Preseason Watch List: More 2028 Notables To Know

With fall preseason action wrapped up, the focus now turns to the quickly approaching high school season. As teams prepare over the next week and an exciting winter of basketball unfolds, it's the perfect time to highlight a number of prospects—especially from the 2028 class—who deserve attention, whether they're seeking a breakout opportunity and increased exposure or aiming to reinforce their status in the coming months.    A dangerous and extremely confident perimeter threat with strong shooting intangibles, [player_tooltip player_id='2972049' first='Julian' last='Ceberio'] adds versatile shot making to Rutgers Prep's offense. Repeatedly punishing defenders for late contests and poor closeouts, Ceberio excels both as a spot up marksman and as a movement shooter. His compact mechanics make him a constant scoring threat, especially given how relentlessly he hunts his shot and stays ready to fire. He sprints the floor in transition, frequently relocates, and moves effectively without the ball, all of which amplify his shooting impact.     An interesting combination of length and fluidity and mobility at his size, [player_tooltip player_id='2932055' first='Milan' last='Suarez'] consistently shows the capacity to be a true two way big, making a consistent impact on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he displays soft hands and touch around the rim while also showing strong feel as a passer, making timely reads and finding teammates when defenses collapse on him and show him multiple bodies. On the defensive end, Suarez looks to establish himself as a reliable anchor, using his size, timing, and anticipation to protect the paint—altering and blocking shots while deterring opponents from challenging him at the rim.     Although still early in his development, [player_tooltip player_id='2628237' first='Ibrahima' last='Cisse'] possesses an interesting combination of size and athleticism paired with a high motor. Cisse will look to put together more flashes of an intriguing and steadily developing offensive skill set throughout the course of this season. He proves capable of finishing effectively in the paint, displaying reliable touch on jump shots from both the mid-range area and perimeter, and consistently attacking the offensive glass to create extra possessions. Cisse also possesses a confident face-up game from the mid-post and the ability to catch lobs and convert on above the rim finishes. With the necessary physical tools to demonstrate impressive mobility and fluid movement for his size, look for Cisse to string together strong moments that highlight his intriguing long term upside.     Expected to provide both depth and positional size for St. Joe's backcourt rotation this season, Carr is slated to step into a role that emphasizes spot up shooting along with secondary ball handling and some playmaking responsibilities. His play and skillset should underscore his versatility and effectiveness both with and without the ball. Combined with his notable positional size and smooth and fluid movement, Carr has a foundation that should continue to elevate and refine his overall skill set moving forward.     A sound left handed point guard who effectively orchestrates the offense, [player_tooltip player_id='2782185' first='Anthony' last='Blackmon'] has consistently displayed qualities of a true floor general who commands the game. Strong bodied and physical, he thrives as a downhill driver, comfortably playing through contact and routinely getting into the paint. Once there, Blackmon finishes with craft and versatility while also leveraging his solid court vision to deliver accurate passes and create opportunities for teammates. He is also a capable perimeter shot maker, able to convert both as a spot up shooter and off the dribble. Though undersized, Blackmon compensates on the defensive end with relentless ball pressure, high effort, and sharp anticipation.     Despite his size, [player_tooltip player_id='2504901' first='Donovan' last='Spross'] provides steady reliability as a ball handler while also consistently knocking down open perimeter looks. He is capable of handling primary ball handling duties in any offensive setting, playing with confidence and decisiveness while showcasing solid court vision— impressed as a willing and unselfish passer, making the right reads both off the dribble and in transition to create opportunities for teammates. Additionally, he is a legitimate threat from deep, allowing him to impact the game effectively both on and off the ball. Look for Spross to bring a combination of playmaking, outside shooting and defensive grit and scrappiness to Paul VI's guard rotation this season.

With fall preseason action wrapped up, the focus now turns to the quickly approaching high school season. As teams prepare over the next week and an exciting winter of basketball unfolds, it's the perfect time to highlight a number of prospects—especially from the 2028 class—who deserve attention, whether they're seeking a breakout opportunity and increased exposure or aiming to reinforce their status in the coming months.