2028 Rankings: Names to Monitor

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 170 total players ranked in the class and continuing to expand, the Sophomore class is trending towards being one of the best that I have seen in my time here at Prep Hoops Kentucky. Let's break down some players outside the top ten who could be big time movers over the next 9-12 months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2450182"],"_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-68d8580b6fae1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duke continues to grow and get stronger. In addition to being a solid ball handler, Tyson is a good shooter who excels at getting into the paint and creating issues for opposing teams. East Jessamine is going to need Tyson to make huge strides as a go to scorer for them to be relevant in the 12th region this season. He checks a lot of boxes as a potential D1 recruit in the near future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400700"],"_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-68d8580b6fb87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best pure shooters in the Sophomore class, Caleb is very impressive when he gets hot from range. As a freshman, Marshall shot 3 threes for every 2 pointer he attempted. That will need to change this season or teams will start game planning for him to be one dimensional. LCA has a young team but with Caleb and freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2400692' first='Chase' last='Bentley'], I'd expect them to surprise some people this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2360954"],"_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-68d8580b6fc0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prater had one of the more well known names in the 28 class coming into last season and did a good job of playing a role for Perry Central. Now a little bigger and a little stronger, Nick should be looked at to be a potential breakout candidate in the region and made a big impact for Perry in year two. A bouncy athlete, Prater has the length and versatility to be an impactful two way wing and make his way back up the class rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2350471"],"_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-68d8580b6fc8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor is similar to [player_tooltip player_id='2400700' first='Caleb' last='Marshall'] in the sense that a year ago, Kaden was primarily a three point shooter. As part of a veteran roster last season, Kaden was in a reserve role. As a Sophomore, don't be surprised if Taylor becomes the go to scorer for a South Laurel squad that will be relatively young this year. As a 42% three point shooter last season, Taylor should already be on the radar of 12th region foes and could be an impactful player this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2360947"],"_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-68d8580b6fd05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pulaski have their sights set on getting back to Rupp Arena this season. To get there, the Maroons likely need Absher to step up in his Sophomore year. Tanner is a wing with good size and a pure shooting stroke from the perimeter. He could make some big strides this season as a playmaker and defender. As an 8th grader, Absher was really impressive and he should be in a position to make a leap this year for Pulaski as he should get a significant boost in playing time this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->