2028 Rankings Update: The Centers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our&nbsp;<em>rankings</em>&nbsp;coverage concludes today with a look at some notable <em>Centers</em> from the <em>Class of 2028</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77243","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"77239","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67979fe8ecf73"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll continue with a look at five&nbsp;<em>Centers</em>&nbsp;to watch from the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2571878' first='David' last='Jung-Hernandez']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jung Hernandez, a 6'8" big man at the <em>MacDuffie School</em>, is a back to the basket big that does a good job of finishing around the rim. He uses his size to his advantage, does his work early to establish good post position, and keeps the ball high on his catches as a finisher. He sets solid screens, rolls hard to the rim, and can rebound in traffic on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2571894' first='Dylan' last='Lyons']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lyons, a 6'6" center from <em>Bourne</em>, is a versatile prospect on the offensive end of the floor, scoring both in and out of the paint. He's a physical prospect that show plus athleticism and the ability to finish above the rim in space. He can handle the ball for multiple bounces, has a nose for it on the offensive glass, and even shows the ability to consistently knock down perimeter jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2571922' first='Dylan' last='Seymour']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seymour, a 6'5" big man out of <em>Greens Farms Academy</em>, plays with a physicality in the paint while showing a versatile offensive game that expands out to the perimeter. He can knock down shots in catch and shoot situations, makes quick decisions with the basketball in space, and shows soft touch as a finisher around the rim, with a variety of scoring moves in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2571891' first='Herman' last='Carl Kone']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carl Kone, a 6'10" center from <em>CATS Academy</em>, he's one of the biggest prospects in this class and already shows high level athleticism to compliment a nice motor. He does a good job of running the floor, catches and finishes high by the rim, and moves well in space as a defender, allowing him to guard in the paint and on the perimeter in ball screens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2571912' first='Jack' last='Ronndahl']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ronndahl, a 6'8" big man at the <em>Taft School</em>, plays with a high basketball IQ and good feel for the game on both ends of the floor. He does a nice job of establishing position in the post, has good hands on dump downs, and keeps the ball high as a finisher, showing soft touch with either hand. On top of that, he's a strong and physical rebounder that can get it done on the offensive and defensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article wraps up our coverage of our <em>winter rankings updates</em> for each of the classes throughout New England. Expect another update this spring, including a final rankings for the <em>Class of 2025</em> in late March!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->