New Forwards Added to the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings

Earl Austin April 7, 2026 @ 07:54 PM

Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2028 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of forwards who are new additions to the updated 2028 rankings.   [player_tooltip player_id='3576823' first='Jace' last='Bateman'] (Lutheran North): A 6'6" forward who showed a lot of improvement from his freshman to his sophomore seasons. He grew about three inches over the year and his game grew along with his physical stature. He has good length and athleticism and he protects the rim well with good timing. He rebounds the ball well at both ends and he is an excellent lob threat on the offensive end. He is a good young prospect with a pretty big upside.     [player_tooltip player_id='2920401' first='Shane' last='Rhodes'] (John Burroughs): A 6'4" small forward who is a big part of the Bombers rebuilding process. He is a dynamic athlete who is capable of making a lot of explosive plays around the basket. He excels in the transition game and he is also excellent on the drive in the half court offense. As a sophomore, he averaged 13 points and five rebounds a game while shooting 54 percent from the field.     [player_tooltip player_id='3576817' first='Grant' last='Newsom'] (Cameron): A 6'6" forward who is one of the top young up and coming prospects in the NWMO area. He is another athlete who experienced a growth spurt in the past year, which makes him a matchup problems for opposing defenses. He has the confident handles of a guard and he can operate in the lane with his height. He has a nice jab step move, where he can drive it or raise up and shoot the 3-pointer. As he gains physical strength, he will continue to emerge as a prospect.     [player_tooltip player_id='3576809' first='Isaac' last='Smith'] (New Madrid): A 6'5" post player who has the build of an offensive lineman and who plays a very physical game in the paint that is very effective. When he establishes his position in the low post, it is very difficult to move him off of his spot. He catches the ball well and he has a nice shooting touch inside. He averaged nearly nine points, eight rebounds and two blocks a game while shooting 54 percent from the field.     [player_tooltip player_id='3576815' first='Keaton' last='Jameson'] (East Carter): A 6'3' small forward who has excellent length. He has arms and legs for days. He is also a very skilled player, especially from the high post area where he can drive the ball or knock down the mid-range jumper. He also uses his length on the defensive end to get steals and deflections. He had an excellent sophomore year as he helped East Carter to a Class 2 district championship.     [player_tooltip player_id='2676848' first='Cason' last='Chilton'] (South Iron): A 6'3 forward who has a good combination of athleticism and toughness which enables him to excel around the basket. He has good footwork inside and he plays with tenacity at both ends of the court. His a good finisher on offense and he does a good job of battling for rebounds.

Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2028 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of forwards who are new additions to the updated 2028 rankings.