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<p>Rankings coverage continues today with a look at New England's <em>Notable Newcomers</em> in the <em>Class of 2028</em>.</p>
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<p>With the number of ranked prospects expanding from 75 to just over 175, there's no shortage of <em>newcomers</em> in this update.</p>
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<p>Below, we'll take a look at 10 <em>Notable Newcomers</em>, prospects that are starting to make a name for themselves this winter.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Jacob Huckaby</span></strong></p>
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<p>Huckaby, a big wing at <em>Hamden Hall Country Day</em>, has already proven to be a capable shot maker from behind the arc. With good positional size and length, he has the ability to defend multiple positions while making an impact in the paint as a rebounder and rim protector.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2560891' first='Chase' last='Dowling']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Dowling, a 6'4" wing at <em>Pentucket Regional</em>, uses his length to be an active defender and rebounder. He does a nice job of guarding in the post, using his length to wall up without fouling, while also proving to have a nose for the ball on the defensive glass.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2716968' first='Christian' last='Ruel']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Ruel, a 5'11" guard at <em>Bishop Feehan</em>, has the ability to be an initiator or shot creator on the offensive end of the floor. Capable of playing on or off the ball, he does a nice job of changing speeds off the bounce to get into the paint where he can finish with either hand around the rim.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2717005' first='Kingston' last='Mills']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Mills, a shifty 5'11" guard at <em>Reason Prep</em>, is a dynamic lead guard with a good handle and nice burst in the open floor. He has a quick first step, good floor vision, and the ability to handle against pressure. He's also a capable scorer that can get it done at all three levels.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2717054' first='Tobe' last='Carberry Jr.']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Carberry Jr., a 6'4" wing at <em>Stamford</em>, has a great combination of positional size and instinctive feel for the game. He thrives on the defensive end of the floor where his length and quick first step allow him to guard the ball and also to protect the rim at a high level.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2716957' first='AJ' last='Jones']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Jones, a 5'8" lead guard at <em>Catholic Memorial</em>, does a great job of operating as a primary ball-handler and playmaker. He can score in the mid-range but is at his best when using his bounce to get into the paint and spray it out to shooters or find cutters with nifty passes.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2716974' first='Elijah' last='Zuema']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Zuema, a 5'7" guard at <em>Notre Dame Prep</em>, is a creative ball-handler that has the ability to score at multiple levels. He's a good athlete that knows how to get to the rim off the bounce but has also shown the ability to knock down shots in catch and shoot situations.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2716962' first='Beau' last='Millar']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Millar, a high IQ wing at <em>New Hampton</em>, has a good feel for the game both in the paint and on the perimeter. He's big enough to guard in the post, but also moves well enough to play on the perimeter, thriving as an off-ball defender that causes havoc in passing lanes.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2689496' first='Modu' last='Abdulrahman']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Abdulrahman, a 6'7" forward at <em>South Kent</em>, is a big time athlete that makes loud plays around the rim. There might not be a more impressive prospect physically in this class in New England, he plays above the rim on both ends and is already a high level shot blocker.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2716984' first='Jack' last='Riordan']</span></strong></p>
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<p>Riordan, a 6'1" guard at <em>Dexter Southfield</em>, makes an impact with his feel for the game and instincts on the defensive end of the floor. He shows 3-and-D potential with his ability to make catch and shoot threes while also making plays on and off the ball on defense.</p>
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<p>Keep an eye out this week at we reveal our position breakdowns for the <em>Class of 2028</em>!</p>
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Rankings coverage continues today with a look at New England's Notable Newcomers in the Class of 2028.
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