Updated 2028 Rankings: New Additions (Part 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier today, we released the updated 2028 rankings. Here are 10 of the top New Additions to the rankings:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2111672' first='Caden' last='Miller'], ABC Prep</strong>: ABC Prep is off to a fantastic start in the Grind Session season, recently concluding a trip to Hawaii. In Phoenix, Miller scored 21 points and made 6-of-8 3-pointers in a lopsided victory. D1 North Texas and Adams State have offered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2313546' first='Darius' last='Steverson'], ABC Prep</strong>: The 6-foot-2 Steverson transferred to ABC Prep from Cleveland during the summer. So far, he's enjoyed a fabulous freshman season, scoring 13 points with 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks in a recent game in Las Vegas, NV at the Tark Classic. Air Force has offered. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2313549' first='Evan' last='Nanez'], ABC Prep</strong>: Nanez is a dynamic and elite 6-foot-0 point guard for ABC Prep. This post by ABC Prep chief Brandon Mason says it all: “He plays the Point Guard position like no other.&nbsp; Pass 1st, with limited turnovers. Evan knows how to win and will continue to be a bright spot for (ABC Prep).” Southern Utah and Northern New Mexico have offered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2368514' first='Vaughn' last='Romney'], Las Cruces</strong>: Outside of ABC Prep, the 6-foot-4 Romney is one of the top young players in the state. He dominated at the middle school level and is now playing for the Bulldawgs varsity. Should develop into a coveted next level talent over the next four years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2714567' first='Isaiah' last='Brown'], Sandia</strong>: The Matadors' leading scorer (16.7 ppg) as a freshman, Brown is one of the top 3-point shooters in the state, a trait he displayed last season as an 8^th-grader. So far this season, Brown is connecting on 42 percent of his 3-point shots (31-73), 81 percent of his free throws (26-32) and 80 percent of his 2-point shot attempts (24-30). He doesn't miss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2714561' first='George' last='Smith'], Robertson</strong>: Probably the best young player in Northern New Mexico in two sports – football and basketball. After a stellar season on the gridiron, Smith leads the Cardinals in scoring (18.0 ppg) and is second in rebounding. He's connecting on 52 percent of his shots, 62 percent on 2-point attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2714580' first='Gad' last='Harris'], Sandia</strong>: The second of Sandia's Fabulous Freshman duo. Like Smith, Harris is also an outstanding football player. He's averaging close to 13 points, over 5 rebounds and a team-leading 5 assists per game for the high-flying Matadors. Sandia has the potential to make a deep run in the 5A playoffs in March. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2368515' first='Jayden' last='Brisby'], Las Cruces</strong>: The second of the Bulldawgs' tall freshman duo. Brisby is 6-foot-2 and is also a member of the Las Cruces varsity. Some regard Brisby as the best freshman in the state outside of the Albuquerque Metro region. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2714559' first='Jaedyn' last='Hernandez'], Alamogordo</strong>: Hernandez has been Alamogordo's top scorer so far this season. Last weekend, he scored 15 points in a Tigers' victory over Mayfield at the Poe Corn Tournament. The day before, he scored a team-high 14 points in a victory over Deming. Quickly emerging as one of the top young prospects in southeastern NM.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2714746' first='Daylen' last='Holt'], West Mesa</strong>: Holt has been one of the top players for West Mesa this season. He scored 18 points, dished out 6 assists and grabbed 4 rebounds in the season opener against La Cueva and hasn't stopped. One of the top young players in the Albuquerque Metro Region. Enjoyed a strong summer with ABC Prep on the hoops circuit. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlights from grind session Phoenix<br>Albuquerque prep vs Taylor made prep<br>21 pts 4ast 6-8 3pt<a href="https://twitter.com/coach_bmase?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_bmase</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lobolaneblog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lobolaneblog</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mike_murph10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mike_murph10</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbuquerquePrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlbuquerquePrep</a> <a href="https://t.co/W0mcLdrobE">pic.twitter.com/W0mcLdrobE</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2111672' first='Caden' last='Miller'] (@CaboMill0) <a href="https://twitter.com/CaboMill0/status/1870152291623301373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlights from Tarkanian Classic <br>ABC Prep vs Elite Futures prep<br>13 pts 5 ast 5 rb 2 blk<a href="https://twitter.com/AlbuquerquePrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlbuquerquePrep</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_bmase?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_bmase</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachChrisPerez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachChrisPerez</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mike_murph10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mike_murph10</a> <a href="https://t.co/eJgOONFl4M">pic.twitter.com/eJgOONFl4M</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2313546' first='Darius' last='Steverson'] (@Dar_Steveson21) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dar_Steveson21/status/1869951485037162518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='2313549' first='Evan' last='Nanez'] has been dominant to kick off the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RLHoops?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RLHoops</a> Live Period for <a href="https://twitter.com/AbqBballClub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbqBballClub</a> 15U<br><br>➡️15+ point first half<br>➡️Dominating in every facet of the game<br><br>(<a href="https://twitter.com/EvanNanez5245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EvanNanez5245</a>) <a href="https://t.co/nFSj5Jpbkc">pic.twitter.com/nFSj5Jpbkc</a></p>&mdash; RecruitLook Hoops Kansas (@RL_HoopsKS) <a href="https://twitter.com/RL_HoopsKS/status/1791568362226520357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I had two really good games this past weekend! All around the whole team did good this weekend! More games ahead!! <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastianNoel47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SebastianNoel47</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoops_NM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepHoops_NM</a> <a href="https://t.co/9hxr8oEuaZ">pic.twitter.com/9hxr8oEuaZ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2714567' first='Isaiah' last='Brown'] (@zay32brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/zay32brown/status/1866295125628043403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">18pts 6ast 4rbs First Game of the season W 84-71 vs La Cueva HS <a href="https://twitter.com/RussellGurule?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RussellGurule</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoops_NM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepHoops_NM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/D1NewMexico?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@D1NewMexico</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/freshmanyear?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#freshmanyear</a> #2028 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/newmexicohighschoolbasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#newmexicohighschoolbasketball</a> <a href="https://t.co/EmybzTzhXb">pic.twitter.com/EmybzTzhXb</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2714746' first='Daylen' last='Holt'] (@DaylenHolt1) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaylenHolt1/status/1863380632354840862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->