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Which 2028 Standouts Are Lighting Up League Play

Which 2028 Standouts Are Lighting Up League Play
Cameron Rivers
Cameron Rivers
February 12, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
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Xavier Hall
Xavier Hall 6'9" | C | 2028
NC
Kaharri Coleman
Kaharri Coleman 6'2" | PG | 2028
NC
Jaleel Smith
Jaleel Smith 6'1" | PG | 2028
NC
Micah Gunter
Micah Gunter 6'0" | SG | 2028
NC
Andrew Juergens
Andrew Juergens 6'8" | SF/SG | 2028
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This report highlights the skills and potential of five standout players in the class of 2028. Each players brings unique strengths to the court, from playmaking, sharpshooting to defense. This evaluation focuses on their key attributes and potential for growth as rising talents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2619645"],"_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-67aab990ddd88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outstanding perimeter defender with long arms and quick lateral movement , making him a constant threat to opposing players. Additionally, Coleman's versatility allows him to guard multiple positions, and he excels at disrupting passing lanes and contesting shots. His relentless hustle is evident on every play, as he works hard to pressure the ball and force turnovers. Offensively, he is a gifted playmaker, with excellent court vision and a knack for creating opportunities for his teammates. Overall, Coleman's defensive prowess combined with his unselfish playmaking makes him a standout asset on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23897322/6750b0ff1a1ef8504fa6a16c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ab19bddad12"} /--> <!-- /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='2743619' first='Xavier' last='Hall']","_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":"6'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lakewood Highschool","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-67abf8607276e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hall's athleticism and length make him a constant lob threat, showcasing soft hands and impressive finishing ability around the rim. He's often seen hitting the glass for put-back dunks, using his explosiveness and timing to score efficiently. While he still works on developing his post moves, he has already shown flashes of an effective low-post game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensively, Hall is the anchor of his team, using his size and fluidity to lock down the paint. His ability to protect the rim in addition to, his rebounding makes him one of the top young prospects in the class of 2028. Drawing comparisons to DeAndre Jordan and Clint Capela, Hall's potential is sky-high as he continues to refine his all-around game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1808858"],"_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-67abf860727fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile forward who excels as an elite 3-point shooter. With long arms and excellent length, he gets his shot off easily, draining threes from deep with a quick, smooth release. Juergens is a constant perimeter threat, capable of hitting contested shots with exceptional range. Once he gets hot, good luck stopping him. Additionally, Juergens is a strong finisher at the rim, showing excellent body control and a soft touch to finish through contact. Whether attacking in transition or off the dribble, he converts difficult layups with ease. His combination of shooting and finishing ability makes him a constant offensive threat.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-67abf8607286b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194796"],"_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-67abf860728d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A shifty guard with elite ball-handling, capable of breaking down defenders with a wide range of moves. Furthermore, Smith has a unique ability to get to his spots on the floor. A crafty finisher at the rim, Smith utilizes floaters when confronted with a big man at the rim. With the ball on a string and quick change-of-direction moves, Smith is tough to defend. Has that dog mentality they coaches looks for, as he brings constant energy on the floor. I am excited to track his development, as his ability to take over games and his strong playmaking has a ton of upside.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194791"],"_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-67abf86072937"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2194791' first='Micah' last='Gunter'] is a highly skilled player known for his great shooting and strong finishing ability at the rim. As a shooter, Gunter is dangerous from all areas of the court, capable of knocking down both catch-and-shoot and off-the-dribble jumpers with consistency. In the paint, Gunter excels at playing off of two feet, allowing him to finish through contact with strength and control. Defensively, he brings a high level of intensity, using his quickness and tenacity to disrupt opponents and create turnovers. Gunter is also a clutch player who thrives in big moments, often stepping up when the game is on the line. His ability to impact both ends of the floor makes him a key asset to any team, and he consistently finds ways to contribute to winning.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This report highlights the skills and potential of five standout players in the class of 2028. Each players brings unique strengths to the court, from playmaking, sharpshooting to defense. This evaluation focuses on their key attributes and potential for growth as rising talents.

Kaharri Coleman

Kaharri Coleman

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Height
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West Charlotte
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Xavier Hall Xavier Hall 6'9" | C Davidson Day | 2028 State NC

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Jaleel Smith

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School: Winston-Salem Christian
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Micah Gunter

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