2028 Watch List: Instant Impact Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have just released our initial 2028 watch list comprised of 82 incoming freshmen we plan to track over the next four years. Here's an icebreaker for you to get to know some of the guards in this class who should have instant impacts in their first high school season. Make sure you pay attention to these high-potential guards and stay tuned for more 2028 watch list content dropping soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2509576"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722d6898aba4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more recognizable names on this initial watch list, Chea is already a nationally recognized prospect and suits up with a pretty talented Elite Futures Prep team. He displays plus quickness and athleticism and pairs that with some good 3-point shooting and shiftiness with the ball. He can freeze defenders with the dribble and shows some high potential in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2473468"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722d6898ac16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Birley is a good-looking freshman who showed a lot to like when I saw him over the summer with West Valley. He comes in with some decent size and shooting ability, but also just seems so poised from executing key passes, to reading the defense, to looking to stay aggressive and maximize his opportunities to attack. He'll be a key guy adding some depth for the Rams this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548201"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722d6898ac5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lind will add some extra firepower to a Quincy team bumping up to the 2A this season and competing in one of the toughest 2A leagues, the CWAC. He has three-level scoring ability and joins Quincy's reigning Caribou Trail League MVP, [player_tooltip player_id='1863194' first='Pierce' last='Bierlink'], as a scoring point guard who can control an offense and flip back and forth between point and off-guard. He should have a sizeable role right out of the gates for the Jackrabbits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2625563"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722d6898ac9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mosby should come right in and have a sizeable impact at Lakeside. He had an excellent spring/summer season playing with Hoop Land's 16U team and could be one of, if not the top shooter in his class. He has game-changer ability from behind the arc but is also capable of running the show and creating chances closer in. He'll be an exciting player to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2625619"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722d6898acd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is a big youth movement happening at Lincoln and Shareef-Dulaney is one of the more intriguing freshmen they have coming in. He's shown some natural scoring ability inside and out. Scoring with poise at the rim and showcasing some consistent range on his jumper. He's going to fit right in with Lincoln's style of play with aggression and pace on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2627277"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722d6898ad0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sun is an exciting guard who has shown big potential both with Rotary in the AAU season and with the Crusaders over summer league. He's a crafty guard who can score the ball from different levels with his slick handle and smooth jumper. He's already shown he can play against high-level high school teams and should have an instant impact in his freshman year at Eastside Catholic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2627284"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722d6898ad43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright is not only one of the best players in his class, he already has the skills to be a key player on perhaps the most talented team in the state. He's going to have an impact because he already plays with great court vision, he can hit from three, and he plays with pace while staying under control. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->