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<p>We at Prep Hoops VA recently updated our 2028 rankings, expanding to 100 prospects who we feel are ones to watch in the sophomore class. Here's a look at part one of the prospects from the Hampton Roads area in the rankings.</p>
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<p><strong>#3) [player_tooltip player_id='2916372' first='Damien' last='Robinson'] | 6'2” PG | Landstown</strong></p>
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<p>Robinson was the breakout player in the 757 if not the entire state this season, as he was the leader of a young Landstown group that made a run to the VHSL Class 6 State Championship with almost everyone coming back next season. The 6'2” lead guard is a tireless worker and he brings that same high motor to every game that he plays in, he's highly skilled with the ability to score from all over the floor and create shots for himself and others off the bounce, he has a swagger and a toughness to him that deflates opponents, and he's still growing which is a scary thought to anyone who has seen him play.</p>
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<p><strong>#9) [player_tooltip player_id='2916383' first='Rashad' last='Shaw'] | 6'3” CG | Landstown<br></strong>Robinson's backcourt mate and the perfect compliment to his style of play, Shaw was fantastic all year using his athleticism to play multiple positions and contribute across the board. He's already a freak of an athlete who can play above the rim effortlessly and with authority, he's a walking highlight reel and super dynamic in transition, he is strong in the paint as a rebounder and a rim protector for his size, and he can score the ball in different ways too.</p>
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<p><strong>#11) [player_tooltip player_id='2916403' first='Eziah' last='Goodson'] | 6'2” PG | Princess Anne</strong></p>
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<p>Goodson was another breakout player in the 757 this year, part of a guard class that looks super impressive so far as he was one of the best guards in the Beach District. The 6'2” lead guard has good positional size and is dynamic off the bounce as well, he can rock defenders with hesitations and cross-overs and is able to change speeds and directions well, he can move off the ball and can knock down shots from deep on the move, and he defensively he has great instincts as well.</p>
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<p><strong>#13) [player_tooltip player_id='2918891' first='Legend' last='Bunch'] | 6'2” PG | Norfolk Collegiate</strong></p>
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<p>Bunch transferred to Norfolk Collegiate after a breakout freshman year for King's Fork, and he's one of the better true floor generals with a bit of an old-school style to the way that he plays. He controls the game in ways that most guards his age could never as he understands how to control the tempo and has a great understanding of game situations, he can score the ball off the bounce from all three levels and has deep range beyond the arc, he's a maestro in the pick-and-roll as both a scorer and making the right reads, and he does it all while playing at his own pace and not getting sped up.</p>
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<p><strong>#26) [player_tooltip player_id='2918953' first='Marc' last='Johnson'] | 6'0” CG | Lake Taylor</strong></p>
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<p>Johnson was huge for Lake Taylor this season after showing flashes his freshman season, as he was the leading scorer for the Titans in their run to the Class 3 State Championship where they lost to Petersburg. The 6'0” combo was mostly a shooter for them last year and he continued that shooting the cover off the ball this year, he showed improvement in his ability to create for himself and others off the bounce this year, he was fantastic on the defensive end both on and off the ball, and I think he's just starting to scratch the surface with how good he can be moving forward.</p>
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<p><strong>#36) [player_tooltip player_id='3554526' first='Daevon' last='Reed'] | 5'11” PG | Maury</strong></p>
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<p>Reed had a breakout sophomore campaign for Maury earning Second Team All Region, and he's got a chance to make a name for himself this summer in AAU. The 5'11” guard showed a ton of guts throughout the year as a tone setter on both ends of the floor, he is shifty off the bounce with good burst and the ability to get in the paint at will, he can knock it down from deep with consistency, and he showed a knack for wanting the ball and making plays in the biggest of situations.</p>
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We at Prep Hoops VA recently updated our 2028 rankings, expanding to 100 prospects who we feel are ones to watch in the sophomore class. Here's a look at part one of the prospects from the Hampton Roads area in the rankings.
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