Stock Rising Forwards in the Updated Class of 2028 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2028 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of forwards who are the big stock risers in the newly updated rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2824617' first='Israel' last='Johnigan'] (Center): A 6'6 forward who has been a very productive player in his first two varsity seasons. He checks in at a solid 200 pounds with good physical strength. He uses that strength and with good footwork to excel in the low post area. He can also face up a defender and beat him on the drive. He led Center to an 18-9 record this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2822899' first='Reid' last='Ellis'] (Rock Port): A 6'5 forward who is one of the top players for a Rock Port team that is one of the top Class 1 teams in the state. He has impressive skill level to go with his height. He has good moves in the post and he can stretch the defense with his perimeter shooting. He is also a capable shot blocker on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2833811' first='DeAnthony' last='Hicks'] (University Academy): A 6'4 225-pound forward who led UA to a district championship. He is a tough cover with his combination of physical strength and footwork around the basket. He can outmuscle defenders in the paint and drive around them on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaquios Bennett (Smith-Cotton, Pictured): A 6'7 forward who is an emerging young post player in the Mid Missouri area. He uses his length and athleticism to rebound and block shots at a high level. He is a good finisher around the basket with power as he will throw down dunks in traffic. He has very good mobility as he runs the court very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2604992' first='Darnell' last='Irving'] (Cardinal Ritter): A 6'5 forward who is an explosive athlete around the basket, but who also plays with blue collar sensibilities. He is a worker at both ends of the court. He's physically strong and he throws down dunks on a regular basis. He's also reliable on the catch and shoot 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->