Fall Rankings Rundown: 2028 Combo Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>The featured image is of [player_tooltip player_id='1821201' first='Isabella' last='Knitter'] (2028) from Columbia City High School.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's September, which means it's time for the rankings throughout the site to be updated. About a week ago we released the updated list of 2028 prospects, but I would like to turn my attention to the combo guards in this article. Below is a list of those prospects with "combo guard" listed as their primary position, followed by some attention for the newcomers, and a look at a couple of ladies who are on the rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"12121","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"1286","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab5021fc16b5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><font size="+3">NEWCOMERS:</font></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1924560"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab5021fc1bc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mikayla is an intriguing Southern Indiana guard who very few people are familiar with outside of Hanover, Indiana. She has a long, wiry frame that suggests she still might grow another inch, but she had a strong Sophomore season that caught our attention. On a good small school team, Mikayla averaged 11.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. But her outside shooting also stood out, as she made 50 3-pointers, including 3 or more in a game (<em>with a high of 6 made</em>) on 8 different occasions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><font size="+3">STOCK-RISERS:</font></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["990956"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab5021fc1c20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Every year we talk about Homestead's depth, and while they have big-time Division I talents at the top, they have players like Agnes who fill a role in the Winter, then they prove their mettle on the grassroots circuit in the Spring and Summer. It truly shows how deep they are. Agnes has done a tremendous job over the last couple of years of developing her ball skills and making her perimeter jumper more consistent. She is a true threat as a scorer, but she's also a solid distributor, and she defends with effort and IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896531"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab5021fc1c6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luci has been a joy to watch over the years, and a lot of it was just being patient and allowing her to finish growing and to start adding strength. She is extremely long, fluidly athletic, and even a little bouncy. She has a pretty jump-shot and has worked to extend her range a few feet beyond the arc. She has also sped up her shot process as she's gotten stronger, making it difficult for defenders to close out to her on time. She runs offense at times as well, and she utilizes her length in passing lanes and traps defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327394"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab5021fc1cb5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"Abe" could be one of the better kept secrets right now as far as small college prospects in 2028 go. She has good lower body strength and does a nice job of playing compact and protecting the ball. She also has broad shoulders, plus length, and she's a solid all-around athlete. She's one of those prospects who could be a full-time point guard in the long run, but she's such an effective multilevel scorer, that Monroe Central wants to get the ball in her hands in positions to score. She averaged 15.7p/3.8a/4.0s as a Sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1821201"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab5021fc1cfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabella is a very intriguing wing who I saw for the first time in early July. She has really nice length, a wiry-strong frame, and she looks like she could squeeze out another inch or two before graduation. She plays sort of an old school game that it makes it difficult to define her by position. She is willing to be physical, rebound, and defend inside, but she also possesses good ball skill, some touch outside, and a good basketball IQ. She's kind of a like a pass-first point forward. Her and Reich (<em>above</em>) should form a nice tandem this Winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->