Which 2028 Prospects Took Their Game to Another Level?

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Entering their first season as upperclassmen, it's becoming much clearer which <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2028-watch-list/">Class of 2028</a> prospects are separating themselves. Though there hasn't been much offseason time since the end of the high school season, consistent development remains one of the biggest factors in recruitment. Coaches want to see if you've added to your game, learned something new, or adapted since the last time they watched you. It gives them a better understanding of whether a prospect is a long-term project or someone who can come in over the next two years and make an impact. Below are a few of the players I've watched take a clear step forward in their game. </h3>    Being versatile and adaptable are key for players who aren't needed to score a high amount of points, and Scarlett brings that to both her AAU program and the high school team she plays for. She is someone who rarely stays in one spot on the court, is strong on the boards, and has continued to grow her IQ and understanding of when to move and how to move to create opportunities for herself or her teammates. If she's able to add a consistent three-ball and become a threat from the perimeter, her game will open up even more.     A playmaking scoring guard is always needed to help a program stay competitive, and that's exactly what Ratliff brings to both Example and HF. During the high school season, she had several moments that showed just how much impact she can make from the outside as a catch and shoot piece. This summer so far with Example, she's continued to expand her game by creating easy scoring opportunities for her teammates. Her game is growing beyond being just a three point shooter, and if she's able to continue adding easy finishes at the rim, she'll create even more space for herself to score while also becoming more effective without the ball, as defenders won't be able to take their eyes off her.     Ellis has been one of my favorite players to scout in this class. Her growth has been consistent and significant, and each time I've seen her, it seems as though she's either added something to her skill set or become more comfortable in whatever is needed from her on the floor. As a top ESPN prospect, there's always a lot of eyes on her, but she never seems to play like it. She's rarely in a rush, plays under control most of the time, and has shown the ability to contest without fouling. She is nowhere near her peak and still has some things to sharpen, but given how much work she's put in, there's no doubt she'll remain one of, if not the top prospect in this class.     As far as on-ball defenders go, Todd is a conversation all on her own. The length, discipline, and fearlessness she plays with are what already set her apart. Now that she's added more confidence on the offensive side of the ball, you're looking at a two-way player with a chance to become elite in that role. She can finish around the rim off her own creation, make timely back cuts, and clean up possessions with putbacks. She still has time to develop a consistent outside shot, and when she does, she'll continue to attract more offers.     Vega has made tremendous strides in her game over the past two years, but besides the ability to score and her playnaking taking a leap, i think its mainly the comfotbality and confidence that she playus with. There was a point where she was timid, and maybe shyed away from showing how talented she is, but it seems to be no more of that. She has the length, the atheltivism, and is beyond coachbale from what ive seen and heard. Lane Tech will go as far as she goes. Strong potential.    <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2028-watch-list/">CLASS OF 2028 RANKINGS</a>