Area Rankings: Top 5 2028 Prospects in the CR/IC Metro

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523901"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690027873d8cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When he was on the floor for Washington as a freshman, Jackson was every bit as good as advertised. He averaged 14.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.4 blocks, showcasing his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor as a scorer, facilitator, and defender. He has a great feel for the game, is a plus-athlete with size and length on the wing, and is one of the most gifted players I've seen as a freshman. If he's able to stay on the floor, the sky is the limit for this young man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523886"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690027873d936"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wade has already picked up early offers from Northern Iowa and Drake, and several Big Ten schools are monitoring his progress as well. A 6-10 big man who runs the floor well, can space the floor, and protect the paint, he's the modern big man that college programs covet. He can play in a variety of defensive coverages, protecting the rim at a high level and holding his own on the perimeter. He averaged 4.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.6 blocks as a freshman, and should start to put up some serious numbers as a sophomore, as he looks like he's starting to fill out his frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523925"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690027873d985"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most skilled guards in the state, Fields is a fantastic ball-handler and shot creator who can navigate his way through congested spaces while keeping his dribble alive. He's still small and needs to grow and add some strength to his frame, but he's a creative finisher around the rim, has unlimited range, and is a confident shooter and scorer. He averaged 17.6 points per game as a freshman in one of the toughest leagues in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2772349"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690027873d9ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Goodheart played really well after his call-up to the Liberty varsity roster last year, averaging 7.9 points and 1.5 assists per game in 17 games. He's a three-level scorer who can knock down shots off the catch and good off-ball movement, but he's also capable of creating plays off the dribble for his teammate. He's a name to keep an eye on over the next few years to see how he continues to develop and add to his skill set and frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2521849"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690027873da52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strasburger didn't play varsity on a loaded Kennedy team as a freshman but he could step in and be a key contributor as a sophomore. He's a typical Kennedy guard who does a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor, limiting mistakes, playing strong on-ball defense, and getting his teammates involved. He's a high IQ player with a non-stop motor, a great competitor, and he should be an impactful two-way player for the next several years at Kennedy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->