' last='Eliason'] - <strong>Delta</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->