Prep Hoops: Big Shots Standouts 2028 Guards Under the Radar

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's always a group of guards who don't get the early hype but just keep producing. This past weekend highlighted upcoming talent in the Richmond area. The 2028 class has some serious talent coming up the pipeline. A handful of names stood out—not just for their numbers, but for how they impacted the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Elijah Morris","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Patrick Henry Ashland","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2248971' first='River' last='City Reign']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ef9e915e942"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morris brought a different kind of pressure—one that starts the moment he crosses half court. Quick, shifty, and confident, he kept defenders guessing all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He averaged 17 points per game and did it in a variety of ways. What makes him tough is the balance. He can knock down shots at a high clip. If you press up, he's getting by you. That dual threat made him a major factor in [program_tooltip program_id='2248971' first='River' last='City Reign']'s success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There's a smoothness to his game that stands out. He doesn't rush, plays under control, and understands how to create space. As he continues to develop physically, his ceiling rises even more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3554525"],"_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-69ef9e915e9bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mooney was in full scoring mode this weekend. Playing with Rockit MHC, he showed why he's one of the more dangerous offensive guards in the 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He averaged 20 points per game. He scored from everywhere—off the dribble, from deep, and in rhythm within the offense. But what separated him was his playmaking. When defenses keyed in, he made the right reads and kept others involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rockit MHC went 2-1 against strong competition, and Mooney was at the center of it. Heading into next high school season, he's a name that's going to start popping up a lot more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194718"],"_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-69ef9e915ea0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Golden complemented Mooney perfectly in the backcourt. Where Mooney brought the scoring bursts, Golden controlled the flow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Averaging 13 points per game, he showed his ability to score both on and off the ball. He's strong, plays through contact, and has a natural feel for pacing. One of the more impressive parts of his game is how he changes speeds—never rushed, always in control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He also embraced the role of floor general, dictating tempo and making sure Rockit stayed organized. That blend of toughness and IQ makes him one of the more reliable point guards in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Take</strong><br>These are the types of guards that coaches start circling early. They compete, they produce, and they impact winning in different ways. The 2028 class is still wide open. However, weekends like this make one thing clear. There's no shortage of talent coming up. These four are firmly in that conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->