2028s at the Forefront: Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Virginia's 2028 class continues to show its depth, with another five prospects rounding out the top 10 in the latest rankings. From strong finishes around the basket and scoring at multiple levels to defensive presence and floor vision, these players bring different strengths to the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["599110"],"_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-6acbc39acca52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ross positions herself well in transition, calling for the ball high and keeping the defender on her back as she receives the pass in the lane and finishes at the rim. She can also handle the ball up the floor, reading the defense and changing the pace of her dribble when she sees an opportunity to attack, using a spin move to get around opponents and make her way to the basket. She has a nice arm and can deliver an accurate long pass to a teammate ready to score in transition, while also following the ball in the half court and occupying space inside to make herself available.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1922989"],"_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-6acbc39acca90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alyko uses her height and length to post up and receive the ball over opponents, finding space in the paint and putting it up right away for an easy finish. She positions herself well around the basket, including on the weakside block, making herself available for the ball and ready to score. She has great hands on defense, blocking and disrupting shots while keeping her hands straight up to avoid fouling, and can handle the ball after securing a block or find the outlet pass to get things going in the other direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["912149"],"_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-6acbc39accab3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter makes strong takes to the basket, attacking gaps well and showing a nice hook shot, while also being able to pull up from the short corner. She reads the floor as she maintains her dribble on the perimeter, finding open space to attack the middle and using a single crossover to get to the basket for a layup with the defender on her hip. She crashes the boards for putbacks against contact and fights to get the ball back when she misses, while playing fast in transition and showing good floor vision to find open teammates ready to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["551366"],"_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-6acbc39accad4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper makes aggressive takes to the basket, adjusting and leaning into defenders to draw contact, staying focused on the finish rather than just throwing the ball up. She moves well into open space to make herself available around the rim and can handle it in transition, using moves to get around defenders, including going behind the back to change direction and pulling up for a jumper when the lane isn't open. She can also knock down the three, showing her ability to score at all levels, and makes strong drives in transition to draw fouls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["936000"],"_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-6acbc39accaf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones stays ready on the perimeter, keeping the ball in motion and anticipating the reversal as she reads the floor and looks for opportunities to score. She attacks the paint and uses her pivot foot to adjust her take when defenders try to cut her off, showing she's a smart finisher who knows how to execute even when closely guarded. She handles the ball well in transition, pushing it up the floor and making the moves necessary to get around defenders and finish at the rim, while also being able to knock down threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->