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2028 Rankings Update: Bigs to Know

2028 Rankings Update: Bigs to Know
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi April 22, 2025 @ 03:40 PM
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CJ Thomas
CJ Thomas 6'7" | PF/C | 2028
KY
Damauri Crosby
Damauri Crosby 6'6" | C | 2028
KY
Everett Stuart
Everett Stuart 6'9" | PF | 2028
KY
Jackson Strite
Jackson Strite 6'8" | PF | 2028
KY
Corey Cunagin
Corey Cunagin 6'7" | C | 2028
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's still so early for these 2028 rankings that there is a ton of volatility, even at the top. This class looks to be loaded with talent already and there are still plenty of players out there who haven't even been discovered yet. Here's a breakdown of the top power forwards and centers in our latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2429594"],"_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-6807929fdf76c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everett has a high ceiling as a stretch forward. He's skilled and can shoot the three but will need to add bulk to his frame as he moves forward. Stuart is a big part of the future at Lexington Catholic and can be a D1 prospect if he continues to develop his game. Beyond adding bulk, Everett needs to get more active as a rebounder at this size. Long term, the 6'7 forward's prospect ceiling is a high as anyone in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2360963"],"_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-6807929fdf821"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>File Cunagin away as a name to remember for the future. Corey didn't play a huge role this season for North Laurel but he has the potential to be an all region player in the near future. He's polished around the bucket and does have a mean streak and is not afraid to mix it up. If Cunagin continues to grow and keeps adding to his game, he'll be a D1 kid eventually.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2529552"],"_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-6807929fdf8ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another high ceiling prospect, CJ could be a varsity starter for GRC next season. A very big body and still growing, once Thomas starts to get more athletic, he could be a force in the low post. CJ played predominantly freshman and JV this past season for the Cardinals but has as much potential or more than most of the best 2028s in the 10th region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2396084"],"_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-6807929fdf932"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strite has a chance to be really good as he starts to fill out his frame. Already possessing great size and the ability to knock down three pointers, Jackson could be a stretch 4 or face up 5, long term. Male has a very good Freshman class and Strite could end up the highest upside of the whole group, depending on how he develops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2451395"],"_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-6807929fdf9b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The best shot blocker on this list, Damauri is going to continue to improve as he stops growing and starts filling out his frame more. Crosby is a quick twitch athlete who can finish around the bucket and could really see his college stock take off if he puts in the work to improve his overall skill level on the offensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77243","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"97","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6807929fe0f69"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"77245","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"97","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6807929fe1042"} /-->

It's still so early for these 2028 rankings that there is a ton of volatility, even at the top. This class looks to be loaded with talent already and there are still plenty of players out there who haven't even been discovered yet. Here's a breakdown of the top power forwards and centers in our latest update.

Everett Stuart

Everett Stuart

KY
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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Everett
Stuart PF
Class
2028
Height
6'9"
HS
Lexington Catholic
|
KY
2028 Rankings Update: Bigs to Know
Everett has a high ceiling as a stretch forward. He’s skilled and can shoot the three but will...
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Everett Stuart

State: Kentucky
School: Lexington Catholic
Club: Cave Gym Elite
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Corey Cunagin

Corey Cunagin

KY
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Corey
Cunagin C
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
North Laurel
|
KY
2028 Rankings Update: Bigs to Know
File Cunagin away as a name to remember for the future. Corey didn’t play a huge role this...
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Corey Cunagin

State: Kentucky
School: North Laurel
Club: Midwest Basketball Club 3SSB
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CJ Thomas

CJ Thomas

KY
PF/C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2028
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CJ
Thomas PF/C
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
George Rogers Clark
|
KY
2028 Rankings Update: Bigs to Know
Another high ceiling prospect, CJ could be a varsity starter for GRC next season. A very big body...
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CJ Thomas

State: Kentucky
School: George Rogers Clark
Club: Ky Future Elite
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Jackson Strite

Jackson Strite

KY
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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Jackson
Strite PF
Class
2028
Height
6'8"
HS
Ballard
|
KY
2028 Rankings Update: Bigs to Know
Strite has a chance to be really good as he starts to fill out his frame. Already possessing...
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Jackson Strite

State: Kentucky
School: Ballard
Club: Tennessee Impact
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Damauri Crosby

Damauri Crosby

KY
C
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Damauri
Crosby C
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
DuPont Manual
|
KY
2028 Rankings Update: Bigs to Know
The best shot blocker on this list, Damauri is going to continue to improve as he stops growing...
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Damauri Crosby

State: Kentucky
School: DuPont Manual
Club: Bates Fundamentals
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