Potential Rank Risers: 2028 Small Forwards

There are a lot of talented players at the small forward position in the 2028 rankings. These players have more than enough potential to move up the Prep Girls Hoops rankings in their class. With that being said, here are five talented 2028 SFs who could do just that in the future.    [player_tooltip player_id='1358345' first='Gemma' last='Osborne'] has always been a high-level shooter, and that was further proven in her sophomore year of hoops with Sevier County.   Osborne is a constant threat behind the arc, particularly in catch-and-shoot scenarios. Her jumper has a repetitive motion, playing a big role in her being a good shooter. In a game, Zephyrills High School, she made three 3-pointers.   Osborne is also a great overall defender. Her IQ in understanding where to rotate helps in this. She has good instincts, also, which allows her to get deflections and remain under control when her defensive assignment is on the move.   In a game against William Blunt High School last season, Osborne had two blocks and two steals.       [player_tooltip player_id='1239176' first='Kinlee' last='Stutts'] is coming off a more than solid sophomore season.   Stutts, in her second year of high school basketball, continued to establish herself as a player who can be an extremely great perimeter defender.   Stutts has good straight-line speed and is predictive. There were many times that Stutts was able to read an opponent's pass and jump in front and get a steal in a passing lane. In a game against Smith County, the following ability was on display as she logged four steals.   On offense, Stutts is a threat with her outside shooting. She is a great spot-up shooter who has a fluid jumper with a fairly high release point on it. The combination of her above-average shooting and defensive abilities makes her a player to keep an eye on as a potential rank riser.     [player_tooltip player_id='1859621' first='Jenna' last='Sullivan'] does many things that can lead to winning in basketball.   One of Sullivan's major skills, like a couple of players in this article, is her sharpshooting from distance. One thing that especially stands out in Sullivan's 3-point shooting skills is how she can stop on a dime. If a teammate passes to her while she is on the move, Sullivan does a great job at setting her feet to the basket and letting a 3-point shot fly.   Sullivan also provides great rebounding at the small forward position, as well as shot blocking. In spots, she is more than capable of stepping up and playing good interior defense. Sullivan had multiple games with three or more blocks this past school season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1239244' first='Olivia' last='Kinning'] proved in her sophomore season for Wilson Central that she is a true three-level scorer.   Kinning's can score from all three areas of the floor on offense: behind the perimeter, from the mid-range, and in the paint. Her 3-point shot, however, is her most dangerous offensive weapon. She has a noticeably quick jumper and is not scared to shoot her shot even when contested. Her shooting skills keep defenders extra wary of her behind the arc. She does a great job of using this to her advantage.   Kinning has a high-level pump fake that she uses to get defenders off balance, where she can then drive and utilize her mid-range jumper or use her inside scoring ability.     [player_tooltip player_id='1155238' first='Chichi' last='Nnduo'] has an intriguing skill set at the small forward position.   One of the main abilities of Nnduo's game, where she especially stands out, is her ability to attack the basket. Whether it be in a half-court offensive set or on a fastbreak, Nnduo has great speed and a good ability to score from short range. She even has a little craftiness to get open in and around the paint. For example, she can go to a hop step to create space for a shot in the paint.   Nnduo is also a great wing defender. In a game last season against Pope John Paul II High School, she had five steals.

There are a lot of talented players at the small forward position in the 2028 rankings. These players have more than enough potential to move up the Prep Girls Hoops rankings in their class. With that being said, here are five talented 2028 SFs who could do just that in the future.