Class of 2028: Top Five

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a roughly two-month process, we're releasing updated rankings for the senior, junior, and sophomore classes and posting an initial watchlist for the 2030 class. We've posted the senior class content, and today we're shifting our focus to an extremley talented rising junior class. We will highlight the top ten players in the updated rankings with a Top Five and Next Five article.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874372"],"_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-6af4bf5fba81d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Madison native has developed into one of the nation's best prospects, and potentially the most talented high school player our state has produced. Riak has the talent to do anything on the floor and make impactful plays on both ends. The La Follette wing is a three-level scorer who can create off the dribble and defend one through five at the high school level. She is also a threat to make plays above the rim, which is the first time I've typed that out in an article. The blue-chip prospect hasn't decided what's next, but has earned scholarship offers from P4 programs from around the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["936786"],"_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-6af4bf5fba853"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Stevens Point native has improved every season. From a player who came off the bench in her first high school game and blocked half a dozen shots to the player we see today, she has found ways to get more out of herself every step of the way. Awe has gotten comfortable with the ball in her hands and can attack off the dribble. Her ability to space the floor and score in the paint has made her one of the most versatile players around. Awe still has room to grow, and the best is yet to come. Awe remains uncommitted, but the Top 100 prospect nationally has numerous P4 offers from programs around the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["880796"],"_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-6af4bf5fba875"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Oostburg native may have the smoothest offensive game we have seen in Wisconsin in a while. Whenever Ketterhagen is in her groove, it feels like she doesn't even mentally acknowledge defenders, gets to her spots, and scores. She has the skill set to beat elite-level defense and individual defenders, and showed that in her first high school game in November 2024. Her length and athleticism also make her a headache to attack off the dribble or shoot over. She is a well-rounded player, among our country's best, and has scholarship offers from some of the top programs at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["888387"],"_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-6af4bf5fba893"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Westosha Central wing is one of the few kids at the top of this class who suffered a severe knee injury. Mannetter missed her sophomore season due to said injury, but should be ready to go as a junior. The Southeast Wisconsin native is an excellent slasher who puts immense pressure on the opposing team's interior defense. She has a knack for finding her way to the basket and scoring through traffic. Her size and physicality also make her a versatile defender who can defend multiple positions and make plays on the ball. The talented wing hasn't committed to a program at the next level yet, but has a handful of scholarship offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1173395"],"_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-6af4bf5fba8b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Eau Claire native is another talented player who has suffered a severe knee injury. Kling is recovering from her injury from this past February, but should return this season barring any setback. Kling is a natural athlete who stood out among elite athletes in her career. She has an excellent pull-up jumper and has the lift to shoot over almost anyone. The Old Abe will play basketball for the mid-major powerhouse UW-Green Bay Phoenix and was the first player to announce her commitment in Wisconsin's 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->