Breakout Candidates in the 2028 Rankings

With these rankings, nothing is set in stone. These players will have 3 more years of high school ball, with about 4 ranking updates per year, so the sky is the limit for all of these players who could improve their stock this next season.    [player_tooltip player_id='976777' first='Addison' last='Greeley'] is high up on the ranking because of her play on Bentonville West's 9th-grade team and with the [program_tooltip program_id='715977' first='AAO' last='Flight']. There is a great chance she will make a big step this coming season.   Greeley has shown flashes of being able to create off the dribble. Whether from mid-range or three, she is a threat to consistently make shots, with or without a defender in her face.   Greeley is also great at attacking the paint. She exploits gaps in the defense and capitalizes on driving lanes. Once she gets to the basket, she uses her length to finish up and over the defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='976777' first='Addison' last='Greeley'] could be a breakout candidate this coming season for Bentonville West, but I will be interested to see how she does during AAU play.     [player_tooltip player_id='1202392' first='Rylee' last='Williams'] had a phenomenal freshman season with Prescott, emerging as one of the best scoring guards in the 2028 class. With her ability on the offensive end, I think she could find her way into the top 15.   Williams earned all-state and all-conference this season while averaging 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals per game. With her length at the guard position, Williams is an excellent interior finisher. She is tough to stop inside, finishing through contact and hitting contested floaters. The guard can step outside and knock down some 3-pointers, but scoring in the paint is her forte.   On the other end of the floor, Williams plays the passing lanes well. Once she pokes the ball free, she will pick it up and immediately take it the other way.   [player_tooltip player_id='1202392' first='Rylee' last='Williams'] is already a premiere guard in her conference and her class. This freshman could play some of her best basketball next season, so be ready.     [player_tooltip player_id='947706' first='Morgan' last='Sanger'] spent a lot of time with Northside's junior varsity team during the regular season. However, once the postseason rolled around, she played in some important games.   Sanger first appeared in Northside's opening round playoff game against Jonesboro where she knocked down a 3-pointer off the catch in the 3rd quarter. She showcased a great shooting touch and had zero hesitation on the jumper. Sanger also appeared in the championship game against Fayetteville.   During her time with the junior varsity squad, Sanger displayed excellent defensive ability. She plays tough on-ball defense and she is capable of forcing turnovers multiple times a game.   Fort Smith Northside is graduating several seniors, so [player_tooltip player_id='947706' first='Morgan' last='Sanger'] will find plenty of opportunities to contribute on both sides of the ball next season.     Bergman has developed a reputation for churning out talent year after year. They have some seniors and juniors on their way out, but opponents in the 3A classification should still be worried about this team, especially with a player like [player_tooltip player_id='1118017' first='Kyna' last='See'] next up.   See had multiple notable performances throughout the season. She had an 18-point, 11-rebound, 4-assist, and 4-steal outing against Flippin in January. Not long after that, she had 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists against Melbourne. In the playoffs against a great Lamar team, she had 11 points.   Going back to that Lamar game, See proved to the opposition that she was a solid 3-point shooter who needed to be respected. This freshman was automatic off the catch throughout the season, hitting shot after shot with her quick release.   [player_tooltip player_id='1118017' first='Kyna' last='See'] made an important impact on this Bergman team, starting the year coming off the bench. I imagine she has earned a starting role, so I cannot wait to see how her career turns out.     I saw [player_tooltip player_id='1196021' first='Kensley' last='Whitfield'] play when Osceola hosted conference rival Rivercrest in January. The Lady Seminoles impressed me with their young talent, which is all across their roster. Whitfield was one of the several young players on this team who had her chance to show flashes during the season.   Whitfield has solid length at the power forward position, using it to her advantage on the glass and the defensive end. She had 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in that game against Rivercrest. The forward is also athletic, another tool that makes this player intriguing for the future of this team.   Offensive development is still a work in progress for Whitfield, but she has shown that she is a talented passer. Despite her position and age, she is a better passer than a lot of senior guards at this level. She had 4 assists in that game against Rivercrest, hitting her teammates with accurate passes each time down the floor.   I want to see more from [player_tooltip player_id='1196021' first='Kensley' last='Whitfield'] in 2025/26. She is already a solid player, but I think she can break out and have a fantastic season as a sophomore.    These are just a few of the players who could break out next season, which means they could fly up the 2028 rankings. Stay up to date with these freshmen, because you never know when their moment will come.

With these rankings, nothing is set in stone. These players will have 3 more years of high school ball, with about 4 ranking updates per year, so the sky is the limit for all of these players who could improve their stock this next season.