More Notable 2028 Names To Know Before The HS Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With live period action coming to a close, this is an ideal time to take a look into the high school season. There are a group of rising freshmen that have been playing their tails off lately and are looking to carry the momentum from the AAU season into their high school careers. It's a tall task to ask a freshman to contribute to winning basketball, but these players can tackle the job. These are 5 names from the class of 20208 to know before the high school season gets under way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='975781' first='Maya' last='Najjar'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Methuen ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Mass Rivals","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a3c99c92d81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='975781' first='Maya' last='Najjar'] (2028) | Wing | Methuen </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maya is player with an incredibly high ceiling and in the young stages of being a 3-level scorer. She shows flashes of facilitation when bringing the ball up the floor. Najjar's shooting ability off the dribble makes her a tough cover when being picked up in transition or in halfcourt isolations. Maya is also a great option to find in the corner after the drive and kick. Najjar has the awareness to post smaller players while she finds position early and makes herself available for the entry pass. Defenders can't look to foul Maya due to her ability to knock down free throws at an efficient level. Look for Najjar to progressively enhance her game as a true scoring threat in high school. She will be a name to keep an eye out for this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='975770' first='Addison' last='Brennan']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wilbraham u0026amp; Monson Academy |","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"IBelieve ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a41357265c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='975770' first='Addison' last='Brennan'] (2028) | 6'3 Center | IBelieve </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Addison will be a staple for WMA for the coming years. Her big presence and steady game will make her a reliable option. Brennan has a great low post game with developed finishing moves. She makes herself available down low and when she steps out to the 3-point line, she's able to knock down 3s within the offense. Shes also a solid rebounder on both ends, always cleaning up the strong side. Defensively, Addsion uses her size to her advantage. Shes able to deter a lot of shots at the rim due to her length. Brennan is a player to follow up on throughout the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='975773' first='Avery' last='Vanderburg'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wilbraham u0026amp;Monson Academy |","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"IBelieve ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a4135726651"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='975773' first='Avery' last='Vanderburg'] (2028) | Wing | IBelieve </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avery is a solid two-way wing that can certainly have an impact for WMA next year. The energetic wing offers a sense of efficiency with the ball and plays within the offense. She is one of the players that makes her teammates better on the floor. Vanderburg cuts to the basket and makes the extra pass when needed. Avery is a stellar defender too, especially when picking up players in transition. The hustle plays that lead to winning outcomes are nonstop with Avery and that is why she will find her way on the court this upcoming year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aliyah Allston ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Nobles u0026amp; Greenough School ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Shooting Touch ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a41357266d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aliyah Allston (2028) | 5'10 Wing | Shooting Touch </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'10 hybrid forward brings a lot to the table. Aliyah can score in transition and within the offense. Allston is able to find her spots subtly. Aliyah also has aggressive takes that require secondary attention from defenders. When the help steps up or over, she's able to find open teammates with precision passes. Allston is an athletic forward that can use her tools on the defensive end. She can be inserted at multiple spots on defense due to her versatility and strength. Allston has made some great strides over the year and improved on her game while playing with Shooting Touch. After getting her feet wet on a competitive AAU circuit, expect for Aliyah to come in ready to contribute this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='975779' first='Amelia' last='Faienza']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Mid-State Lady Raiders ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a4135726764"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='975779' first='Amelia' last='Faienza'] is a potent combo guard that attacks the rim aggressively. She is a straight-line player who likes to use her athleticism to beat defenders to the spot. Faienza is hard to stop from getting to the basket when she gets downhill. As defenders step up, Amelia is capable of dumping quick passes to her teammates. She works hard and the energy plus effort shown is just too difficult to overlook. Whatever school is getting Fainza's talent is in luck. She can come in ready to play and contribute this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->