518 Superior Showcase-Top 2028 Prospects

The 518 Superior Showcase at Union College in Schenectady, NY, last Saturday featured many talented players. Many of the top players in the region were in action at the event. One of the most stacked classes at the showcase was the 2028 class. Here are some of the top 2028 prospects who stood out during the weekend.    I have seen sophomore point guard Jeniyah Wood play several times for Holy Names and the Cap City Scrappers, and she never disappoints. Wood is a three-level scorer. She has an explosive first step and can finish from both the right and left sides. She has a productive floater game when she penetrates the lane. Wood can connect from behind the three-point arc, both off the dribble and on the catch. She is a superb ballhandler and an excellent passer who finds her teammates for easy buckets. Wood has a high work ethic, which will raise her game to another level over the next two years     Emma DeSilva is coming off a very productive season for Niskayuna High School. DeSilva has a very soft shooting touch. She can pull up and nail midrange jumpers off the dribble or step out and knock down 3-pointers. DeSilva is a confident ballhandler with exceptional court vision. She is a strong finisher in transition and knows how to beat defenders off the dribble. DeSilva is a fierce defender. Her elite anticipation skills create a lot of steals, which lead to easy points for her team.     Payton Rundell is coming off a solid sophomore season for Colonie. Rundell will be a name on everyone's list in the next couple of years. She is an excellent ballhandler. Rundell has a superb spin move in the paint to get to the basket. Rundell is a three-level scorer. She can drive to the bucket and score off the dribble. She is an outstanding 3-point shooter and can pull up and shoot the midrange jumper. Rundell sees the floor and distributes the ball with precision. It will be fun to watch her take her game to the next level in the future.     Zoey Dickinson was a hidden gem on this year's Tamarac High School team, but she should burst onto the scene in 2026-2027. Her solid performance at this showcase should raise her stock even more. Dickinson is a very good shooter. She can knock down 3-pointers from the top of the key, wing, and baseline. Her strength is getting her feet set and knocking down catch-and-shoot shots with a quick release. Dickinson is long and wiry, which makes her a strong defender and rebounder. She also handles the ball well and is a good passer.     Ava Birchard is another talented player from an outstanding John Jay program. Birchard plays much bigger than her size. She is a solid finisher in the paint. Birchard has very good defensive footwork, which makes her a superb shot-blocker. She has keen anticipation skills and collects a lot of steals. Birchard can step outside the arc and knock down threes, but she is just a smooth shooter overall. Birchard runs the floor well and is a consistent finisher in transition.     Maeve Morash of Wilton High School in Connecticut is the complete package. Morash is equipped with all of the necessary skills at both ends of the floor. Morash is an outstanding shooter both outside and inside the arc. She has a phenomenal handle with outstanding court vision. Morash drives aggressively to the basket and finishes well. She has very good footwork, which makes her a strong defender. Morash has a competitive mindset that fuels her to play hard on every possession.

The 518 Superior Showcase at Union College in Schenectady, NY, last Saturday featured many talented players. Many of the top players in the region were in action at the event. One of the most stacked classes at the showcase was the 2028 class. Here are some of the top 2028 prospects who stood out during the weekend.