Rankings Release: 2028's Notable Newcomers

Rankings coverage continues as we take a look at some notable newcomers in the updated rankings for the Class of 2028!   [player_tooltip player_id='2964812' first='Franklin' last='Okeke'], a big man out of Mount Saint Charles Academy, is the highest ranked newcomer in this update, checking in at #16. The 6'11" sophomore is a plus athlete that does a great job of running the floor in transition, shows some skill with the ball in his hands, and has the ability to protect the rim at a high level.   Here are five more notable newcomers from this rankings update:    Greenfield, a big man out of Windsor High School in Connecticut, has the chance to be a breakout performer this winter. At 6'8", he has a nice combination of positional size, length, and budding athleticism. He's further ahead defensively, where his length is an asset, particularly around the rim. He moves well on that end of the floor and is already a plus rim protector. Offensively, he does a nice job of operating as a rim run, sets quality screens, and is a tough cover as a hard roller to the rim. He can finish over size in the paint and shows a good feel for attacking the offensive glass.     Phanor, a scoring guard out of Pinkerton Academy in New Hampshire, proved himself as one of the top first year performers at the public school level last winter. The 6'1" guard averaged 13.4 points per game, including a single-game, season-high of 37. An uber confident shooter, he has deep range on his jumper and the ability to make them in catch and shoot situations or off the bounce. He's a crafty finisher, off drives and in transition. Defensively, he anticpates plays before they develop and creates a high number of steals and deflections.     O'Rourke, a versatile forward out of Bedford High School in New Hampshire, is another potential breakout candidate this winter. He got sporadic minutes on a state championship squad last season, but will look to fill a major front-court role this year. He's an advanced offensive rebounder that uses a strong lower body to carve out space, while also showing the ability to finish plays through contact. On the other end, he's a little farther along, impressing as both a rebounder and shot blocker, while also proving capable of switching onto guards on the perimeter.     Larame, a two-way forward out of the Saint Bernard School in Connecticut, has intriguing long-term potential. The 6'4" forward is incredibly long and shows some ability to handle the ball in space. He's a grab and go rebounder that has some wiggle off the bounce and the ability to quickly change directions. He's a long finisher around the rim, is a quick second jumper, and does a nice job of attacking the offensive glass. Defensively, his length is an asset in passing lanes and as a rim protector, where he shows good timing and instincts.     Hall, an impactful wing out of Bloomfield High School in Connecticut, plays with great energy and a high motor on both ends of the floor. The 6'5" wing is a ball of energy on the defensive end of the floor, where he uses his quickness and length to be a disruptive defender, both on the ball and in passing lanes. He's a strong rebounder that also has the ability to protect the rim. Offensively, he makes good cuts off the ball, has the ability to play as a screener or in DHO actions, and can finish plays in a variety of ways around the rim. He makes shots in catch and shoot situations and can attacks closeouts as a straight line driver.    Keep an eye out later this week for our positional breakdowns for the Class of 2028!

Rankings coverage continues as we take a look at some notable newcomers in the updated rankings for the Class of 2028!