2028 Spring Rankings Update: All-Freshmen Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite them being new on the scene, members of the freshmen class found opportunities to get on the floor and make an impact. Whether they were day one starters or gradually worked their way on to the floor, they showed a ton of promise. Here are the 10 freshmen who popped out the most:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2nd Team </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2450968' first='Kai' last='Abplanalp'] | 6'4 F 2028 Salesianum </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2461962' first='Elijah' last='Coates'] | 5'9 G 2028 William Penn </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2704241' first='Darrius' last='Liles'] 5'10 G 2028 Delmarva Christian </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2461961' first='Aaron' last='Whitaker'] | 6'0 G 2028 William Penn </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2606515' first='Lamier' last='Wright'] | 6'1 G 2028 Lake Forest </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Team </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2613087"],"_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-67ff0f390abca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's still growing and filling out his frame, but as the season went on, Brennan got more comfortable exerting himself on the game. He confidently protected the rim and pulled down rebounds on both ends. On offense in particular, his activity cleaning up misses and playing without the ball were invaluable. The range he steadily added to his shot made him an x-factor for the Quakers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2567838"],"_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-67ff0f390ac79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The early favorite for “Best Shooter” in the class, Bromwell let it fly from three all season long. He showcased a dynamic ability to space the floor off the catch. When defenders closed-out harder, he would simply side-step into a one-dribble pull-up three or get into the lane. Bromwell was also unafraid to mix it up inside and play through contact. Lastly, he displayed flashes of secondary creation ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2422871"],"_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-67ff0f390ad38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With his tight handle and high feel, Holden swerved through defenders to create shots for everyone else. His ability to bend the defense pushed St. E's best scorers off-ball and made them even more dangerous. Holden also hit his fair share of threes when others kicked it out to him. An underrated defender, Holden weaponized his size to get underneath ball-handlers for steals and slip past bigger players for rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2519939"],"_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-67ff0f390adb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mullen showed his knack for getting into the paint, with or without a ball-screen, and finishing with either hand. He would use different strides to glide past whoever was on him or to decelerate and euro-step around them. Mullen hit the occasional spot-up three. But, instead of just using screens to get north-and-south, he steadily began using them to get east-and-west for pull-ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2459417"],"_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-67ff0f390ae34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">First or second on his team in every statistical category, “Birdie” initiated and finished a ton of plays for the Colonials. A big guard, Riley-Garlick got into the body of his defenders and powered his way to the rim. And when they played off, he hit jumpers or threw teammates open. His team defense was excellent for his size too, able to cut off drivers, alter shots inside, and crash the boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->