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<p>Today, we wrap up our 2nd rankings update of the year with a look at the <em>Class of 2028</em>.</p>
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<p>This class is shaping up to be as strong as any in recent memory, with tons of size on the perimeter and versatility throughout the rankings.</p>
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<p>As is always the case with young prospects, it's important to remember that a lot can and will change between now and when these student-athletes graduate. While expanding our rankings to 100 prospects is a nice starting place for the class, we need to acknowledge the fact that most of these prospects are still months away from having a drivers license and years away from being able to vote.</p>
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<p>With that being said, we're excited to unveil our first <em>Top 100</em> for the <em>Class of 2028</em>, including our first ever <em>Top 5</em>!</p>
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<p>Claiming the <strong><em>#1</em></strong> spot is <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2571906' first='Malachi' last='Odugbela']</em></strong>! A 6'5" guard out of <em>St. Andrew's School</em> in Rhode Island, Odugbela has had a terrific spring on the travel circuit with <em>BABC</em>. He has great positional size, can make plays with the ball in his hands, and has serious two-way versatility as a scorer and defender.</p>
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<p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2569694' first='Kyle' last='Delves']</em></strong> checks in at <strong><em>#2</em></strong>. A dynamic guard out of <em>Mount Saint Charles Academy</em> in Rhode Island, Delves has thrived as a key back-court piece for <em>Team New England</em>. A crafty scorer, he continues to get stronger while adding more athletic pop, playing both on and off the ball in the half-court. He's a terrific defender in space, can finish plays through contact, and is a high level shooter from the perimeter.</p>
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<p>Holding down spots <strong><em>#3</em></strong> and <strong><em>#4</em></strong> are <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2689518' first='Isaac' last='Olaniba']</em></strong> and <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2832762' first='Wiji' last='Dak']</em></strong>. A jumbo wing, also out of <em>Mount Saint Charles Academy</em>, Olaniba forms a dynamic duo with Delves both at school and on the travel circuit with <em>Team New England</em>. He has terrific positional size, is a fluid mover in the open floor and in the half-court, and plays with a relentless motor around the rim.</p>
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<p>Dak, an uber athlete on the wing, has had a coming out party this spring while playing with the <em>Mass Rivals</em>. A prospect out of <em>Bedford High School</em> in New Hampshire, Dak makes explosive plays all over the floor. He plays bigger than his 6'3" height, is an elite defender with great versatility on that end of the floor, and continues to expand his skill with the ball in his hands. </p>
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<p>Rounding out the <em>Top 5</em> is <strong><em>John Ramos</em></strong>, who grabs the <strong><em>#5</em></strong> spot. A guard out of <em>Central High School</em> in Rhode Island, Ramos is a dynamic ball-handler that can make plays for himself and others in the half-court. He has some wiggle off the bounce, is a crafty finisher around the rim, and can make shots from all over the floor.</p>
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<p>In all, 100 prospects have been ranked in this update, with an additional 138 appearing on the <em>Watch List</em>.</p>
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<p>All six New England state are represented in these rankings, with prospects coming from the NEPSAC, the Power 5, the Nike EYBL Scholastic, and each of the six state associations.</p>
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<p>Positionally, these rankings feature 10 <em>Point Guards</em>, 18 <em>Combo Guards</em>, 20 <em>Shooting Guards</em>, 22 <em>Small Forwards</em>, 20 <em>Power Forwards</em>, and 10 <em>Centers</em>.</p>
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<p>Keep an eye on the site throughout the week as we highlight the Top 10, Newcomers, and more!</p>
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Today, we wrap up our 2nd rankings update of the year with a look at the Class of 2028.
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