Additional 2028 Prospects To Have An Eye Going Into Fall Ball

Now that AAU tournaments and camp season are behind us, the focus turns to September as high school fall leagues and preseason showcases come into play. With a full slate of games stretching through December, it's the perfect opportunity to spotlight some underrated prospects from the 2028 class looking to elevate their profiles and gain exposure this fall with their high school squads.    An exceptional threat from the perimeter, [player_tooltip player_id='2504899' first='Chase' last='Pettiford'] excels in the ways he's able to impact the game as a shooter both off the catch and off the bounce. With a smooth and compact release, Pettiford provides exceptional floor spacing, demonstrating his ability to be a knockdown shooter off the catch while also showing flashes of his creativity off the bounce to get in the paint and finish with craftiness around the basket.     Josish Dunkley-Samuels has displayed improved shooting touch and body control, showing more flashes of long-term upside as a shot-maker. Defensively, his length and athleticism help him remain a standout, showcasing active hands and sharp instincts while defending multiple positions. Still room for plenty of growth in his game, Hamilton consistently demonstrates glimpses of what his long term potential could look like with continued development.     [player_tooltip player_id='2909264' first='Joel' last='Patrick'] stands out with his intriguing blend of size, length, and two-way impact. He's highly active in the paint, consistently making his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he possesses the ability to finish plays above the rim and with touch around the basket, while also running the floor well as a rim runner in transition. On the defensive end, Patrick is a force at the rim, regularly blocking and altering shot attempts with his timing and length.     [player_tooltip player_id='2782218' first='Ethan' last='Nelson'] is a two way impact guard that excels at being a crafty finisher at the basket and on ball defender that consistently pressures the basketball. Nelson is quick when attacking off the bounce and can finish in traffic using different angles around the basket. Defensively, Nelson effectively pressures the ball and plays with active hands and great anticipation— allowing him to be disruptive against opposing ball handlers and in the passing lanes. Nelson also shows flashes of being able to make plays for others often times when he gets in the paint.     [player_tooltip player_id='2919940' first='Jared' last='Jennings'] makes his presence felt both on and off the ball. He's effective as a pick and roll operator and offensive orchestrator, while also posing as a threat as a floor spacer when playing off the ball. Confident with the ball in his hands, Jennings displays solid poise in PnR actions, consistently reading the defense and creating opportunities for both himself and his teammates. Off the ball, he does a nice job finding open looks from three point range and knocking down shots off the catch.

Now that AAU tournaments and camp season are behind us, the focus turns to September as high school fall leagues and preseason showcases come into play. With a full slate of games stretching through December, it's the perfect opportunity to spotlight some underrated prospects from the 2028 class looking to elevate their profiles and gain exposure this fall with their high school squads.