2028 Rankings Update: Top Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 rankings update came out on Monday with 185 prospects ranked. Prospects jumped up the rankings and this update is no different. Here are the top stock-risers from the 2028 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2958183' first='Marcel' last='Carr'], 6'5 SF St. Joe's Metuchen</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carr jumped up 70 spots in the update, the highest jump of anyone in the update. The 6'5 wing uses his first step to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes strong around the rim. Carr can also score in the mid-range and moves well without the ball in his hands. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is a solid rebounder. Carr is a versatile forward prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763579' first='Jake' last='Burgos'], 6'2 SF North Bergen</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burgos moved up 25 spots in the update and is looking to carry over his hot start into 2026. The 6'2 wing has a nice release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Burgos moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He slides his feet on the defensive end and is an underrated rebounder. Burgos' ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his stock over the winter months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2919940' first='Jared' last='Jennings'], 5'10 PG/CG St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jennings went up 24 spots in the update as he has shown the ability to play on and off the ball. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and can finish in a variety of ways around the rim. Jennings has a nice touch in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He works hard on the defensive end and finds his open teammates in the half court. Jennings is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to run the offense efficiently will help his development in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2683650' first='Joseph' last='Chien'], 6'6 SF/SG Bridgewater-Raritan</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chien jumped up 20 spots in the update as he's helped Bridgewater-Raritan to a 5-0 start this season. The 6'6 wing uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and uses his size to see over his defender. Chien rarely forces jumpers in the half court and is able to draw contact in the paint. He uses his length to be disruptive on the defensive end and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Chien has the potential to move even higher up the rankings with his ability to make plays at both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2932055' first='Milan' last='Suarez'], 6'6 PF Gloucester Tech</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Suarez moved up 17 spots as he has established his presence down low so far this season. The 6'6 forward knows how to get position in the paint and has a soft touch around the rim. Suarez plays with nice footwork in the post and runs the floor hard on both ends. He is a force on the boards and uses his length to influence shots around the rim. Suarez should rack up double-doubles this season as he looks to establish himself as one of the top 2028 forwards in South Jersey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2788586' first='Andrew' last='Bena'], 6'3 PF/SF South Plainfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414310' first='Bridgie' last='McMillan'], 6'5 SF Bergen Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2789859' first='Dave' last='Kobryn'], 6'2 SG Bayonne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628235' first='King' last='Josiah Hamilton'], 6'6 SF/PF Life Center Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504780' first='Infinite' last='Sincere-AmenRa'], 6'0 PG Seton Hall Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->