Rankings Release: The 2028 Watch List

Today, we wrap up our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2028 with a look at some notable prospects on the Watch List.   Below are five prospects from the 2028 Watch List to keep an eye on in the coming months!    Ballesteros, a skilled hybrid forward out of the Kingswood-Oxford School in Connecticut, plays with a high motor, toughness, and physicality beyond his age. He adds a presence inside the paint, is willing to play through contact, and does the little things that lead to extra possessions. He's a tough finisher, uses either hand, and does a good job of setting hard screens. Defensively, he's a big time rebounder that boxes out, knows how to wall up without fouling, and can protect the rim in space. His physical tools, combined with his work rate, give him a high ceiling going forward.     Costello, a talented guard out of Boston College High School in Massachusetts, is an active perimeter defender that can really shoot the basketball on the offensive end of the floor. The 6'0" lefty has a good understanding of angles and does a nice job of making plays in passing lanes and rebounding in space. Offensively, he has deep range on his jumper and the ability to get it off in catch and shoot situations or off the bounce. He continues to improve as a ball-handler and has the ability to get into the paint off the bounce and spray it out to shooters.     Goulet, a two-way guard out of Thornton Academy in Maine, is a playmaker on the offensive end of the floor that can also really defend in space. Offensively, he has a good handle, uses a quick first step to get into the paint, and does a nice job of scoring in the mid-range. He's also improved as a perimeter shooter and can knock down shots in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he guards on the ball with great effort, using his quickness to his advantage to stay in front of opposing ball-handlers and create steals.     Maselli, a skilled guard out of Weston High School in Massachusetts, has the ability to make plays at multiple levels offensively. He does a nice job of using his dribble to keep plays alive and also shows some creativity as a finisher in the paint, using floaters to finish over size. He facilitates off the bounce, can make shots in catch and shoot situations, and is a good decision make in transition. Defensively, he moves his feet well and does a nice job of chasing down loose ball or space rebounds.     Smith, an athletic wing out of Wellesley High School in Massachusetts, is an active defender and athletic rim finisher. He does a nice job of using his length to his advantage on the offensive end of the floor, showing good burst as a driver and some vertical explosiveness in the paint. Defensively, he's capable of guard up and down a lineup, showing the ability to stay in front of guards on the perimeter and use his length in the post. He blocks shots around the rim, makes plays in passing lanes, and is disruptive guarding on the ball.    With that, we wrap up our coverage up the rankings update for the Class of 2028 in New England and turn our attention to the summer travel circuit! The next rankings update will occur in September!

Today, we wrap up our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2028 with a look at some notable prospects on the Watch List.