"Sweet 16" Prospects in the 2028 Class (9 - 16)

If you have been watching March Madness, some of the basketball games have been classics. The field of 64 has been cut to the “Sweet 16” and next stop will be the elite 8. We continue to pay homage to the tournament and to the game with a sweet 16 look at 16 prospects. In this article, we highlight 8 more prospects in the 2028 class (9 - 16). There are hundreds of outstanding prospects in the Freshman class, and these are just a few we ran across over the past few months.    [player_tooltip player_id='514910' first='Ja'Niya' last='Corbin'] got her ring in Lakeland and earned it. Corbin has a versatile game and she is a selfless player. I saw her in the preseason game shooting threes and taking it to the rack. Her last game of the season she was using her speed and quickness and getting to the free-throw line in the state Championship game. Get use to Corbin in Lakeland. There is a strong chance you will see her there next year. Until then, we will look forward to seeing the talented guard continue to expand her game even more.     We last saw [player_tooltip player_id='646515' first='Zoey' last='Brown'] “cutting down the nets” in Lakeland. Brown is a selfless playmaker. She gets amped up from making a pass and seeing the success of her teammates. That's the trait of a point guard. She was very instrumental in her team's wire to wire state championship run. Don't get itathleticism and quickness allows her to get buckets and she can score from anywhere on the court. Brown also makes it happen on defense. The young state champion is a player to keep your eyes on this summer. She has the “it” factor     [player_tooltip player_id='912251' first='Ella' last='Crowe'] was a beast in her Freshman season and really showcased some intangibles you can't teach. Crowe has a non stop motor that intensifies in crucial moments of the game. She will dive for a loose ball, fight for a rebound, take an offensive charge, and play through physical contact. Crowe also has a high IQ on the court and understands game situations at such an early age. Last season, Crowe also showcased the tangibles: Nice three point shooting, the ability to get to the rim, the ability to score, and the ability to hit the midrange shot under duress.     [player_tooltip player_id='514916' first='Caeli' last='Weaver'] is a name you will hear more about this summer. Weaver has great length and strength and can mix it up on the inside with the fours and fives. Weaver is not confined to the paint. The young forward can hit the short jumper and the occasional three pointer as well. Weaver's versatility is something to latch on to, but so is her competitive nature. She will rebound, score, set picks, and run the floor. In other words, she will do what it takes to get the "W".     [player_tooltip player_id='1003101' first='Gabrielle' last='Mallory'], AKA "Gabby" was very good this season and was part of the Freshman pack that led Orange Park to a District title. Gabby is a baller who will do what it takes to win. She loves to get to the rim by beating her man off the dribble. She has a "sick" crossover that usually results in a great scoring opportunity for herself or teammate. She is excellent in the transition game and again can finish and also dish to the open player. Mallory has a theme here - Selfless! She is a team player.     [player_tooltip player_id='1090912' first='Mamie' last='Burkett'] caught our eye in the preseason and iot was said then that she could be an important piece in Bolle's playoff run. She was the backup center and gained a lot of experience- all the way to the State Championship game. Burkett gained experience and showed mental strength in the process. Her ability to communicate was very good and she was always clear on her assignment. She rebounded well, played good defense, and scored when given the opportunity.     [player_tooltip player_id='727591' first='Jaiden' last='Peterson'] put up some well rounded stats for the season: 13.5 points per game, 4.6 assists per game, and 26 threes. The young guard has always been impressive, and her speed and open- court abilities have always been marveled at. The young guard received a college offer before her Freshman season even began. Peterson runs the show on offense which is impressive for a Freshman. She will be an exciting player to watch and cover this upcoming travel season.     [player_tooltip player_id='941219' first='Cali' last='Midyett'] is coming off of a season where she averaged 11.7 points per game and 7.7 rebounds. Midyette had multiple games where she just ruled the glass. She showcased the skills of a "walking double-double" and that will be the expectation. Midyett has great length and can get up and down the floor. We saw her in Gainesville last summer and in Tampa during the holidays. She is effective in the mid-range area and can score down on the blocks. She will be a force to be reckoned with.

If you have been watching March Madness, some of the basketball games have been classics. The field of 64 has been cut to the “Sweet 16” and next stop will be the elite 8. We continue to pay homage to the tournament and to the game with a sweet 16 look at 16 prospects. In this article, we highlight 8 more prospects in the 2028 class (9 - 16). There are hundreds of outstanding prospects in the Freshman class, and these are just a few we ran across over the past few months.