Rankings Release: 2028's New Top 10

As we begin to unveil the updates for the Class of 2028, we'll start by taking a look at the updated Top 10.   There was some signinificant movement within the Top 10; including a new #1 and two newcomers to the list.   Here is a look at what the top of the class now looks like in New England:   <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2349988' first='Michai' last='White']: The 6'1" lead guard out of Brewster Academy is a Top 25 prospect in the class that has already garnered a significant amount of high major interest. He had a terrific summer with the City Rocks, showcasing an impressive scoring arsenal and the ability to make plays for others. He's creativity with the ball in his hands, sees the floor well, and can really go in transition. He has a high ceiling as a prospect and will be one to monitor at the national level going forward. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2594613' first='Derek' last='Swartz']: The 6'4" scoring guard out of Portsmouth High School built on his strong freshman year with a terrific summer on the travel circuit for the Mass Rivals. A prospect to watch nationally, he's already received multiple high major scholarship offers due to his advanced frame, athletic burst, and versatility on the offensive end of the floor. He's a confident ball-handler, three level scorer, and terrific defensive rebounder from the guard spot. He should be one of the top performers in the NHIAA this winter and could crack the national rankings for 2028 at the next update. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2571906' first='Malachi' last='Odugbela']: The 6'5" combo guard out of the St. Andrew's School continues to impresses with his ability to create offense with the basketball in his hands. He's grown almost four inches in the last year and subsequently, will need to fill out his frame, but shows plus athleticism and a unique feel for scoring the basketball. He's a crafty finisher around the rim, a shot creator in isolation situations, and a high level shooter from behind the arc. He should play a major role for St. Andrew's this winter and could be one of the top sophomores in the NESCAC. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2832762' first='Wiji' last='Dak']: The 6'3" power wing out of the Tilton School impressed at all stops this summer with his athleticism, power, and two-way versatility. Few prospects in the class have the upside that he does, as he showcases the ability to get a basket whenever he wants, while also profiling as a defensive stopper on the other end. He's a high level athlete, continues to improve his feel for the game with the ball in his hands, and can really rebound the basketball. With a good season at Tilton, he should be able to put himself on the radar at the national level. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2569694' first='Kyle' last='Delves']: The 6'2" combo guard out of Mount Saint Charles Academy had a solid summer with Team New England Basketball Club, showcasing the ability to process the game at a high level as a playmaker or to get a basket in different ways as a scorer. He's an elite athlete that has another gear both in transition and as a driver. He knows how to get to his spots off the bounce and can create space to get his shot off as a scorer. He shows the ability to run an offense, is a capable defender, and can impact games with demeanor as a leader. He had a strong freshman season at Mount Saint Charles and is poised to be an all-league performer this winter. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2832763' first='Finn' last='McCauley']: The 6'7" hybrid forward out of Portsmouth High School burst onto the scene this summer with his high level, two-way production. He's a big time athlete that can play either forward position, shows the ability to attack closeouts off the bounce, and has continued to develop the consistency of his periemter shot. He's an above the rim finisher that does a nice job of working on the offensive glass and is elite in transition. Defensively, he's capable of guarding up or down a position, while also proving to be a high level rebounder and capable rim protector. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2571907' first='Jackson' last='Perri']: The 6'1" playmaking guard out of the Roxbury Latin School had a strong summer with the Middlesex Magic, continuing to develop his feel for the game witht the ball in his hands. He's becoming more and more of a true lead guard, while still showing the ability to go out and get a basket from all three levels. He's a plus athlete that makes good reads out of ball screens, has some nice burst when attacking the rim, and can finish up and over opponents around the rim. He's a tough defender that does a good job at the point of attack, limiting penetration and creating turnovers. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2421244' first='Leo' last='Fauver']: The 6'6" scoring wing out of the Hotchkiss School has made a name for himself as a perimeter scorer that can really knock down shots from behind the arc. He has good positional size, plus length, and is a fluid mover that does a great job of playing in motion on the offensive end of the floor. He utilizes screens to get open, is an intelligent cutter off the ball, and has even shown the ability to create space off the bounce to get into his shot. He's developing as a finisher around the rim, is a willing ball mover, and shows signs of some versatility on the defensive end of the floor. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2689518' first='Isaac' last='Olaniba']: The 6'8" athletic forward out of Mount Saint Charles Academy continues to show off some tools that give him an incredibly high long term ceiling. He has a solid frame, is a high level athlete, and plays with a terrific motor on both ends of the floor. His defensive versatility stands out as he can guard any position on the floor, really goes and gets it on the glass, and is a rim protector when coming over from the help side. Offensively, he's still developing his game, but shows a good feel for rebounding on that end of the floor and with his combination of size, strength, and athleticism, is a quality finisher around the rim. </li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2883038' first='Owen' last='Earle']: The 6'3" scoring guard out of Wilbraham & Monson Academy took his game to another level this summer, showcasing offensive versatility and a solid feel for the game. He can operate with or without the ball in his hands, has a deep scoring package in the paint, and is a capable shot maker from the perimeter. He's got a good feel for operating out of ball screens, makes passes that lead to scoring opportunities, and can bring the ball up against pressure. Defensively, he's physical enough to rebound in traffic and to guard any of the three perimeter spots.</li> </ol>   Keep an eye throughout the week as we unveil more rankings update content, including Stock Risers, Newcomers, and more for the Class of 2028!

As we begin to unveil the updates for the Class of 2028, we'll start by taking a look at the updated Top 10.