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2028 Rankings: New Names

2028 Rankings: New Names
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi September 25, 2025 @ 03:41 PM
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Eilyjah Rolan
Eilyjah Rolan 6'10" | C | 2028
KY
Aaron Miles
Aaron Miles 6'4" | SG/SF | 2028
KY
Connor Phillips
Connor Phillips 6'7" | PF/SF | 2028
KY
A’Darius Pegues
A’Darius Pegues 6'7" | PF | 2028
KY
Samari Pettus
Samari Pettus 6'4" | SF/SG | 2028
KY
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It's entirely likely that Samari is very underrated right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2956228"],"_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-68d14f409c54d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moving in from Michigan this summer, Rolan is very raw but seems to play hard and has some skills. A legit 6'10" and still growing at 15 years old, Eilyjah could be a difference maker in the 11th region if he develops between now and February. Definitely a name to monitor, moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2955929"],"_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-68d14f409c5b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miles is an explosive guard who is capable of playing high above the rim on offense and has the ability to be a lockdown defender on the defensive end of the court. Eastern should be a sleeper in Louisville this year thanks to a new coach and a new 6'11 Center with multiple D1 offers. If Aaron continues to develop and adds some bulk, it will be hard to keep him off the floor for the Eagles this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2398475"],"_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-68d14f409c605"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Recently transferring from Eastern to Scott County, Pegues is a tall athlete who has the chance to develop into a nice player. A'Darius has been playing some international games this summer and fall and that should really facilitate his development for the season ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2905755"],"_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-68d14f409c656"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I remember seeing Phillips as a 7th grader at Evangel Christian a few years ago and filing his name away for later. After a quiet couple of years, Connor has popped up at Ballard and should be part of their young and gigantic rotation. Featuring 3 players who are 6'7 or taller, Ballard likely has the tallest front line in the state. That should allow Phillips to play the 4 and not be stuck on the block as a 5 man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Samari Pettus

Samari Pettus

KY
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2028
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Samari
Pettus SF/SG
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Hopkins County Central
|
KY
2028 Rankings: New Names
When he was an 8th grader at Browning Springs in Madisonville, Samari was extremely impressive to me when...
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Samari Pettus

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School: Hopkins County Central
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Eilyjah Rolan

Eilyjah Rolan

KY
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Eilyjah
Rolan C
Class
2028
Height
6'10"
HS
Bryan Station
|
KY
2028 Rankings: New Names
Moving in from Michigan this summer, Rolan is very raw but seems to play hard and has some...
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Eilyjah Rolan

State: Kentucky
School: Bryan Station
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Aaron Miles

Aaron Miles

KY
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Aaron
Miles SG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Eastern
|
KY
2028 Rankings: New Names
Miles is an explosive guard who is capable of playing high above the rim on offense and has...
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School: Eastern
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A’Darius Pegues

A’Darius Pegues

KY
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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A’Darius
Pegues PF
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
Scott County
|
KY
2028 Rankings: New Names
Recently transferring from Eastern to Scott County, Pegues is a tall athlete who has the chance to develop...
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A’Darius Pegues

State: Kentucky
School: Scott County
Club: RJM Elite
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Connor Phillips

Connor Phillips

KY
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2028
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Connor
Phillips PF/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
Ballard
|
KY
2028 Rankings: New Names
I remember seeing Phillips as a 7th grader at Evangel Christian a few years ago and filing his...
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School: Ballard
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