Jump Off the Screen 2028 Prospects You Need to See This Season

For the 2028 class, it's all about upside and rapid development. These young prospects are beginning to show flashes of what could make them special, and their games are already translating against older competition. With size, athleticism, and advanced skill showing through, these players separated themselves as early-impact names who demand attention right now.    Gavin peck has taken his game to another level, facilitating and playing with such an IQ that allows him to elevate everyone around him, dictate the flow of the offense, and punish rotations with precision passing. What makes him special isn't just his vision, but the way he manipulates defenses to create advantages before delivering the pass, constantly probing with pace changes and slight look-aways to shift weakside defenders out of position. His ability to read defensive coverage made it easy for him to sling skip passes, hit pocket passes right on time to cutters, and accurately throw lobs in transition. Peck excelled at throwing one-handed lasers off either hand whether it's a hook pass over the top of the defense or a dime in traffic, he found his teammates in rhythm.     [player_tooltip player_id='2373752' first='Bryson' last='Campbell'] consistently proved to be an elite playmaking lead guard with court vision, creativity, and phenomenal instincts. Campbell makes the game look easy due to his combined burst off the dribble with advanced reads often forcing defenses into rotation, then punishing them with his touch to deliver dimes on a rope. He draws attention and consistently applies pressure against the defense by collapsing them, then making high-value reads that create open looks or easy points. Excellent tempo control, [player_tooltip player_id='2373752' first='Bryson' last='Campbell'] plays downhill at full speed or pause to keep defenders on their heels, before pulling up or striking with precision, showcasing his talent as both a primary scorer and a dynamic facilitator, lifting the play of everyone around him.     [player_tooltip player_id='2849861' first='Junah' last='Roberts'] controls the game with poise and pace, breaking down defenders down in tight spaces to turn the corner where his ability to change gears and directions makes him extremely difficult to contain as he manipulates coverages with IQ and vision. Roberts can get it done from all three levels, utilizing his strength to not only score through contact at the rim, but also in the mid-range where he uses his broad shoulders to bump and absorb without losing control. Knockdown shooter off the dribble, comfortable rising into pull-ups, step-backs, and fadeaways. As a playmaker, Roberts passing touch and fearlessness is elite. He reads the floor with precision, delivering laser pocket passes, wraparounds, advance looks, and cross-court dimes right on target. His feel for game and manipulating defenders is phenomenal, dragging help before kicking, drawing two and slipping tight window passes, or firing a one-hand bullet. [player_tooltip player_id='2849861' first='Junah' last='Roberts'] is a name to be as he plays with a blend of power, skill, shot making, and decision making.     At 6'4”, Savastain Espinoza-Carson is a thunderous dunker who will leave the backboard shaking, an electrifying high flyer on both ends of the floor. He swats shots out of the air defensively and punches slams with aggression and authority offensively. An elite run-and-jump athlete, Espinoza-Carson plays with effortless bounce that separates him from his peers.     Brody Shand is developing the art of picking his spots and getting to them without over-dribbling or killing the energy of the offense. Fundamentally sound with the basics down, he operates well in triple threat, using swim moves and pivots to create. Shand also excels playing off two feet, where he uses soft touch finishes down low. On the defensive end, he's becoming more impactful, capable of contesting shots effectively, pinning attempts at the rim, and contributing in helpside actions. A prospect who has yet to scratch the surface of his abilities, Shand continues to improve and expand his game.

For the 2028 class, it's all about upside and rapid development. These young prospects are beginning to show flashes of what could make them special, and their games are already translating against older competition. With size, athleticism, and advanced skill showing through, these players separated themselves as early-impact names who demand attention right now.