Summer Hoops Radar Watch: Class of 2028 Power Forwards

The power forward position group in the class of 2028 showcased some real talent during the 2025-2026 school season. Here are five PFs in the class who could continue to stand out during the summer hoops season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1039159' first='Kate' last='Dolata'], soon to be a rising junior at Page High School, is already having a good start to her summer hoops season.   In a recent tournament Dolata showcased many great areas of her game. One of the main things that stood out was how good she was in pick-and-roll actions. Dolata consistently delivers solid screens, which puts opposing defenders a step behind their defensive assignment. Off these screens, she does well at timing her dive to the rim and scoring on the cut if given the ball.   Dolata, at 6'1", also had great movement in the paint on defense. In the recent tourney for [program_tooltip program_id='713296' first='Team' last='Brandan Wright'], she had several blocks, coming off opposing players attacking the paint from the perimeter. Dolata also displayed her versatility by knocking down perimeter shots.     [player_tooltip player_id='986063' first='Jaelin' last='Baugh'] has many aspects of her game that make her a great player.   Baugh has great depth to her offensive game. She can score from the outside while she is also able to attack the basket and score off post-ups in the paint. Baugh is also an active player who has high-level athleticism. The combination of the two things makes her a great rebounder.   Baugh's athleticism and effort also make her a great shot blocker and a great overall defender.     [player_tooltip player_id='1312044' first='Kaylee' last='Dixon'], this past school season for Smith County High School, was an elite-level anchor for their defense   Dixon, often playing in the back of Smith County's defense, displayed her high basketball IQ. She constantly shut down scoring chances. The combination of her above-average lateral movement and her size at 6'2" generated a high number of blocks in the season. In one game against Cannon County in the 2025-2026 season, she had four blocks.   On offense, Dixon is a big offensive rebounding threat. She does a great job at shifting and constantly getting inside position on the other team's bigs when a shot goes in the air. This allows her to generate large rebound totals in games. Dixon often follows up these offensive rebounds by going straight into a shot, logging second-chance points. The following skillset was on display this past season in a game against Watertown High School. Dixon had 16 points and 15 rebounds in the game.     [player_tooltip player_id='805529' first='Ronique' last='Garner'] is already in the midst of her 2026 summer hoops season.   Garner, at 5'10", has the foot speed to guard most perimeter players while having the size to defend a lot of post players, too. Her versatility on the defensive end and her unselfishness as a player provide all the makings of a player who contributes to winning.   Garner also has a solid inside scoring game. She is a great cutter and can create a bit on her own around the painted area. She has a spin move in her offensive bag that she can go to from time to time down low.     [player_tooltip player_id='1055728' first='Lane' last='Smith'] had a great season for Lipscomb Academy.   Smith at the PF position is very fundamentally sound. One example of this is that she does a good job at not fouling on block attempts. She just sticks her arms straight up and alters her opponent's shot with her size.   Smith, for a PF, is also capable of defending out on the perimeter. She moves well and does a good job at not letting her assignment maneuver into the paint easily. Smith also is a good runner in transition and a solid scorer around and in the paint. She also has a good 3-point shot in her offensive repertoire. In a game against Harpeth Hall High School last season, she made two 3-pointers.

The power forward position group in the class of 2028 showcased some real talent during the 2025-2026 school season. Here are five PFs in the class who could continue to stand out during the summer hoops season.