Updated 2028 Rankings: 757 Prospects (Part 2)

Jack Herron April 5, 2026 @ 09:32 AM

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.   #64) [player_tooltip player_id='3554560' first='Grant' last='Rohner'] | 6'4” SF | Catholic   Rohner had to play behind some really talented wings this year at Catholic, but he found ways to stay on the floor with his hustle and ability to make shots. The 6'4” wing plays with a high motor and is willing to contest shots and moves his feet well defensively, he knocks down shots at a good clip off the catch from deep, and he is a good rebounder for his position as well.   #66) [player_tooltip player_id='3554562' first='KJ' last='Whaley'] | 5'9” PG | Green Run   Whaley emerged as a big part of Green Run's path to yet another Class 5 state championship game that they lost to Norview, but he's looking like he'll be one of the better guards in the Beach District over the next few years. He's a lightning quick lefty guard with blow by speed and the ability to make plays in ball screens, he can score it from multiple levels but really thrives in his ability to knock it down from deep both off the catch and off the bounce, and he uses his quickness to stay in front of ball handlers and can guard the length of the floor as a pesky defender.   #67) [player_tooltip player_id='3554567' first='Tajari' last='Negron'] | 6'2” SF | Hampton   Negron was a vital piece off the bench for a Crabbers team that made a run to the Class 4 state championship game, and with a lot of their top players graduating he's a guy to keep an eye on over the next few years. The 6'2” wing is athletic and plays hard on both ends of the floor, he is a good rebounder and defender who is willing to do all the little things to help his team win, and he really thrives in transition both running the wing and handling it as well.   #90) [player_tooltip player_id='2919013' first='Elijah' last='Long'] | 5'10” CG | Lake Taylor   Long came off the bench for a Lake Taylor team that made a run to the Class 3 state championship game, and he was a part of one of the best backcourts in the state. The 5'10” combo is a versatile scorer who can knock down shots off the ball and play on the ball, he plays well off of two and uses fakes and footwork when around the rim to get defenders off their feet, and he is a surprisingly good rebounder and defender for his size too.   #92) [player_tooltip player_id='3554614' first='CJ' last='Ronase'] | 6'0” SG | Catholic   Ronase is another player who was stuck behind very talented upperclassmen at Catholic, but I expect him to have a good summer and come back with a bigger role next season. The 6'0” guard is a good athlete who plays with a good motor on the defensive end, he can create off the bounce for himself and others, and he can knock down open shots as well.

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.