Updated 2028 Rankings: Nova Prospects (Part 5)

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 five of the prospects from the Northern VA area in the rankings.   #62) [player_tooltip player_id='2527320' first='Campbell' last='Tyler'] | 5'10” PG | Langley   Tyler was an All District player as he was the floor general for a talented Langley team, and he is set to have a big summer heading into his junior year. The 5'10” lead guard handles pressure well and does a good job directing traffic and getting them into sets, he makes great decisions and delivers passes on point for scorers and shooters, he can knock it down from deep at an efficient rate, and he is a natural leader despite being one of the younger players on his team.   #63) [player_tooltip player_id='3554557' first='Aidan' last='Pinchas'] | 6'1” SG | Woodson   Pinchas came into the season for Woodson relatively unknown, but he found a good role for them and his ability to bring energy and impact the game on both ends off the bench was pivotal for them this season. The 6'1” lefty shoots the ball very well from both deep and in the midrange when attacking closeouts, he brings great energy defensively as he can stay in front of ball handlers and does a good job contesting shots, and he's a high IQ and unselfish player who makes the right decision consistently.   #71) [player_tooltip player_id='2919001' first='Matthew' last='Pritchard'] | 6'1” CG | Episcopal   Pritchard was part of an Episcopal group that had a very deep and talented backcourt, but the young combo guard still found ways to get on the floor and contribute on both ends of the floor. He completely buys in on the defensive end with his ability to pressure the ball and does a good job rotating in help, he can push the ball in transition and make plays for himself and others, he can attack downhill in the half court both in isolation and using ball screens, and he can knock down shots from deep when he's left open as well.   #74) Nahom Kidane | 6'3” SF | McLean   Kidane broke onto the scene as a role player for a talented McLean team this season, but he's a very intriguing prospect as he continues to develop and find more opportunities as he gets older. The 6'3” wing has great positional size and is likely still growing, he shoots it well from deep off the catch, he gets downhill and uses his size to finish through traffic, and he's a very good rebounder for his position as well.   #76) [player_tooltip player_id='2918940' first='Jace' last='Jones'] | 6'1” CG | Riverside   Jones is a very talented guard who also thrives on the football field, and his athleticism that makes him a playmaker on the gridiron also makes him a two way impact guy on the hardwood as well. The 6'1” combo has great end-to-end speed and thrives in transition with his ability to push the tempo, he finishes well when he gets downhill and is very good at playing through contact, he can move off the ball and knock down shots and play off the catch, and he is a good on ball defender as well.   #77) [player_tooltip player_id='3336930' first='Jordan' last='Smith'] | 6'1” SG | Robinson   Smith had a breakout season at Robinson this year, as the 6'1” off guard put up big numbers throughout the season, including a 43 point game early in the season that put him on the map. He's one of the top shooters you'll find in NOVA public schools if not the entire state as he has in the gym range off the catch, he moves well off the ball and does a good job relocating on hard close outs, he can attack closeouts and does a good job drawing contact and getting to the line, and he has a ton of confidence in his ability to score it.   #78) [player_tooltip player_id='2854109' first='Iseral' last='Aeyle'] | 6'5” PF | Independence   Aeyle is a highly intriguing prospect at Independence who is a walking mismatch with his blend of strength and skill that makes him a very tough player to game plan for and stop as he can impact the game across the board. He can post up smaller defenders and is a good finisher in the paint, he can step out and stretch the floor as he is a good shooter off the catch, he can attack downhill and finish through contact, and he can guard multiple positions 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 five of the prospects from the Northern VA area in the rankings.