New Prospects Making Debuts to Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this afternoon, Prep Hoops Arkansas updated the 2028 prospect rankings. In this article, we will highlight new additions to the 2028 rankings. Here are several players to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2820934' first='Jace' last='Gatlin']-Point Guard-Sheridan-5'11”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2820934' first='Jace' last='Gatlin'] has the ability to take a game over on both ends of the floor for the Yellowjackets. He is the type of guard who knows when to force the tempo. Gatlin gets into the paint with ease and either finishes with points or makes the extra pass to the open teammate. He does a good job of keeping his hands active on the defensive end of the floor. Gatlin is a player to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Byron Daniels Jr.-Point Guard-Fayetteville-5'7”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One prospect in the backcourt to watch out for over the next few years is Byron Daniels Jr. He had a strong playoff performance to close out the 2024 season. Daniels Jr. has a smooth jump shot and he can connect on it from anywhere on the floor. He uses his speed well on both ends of the floor. Daniels Jr. is a tough defender who has the ability to force turnovers anywhere on the floor. He has the potential to do big things for the Bulldogs over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2947654' first='Elijah' last='Span']-Small Forward-Benton-6'4”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2947654' first='Elijah' last='Span'] is a versatile prospect on both ends of the floor for Benton. He has the ability to guard multiple positions on the floor. Span plays tight defense and grabs rebounds on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, he is a worker on the offensive end of the floor. Span does a great job of absorbing contact and finishing with points. He plays with high energy on both ends of the floor. Span is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons for Jacksonville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2724319' first='Daron' last='Hicks']-Combo Guard-Hot Springs-6'1”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2724319' first='Daron' last='Hicks'] does an excellent job of getting his teammates involved on the offensive end of the floor. Hicks gets into the paint and either finishes with points or makes the extra pass to the open shooter. He is a player who forces turnovers all over the floor. Meanwhile, Hicks will battle for rebounds and loose balls. He is a prospect to watch out for with the Trojans over the next few years. Hot Springs has the potential to be a team to watch this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->