Who are the Best Playmakers in the 2028 Class? (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the debut of our first ever Virginia 2028 class rankings last month, we'll take a deep dive into some of the players and their strengths now as we continue to watch them develop. Here's part two of some of the top playmaker in the sophomore class in VA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2548192' first='Ty' last='Martin'] | 6'2” PG | Graham (#38 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2552806,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/705-Ty-Martin.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/705-Ty-Martin.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2552806" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin had an impressive freshman season at Graham where he split time with their senior guard, and he's shaping up to be one of the top guards in the SWVA over the next few years. At 6'2” he already has great positional size and will only continue to grow, he has great feel and IQ as a playmaker and can deliver passes in tight windows, he can jump passing lanes and has good hands as a defender, and he can create his own shot as well off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2478839' first='Jordan' last='Dillard'] | 5'11” PG | Virginia Academy (#39 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dillard transferred to VA Academy this summer where he was impressive in the summer live periods, showing his ability to impact the game as both a scorer and a playmaker. He's a quick and shifty guard who can beat defenders in isolation, he can move off the ball and is a knock down shooter from deep, he sees the floor well and makes the right play consistently, and he is a good on ball defender too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zihkee Brown-Dickerson | 5'9” PG | TPLS (#41 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2547165,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImage0EPxMH.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImage0EPxMH.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2547165" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown-Dickerson had a great freshman season at Clover Hill where he was one of the best young guards in the Richmond area, and he is an aggressive playmaker who can emotionally break down opponents. While he isn't the biggest guy he is quick and shifty with good burst to get in the paint, he's dynamic in transition with his speed, he sees the floor well, can score it from deep and in the midrange, and as he gets stronger and grows he's one to watch moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2918993' first='Sam' last='Nziengui'] | 5'11” CG | Tuscarora (#42 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2552802,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/701-Sam-Nziengui.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/701-Sam-Nziengui.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2552802" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nziengul played big minutes for Tuscarora as a freshman, finding ways to make an impact with his ability to make plays on both ends of the floor. He's a super competitive defender who can guard the ball and force turnovers with his ability to move his feet, he makes good reads and makes the easy and correct plays consistently, and he takes advantage of his opportunities to make open shots and score in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2918999' first='Shombre' last='Smith'] | 5'10” PG | Green Run (#45 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a high upside guard who also thrives on the football field, and played a good role off the bench for Green Run in their run to the Class 5 state championship last season. He's a big time athlete who is a blur in transition and makes good decisions, he is good in ball screens and can put pressure on the defense, and he's an excellent defender on the ball too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2919005' first='Miles' last='Davis'] | 5'11” PG | Liberty Christian (#50 Overall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis joins an already talented LCA team that was in need of some help at the point guard position, and he's been great for them all summer and fall as one of their primary ball handlers. He's a super heady guard who has great pace and controls tempo for his team, he is able to look off defenders and deliver pinpoint passes to cutters and shooters, he gets his team into sets and executes them well, and he can keep defenses honest with his shooting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->