2028 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 rankings update is here with nearly 150 prospects ranked. Every rankings update comes with newcomers and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers from the 2028 rankings update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2909264' first='Joel' last='Patrick'], 6'10 PF/C St. Joe's Metuchen</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patrick is the top ranked newcomer in the update and has the potential to make an immediate impact this winter. The 6'10 post runs the floor hard, setting himself up for dunks and layups in the half court. Patrick has a good touch around the basket and can draw contact in the paint. He swats a ton of shots around the rim and skies for rebounds around the rim. Patrick has the potential to be one of the best bigs in the Garden State with his ability to swat shots and finish around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2907908' first='Latrell' last='Christian'], 6'1 CG/PG Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christian joins a talented back court for the Hawks, but that won't stop him from making an immediate impact on the floor. The 6'1 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and finishes well around the paint. Christian finds his open teammates in the half court and can also play off the ball. He is a solid passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Christian's ability to make plays with the ball in his hands, which will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2932055' first='Milan' last='Suarez'], 6'6 PF Gloucester Tech</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Suarez had a solid summer and is looking to carry it over into the season. The 6'6 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Suarez can also put the ball on the floor and sets strong screens in the half court. He is tough to box out on the offensive glass and holds his ground on the defensive end. Suarez is a tough forward prospect who should control the paint throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2930023' first='Zorian' last='Morris'], 6'5 SG/SF Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris has the ability to play either spot on the perimeter, making him an intriguing prospect to track in the class. The 6'5 wing has a nice handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and knows how to finish around the basket. Morris can also score in the mid-range and uses his size to see up over his defender. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Morris is a lanky wing prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the 2025-26 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2924292' first='Jamal' last='Smith'], 5'9 PG Trenton Central</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is part of a Tornadoes' back court that is looking to make noise this season. The 5'9 guard is a blur in the open floor as he uses his speed to blow by his defender and finishes in a number of ways around the rim. Smith has a nice touch in the mid-range and can make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He is a solid passer and is an underrated defender. Smith is a speedy lead guard prospect who should make plays with the ball in his hands during the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2948559' first='Jayden' last='Opoku'], 6'4 PG/SG Linden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2918560' first='Daevon' last='Cobaris'], 6'11 SF/CG Hudson Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2887372' first='Chase' last='Waite'], 6'4 SG/SF Westampton Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2951891' first='Andre' last='Harvey'], 5'11 PG/SG St. Peter's Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2909929' first='Dion' last='Burton'], 6'4 SF/PF Neptune</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->