2028 Rankings Update: Top Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the release of our <a href="https://prephoops.com/virginia/rankings/2028-rankings/" id="https://prephoops.com/virginia/rankings/2028-rankings/">2028 Top 100 Player Rankings</a>, we take a closer look at some of the top perimeter shot makers featured in our updated rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3554531"],"_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-69c4580fa37f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gardner put together an impressive sophomore campaign for the Falcons, averaging over 16 points per game while shooting better than 40% from beyond the arc. A wing with good size, he combines scoring production with efficiency and strong decision-making. Gardner plays with a high basketball IQ and impacts the game in multiple ways, which earned him both All-District and All-Region honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2544140"],"_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-69c4580fa38ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore is an efficient perimeter scorer with excellent shot preparation and a quick, compact release on his jump shot. Mann averaged over 16 points per game while knocking down 54 three-pointers this season, showcasing both consistency and range as a shooter. He is capable of scoring both off the catch and off the bounce, making him a versatile offensive threat. With his shooting ability and scoring production, Mann continues to emerge as a dangerous perimeter option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3554521"],"_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-69c4580fa3930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The VHSL Class 1 Player of the Year, Jackson poured in an impressive 33 points per game this season for Fort Chiswell, establishing himself as one of the most productive scorers in the state. He brings positional size along with a high-level shot-making ability, capable of scoring at all three levels. Jackson plays with a strong feel for the game, showing poise and confidence as a primary option. With his combination of size, scoring production, and skill, he is a highly intriguing offensive prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2918891"],"_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-69c4580fa39ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Already a 1,000-point scorer, Bunch is a versatile, high-level scoring guard who can produce at all three levels. The sophomore shot nearly 40% from beyond the arc, highlighting his efficiency as a perimeter threat. He is an above-average athlete who can finish above the rim and brings energy on both ends of the floor, impacting the game defensively and on the glass. With his combination of production, athleticism, and two-way activity, Bunch is well positioned for a breakout offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2395088"],"_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-69c4580fa3a2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lanier is an efficient perimeter scorer with a quick, compact release, as evidenced by his 45 made three-pointers this season. The sophomore is comfortable shooting both off the catch and off the dribble, making him a versatile offensive threat. He plays with a strong feel for the game and understands how to find quality scoring opportunities within the flow of the offense. With his shooting ability and developing skill set, Lanier is an intriguing prospect moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->