Summer Hoops Radar Watch: Class of 2028 Small Forwards

The class of 2028 has some of the most versatile and talented players, and that is extremely true in the small forward position group. Here are five SFs to know who could have an impressive summer hoops season in store.    [player_tooltip player_id='766661' first='Audree' last='Riehn'] had displayed insanely high potential in her second season of high school hoops.   Riehn has a dominate inetrior game. She maneuvers around the paint well and reads richchets off the rim at a high-level. Because of this ability, Riehn often has the better positioning than her opponents for a rebound, shutting down second-chance scoring chances. Riehn's IQ is also present in reacting to the movement of opposing offenses. She can pick up cuts and drives better than most players. This sets her up in ideal spots to contest and block shots. In a game this past season against Bearden High School, she had six blocks.   On offense, Riehn is a good post scorer. She can score through traffic and an even score with her non-dominant left hand. Riehn is also more than capable of stepping out and knocking down a 3-pointer. In several games this season, she had two or more made 3-pointers.     [player_tooltip player_id='792288' first='Makynli' last='Bacon'] established herself as one of the best players in her class this past season, and she should further do so over this summer.   Bacon for The Webb School had many eye-popping performances. For one, she is a double-double machine. Her relentless attack on the basket and the boards gave opposing teams problems all season. While Bacon can drive and score with ease, she also loves to shoot 3-pointers, and for a good reason. She makes them.   Bacon at 6'0", while she can play on the interior, is also more than capable of acting as a guard. She is under control on the dribble. Pairing this with her above-average 3-point shooting game and her interior scoring game makes her one of the best players in the class.   Bacon can knock down shots from well off the line. She also has a high release point on her jumper, making any smaller perimeter defender have little to no chance of affecting her shot. In a game against Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, Bacon made four 3-pointers.     [player_tooltip player_id='1155042' first='Isa' last='Gelbard'] had a great season for Harpeth Hall High School.   Gelbard, at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season, was named to the TSSAA DII-AA All-Region Team, and for good reason. Gelbard brings a skillset that every high school coach would want. She puts great effort into defense, and she can also hit 3-pointers.   Gelbard can move laterally at a high level, allowing her to stick with her assignment on defense and generate steals on occasion. Regarding Gelbard's 3-point shooting, two things stand out. Versatility and repeatability. She can score both off the dribble and off the catch more than comfortabiliy. Also, Gelbard has a fluid shot. Her form does not waver from shot to shot. That definitely plays a role in her being a high-level shooter.     Listed as an SF, Alyssa Davis, plays more like a guard.   Davis, at 5'10", has an elite dribble skill set. This alone makes her a mismatch problem. She can create space and score off the dribble at an insanley high-level. With the following skill set, she can operate as a point guard if called to do so. Davis also though in earning the SF title can play inside. The touch on her 3-point jumper translates inside the paint. She can score with floaters, hook shots, or by making contested layups off the glass.   Davis is definitely a name to watch moving forward and has all the potential to continue to rise up the Prep Girls Hoop rankings.     [player_tooltip player_id='1248832' first='Ava' last='Owens'] put forth a great sophomore season of hoops for South Gibson County High School.   Owens found herself in the right spot a notable number of times on the defensive end last season. That trait alone makes her a big steal threat, in just knowing where to be. In a game against Dickson County High School last season, she had four steals.   On offense, Owens is mainly a threat from outside and mainly scores from catch-and-shoot actions. She does a good job of getting open looks beyond the 3-point line by finding open space in defenses, with her off-the-ball movement.

The class of 2028 has some of the most versatile and talented players, and that is extremely true in the small forward position group. Here are five SFs to know who could have an impressive summer hoops season in store.