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2028 National Rankings Update: Prep Hoops are highest on

2028 National Rankings Update: Prep Hoops are highest on
Michael Roth
Michael Roth April 30, 2026 @ 05:27 PM
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Jermaine Agyeman
Jermaine Agyeman 6'10" | C | 2028
FL
Mateen Cleaves Jr
Mateen Cleaves Jr 6'4" | PG/CG | 2028
AZ
Emmanuel Nwabuoku
Emmanuel Nwabuoku 6'9" | C/PF | 2028
TX
Cole Kelly
Cole Kelly 6'6" | SF | 2028
IL
Boss Mhoon
Boss Mhoon 6'5" | SF | 2028
CA-N
Aidan Carter
Aidan Carter 6'7" | PG | 2028
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2028 national rankings were just updated today and in this article we will spotlight six prospects Prep Hoops is higher on than other public national rankings sites (247, Rivals, ESPN) To view the full 100 player list click&nbsp;<a href="http://prephoops.com/2028-rankings/">here</a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2484356"],"_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-69f3c56854d5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep Hoops Ranking: 29th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next highest national ranking: 32nd Rivals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm a fan of the two-way impact Mhoon provides from the wing guard position as he's able to finish above the rim, make shots on the perimeter and play tough on-ball defense. Mhoon can stuff the stat sheet with impact as a shot blocker, rebounder and playmaker as well. When you factor in his athleticism, offensive production and defensive projection, he seems like a prospect who will have strong college interest from high major programs, and he already holds early offers to Cal and Rutgers. Mhoon also won the Mathematics award and sophomore athlete award from The King's Academy, showing he takes his schoolwork seriously as well. Usually safe to bet on a kid with that level of maturity to continue to work hard and mature his game as he develops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2758274"],"_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-69f3c56854e08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep Hoops National Ranking: 33rd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next highest national ranking: 51st 247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A prospect who had a monster weekend at Flyin' to the Hoop for Dream City Christian, Cleaves Jr at times looked like the most productive player on the court for his Nike Scholastic squad. An elite 3-point shooter, Cleaves Jr also has a strong frame for a player of his age and the ball skills to create shots for himself or for teammates. Really impressed with his feel for the game and shooting ability, Cleaves Jr projects as one of the most productive high school guards next season on the west coast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2531981"],"_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-69f3c56854e84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep Hoops National Ranking: 34th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next highest national ranking: 38th 247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A player who played up at the 17 U level last summer, Kelly just started his second season playing 17 U for [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] and is still playing up an age group. An elite perimeter shooter, Kelly averaged 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists a game last weekend in California for [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last='']. Already holding offers from Creighton, Iowa, Missouri, St Louis, Northwestern and in-state powerhouse Illinois as his first offer, Kelly is being pursued by programs that are winning by developing high school talent. Look for Kelly to continue to make a lot of noise this summer for [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2635012"],"_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-69f3c56854f43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep Hoops National Ranking: 36th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next highest National Ranking: 39th Rivals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A player who I got to see for the first time at Team USA minicamp, Nwabuoku stood out with his physicality, rim protection, ability to run the floor and offensive flashes. Drawing rave reviews from Team USA minicamp, I'll be excited to see what he's able to do for JL3 this season, he already drew praise from 247 sports from his play at the GASO Spring Championships last weekend. Holding two offers from Ivy league programs this early in the recruiting cycle also speaks to the academic student Nwabuoku is and his maturity. Expect programs from bigger name leagues to come calling soon but Ivy league schools have been able to secure commitments from a few high school prospects with bigger name school offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2804148"],"_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-69f3c56854fce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep Hoops National Ranking: 39th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next highest National Ranking: 62nd Rivals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Puma Circuit has some quality talent from Florida and Agyeman is one of their more under the radar talents who could blow up either this summer or next. A powerful athlete in the paint standing at 6'10, Agyeman helped Team Miami 17 U play on the PRO16 league this season with him as a featured piece of the team despite playing up an age group. That elevation to the top circuit will certainly put more eyes on Agyeman as his physical tools stand out among almost any big from down south in the 2028 class. While Agyeman isn't much of a household name outside of Florida and the Puma circuit just yet, that should change by the end of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2202021"],"_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-69f3c56855044"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep Hoops National Ranking: 42nd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next highest National Ranking: 69th 247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter is another 2028 prospect playing up at the 17 U level, but he's on the Made Hoops Circuit. One of the more skilled offensive scorers for his height in the country for the 2028 class, Carter has such smooth movements on the ball as he can create his own look with ease and plays above the rim in transition. While some of the streetball isolation skill has become somewhat of a lost art in basketball, Carter has that old school flair on the ball and just naturally knows how to get a bucket. After crushing it at Philly Live last summer, I'd expect Carter's recruitment to blow up by the end of this summer if he continues to perform how he has over the past few months since returning to action in January.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Our 2028 national rankings were just updated today and in this article we will spotlight six prospects Prep Hoops is higher on than other public national rankings sites (247, Rivals, ESPN) To view the full 100 player list click here!

Boss Mhoon

Boss Mhoon

CA-N
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Boss
Mhoon SF
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
HS
The King's Academy
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CA-N
2028 National Rankings Update: Prep Hoops are highest on
Prep Hoops Ranking: 29th Next highest national ranking: 32nd Rivals I’m a fan of the two-way impact Mhoon...
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Prep Hoops

Boss Mhoon

State: Northern California
School: The King's Academy
Club: Seattle Rotary (EYBL)
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Mateen Cleaves Jr

Mateen Cleaves Jr

AZ
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2028
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Mateen
Cleaves Jr PG/CG
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Dream City Christian
|
AZ
2028 National Rankings Update: Prep Hoops are highest on
Prep Hoops National Ranking: 33rd Next highest national ranking: 51st 247 A prospect who had a monster weekend...
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Prep Hoops

Mateen Cleaves Jr

State: Arizona
School: Dream City Christian
Club: Oakland Soldiers
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Cole Kelly

Cole Kelly

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Cole
Kelly SF
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
Neuqua Valley
|
IL
2028 National Rankings Update: Prep Hoops are highest on
Prep Hoops National Ranking: 34th Next highest national ranking: 38th 247 A player who played up at the...
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Cole Kelly

State: Illinois
School: Neuqua Valley
Club: Breakaway
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Emmanuel Nwabuoku

Emmanuel Nwabuoku

TX
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2028
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Emmanuel
Nwabuoku C/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'9"
HS
Strake Jesuit
|
TX
2028 National Rankings Update: Prep Hoops are highest on
Prep Hoops National Ranking: 36th Next highest National Ranking: 39th Rivals A player who I got to see...
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Emmanuel Nwabuoku

State: Texas
School: Strake Jesuit
Club: JL3 Elite EYBL
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Jermaine Agyeman

Jermaine Agyeman

FL
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Jermaine
Agyeman C
Class
2028
Height
6'10"
HS
Florida Christian School
|
FL
2028 National Rankings Update: Prep Hoops are highest on
Prep Hoops National Ranking: 39th Next highest National Ranking: 62nd Rivals The Puma Circuit has some quality talent...
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Jermaine Agyeman

State: Florida
School: Florida Christian School
Club: Team Miami
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Aidan Carter

Aidan Carter

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Aidan
Carter PG
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
St. Joseph
|
NJ
2028 National Rankings Update: Prep Hoops are highest on
Prep Hoops National Ranking: 42nd Next highest National Ranking: 69th 247 Carter is another 2028 prospect playing up...
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Aidan Carter

State: New Jersey
School: St. Joseph
Club: Nj Roadrunners
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