New England’s 2028 Watch List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings coverage concludes today for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em>&nbsp;with a look at the&nbsp;<em>Watch List</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five prospects of note from the <em>Watch List</em> in New England's&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2569702' first='Jake' last='Fortier']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'0" combo guard out of <em>St. Mary's</em>, Fortier was one of the top scoring underclassmen in the <em>MIAA</em> this winter. Capable of operating as an offensive initiator, he does a nice job of balancing his scoring with playmaking. He has some wiggle off the bounce and uses it to get into his mid-range game. He plays at different speeds, has some shot creation skill in isolation situations, and shows the ability to finish creatively around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2716997' first='Jayden' last='Vaz']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'3" power forward out of <em>East Providence</em>, Vaz is a physical presence that plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. He does a nice job of using his strength to play through contact, can finish with either hand around the rim, and has expanded his skill-set out to the perimeter in the last few months. Defensively, he's a high level rebounder, can guard up and down a position, and does a nice job of making hustle plays for loose balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2609028' first='Doyle' last='Kim']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'1" point guard out of <em>Loomis Chaffee</em>, Kim is a hard-working prospect that makes plays on both ends of the floor with his effort, intensity, and budding skill-set. He does a nice job of using his dribble to get into the paint, where he finds cutters at the rim or open shooters on the perimeter. He has some range as a shooter and continues to improve his consistency. Defensively, he can guard both spots in the back-court, while generating plenty of steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2689496' first='Modu' last='Abdulrahman']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'7" small forward out of <em>South Kent</em>, Abdulrahman has one of the highest ceilings in this class with his combination of athleticism, postional size, and work rate. He impresses physically, with a frame that looks like it could add weight and long arms. He plays incredibly hard on both ends, shining as a two-way rebounder and defender, where he can guard any spot on the floor. Offensively, he finishes around the rim, cuts hard to the hoop, and has a huge catch radius.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='2717040' first='Robert' last='Bullock']</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6'0" shooting guard out of <em>Weston</em>, Bullock has a versatile offensive game, showing the ability to handle in the half-court, deliver passes on time and on target, and score from multiple levels. He has a quick first step and uses it to get to the rim where he's an effective finisher. He can knock down shots from behind the arc both in catch and shoot situations, as well as with the ball in his hands. He defends the ball strongly and can make plays that lead to turnovers in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings coverage for the spring update is now complete! Keep an eye out for our next rankings update this summer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->