Updated 2028 Rankings: NOVA Prospects (Part 6)

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 six of the prospects from the Northern VA area in the rankings.   #80) [player_tooltip player_id='3554605' first='Chase' last='Jackson'] | 6'0” PG | Hayfield   Jackson was a breakout player for Hayfield this season and between him and a couple others they have a talented young backcourt to build around moving forward. The 6'0” lefty is a dead eye shooter from deep with great form and a quick release, he's crafty and shifty off the ball playing with great pace and change of speeds, he can score it around the rim and using floaters to negate his size, and he is a good decision maker with the ball in his hands.   #82) [player_tooltip player_id='2548307' first='Logan' last='Brooks'] | 6'2” SF | Evergreen Christian   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImageLdunFx.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/tempImageLdunFx.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2548554" /></a></figure>   Brooks played a key role in Evergreen's run to the VISAA D-III state championship this past season, and he'll see an even more increased role the next season with the departure of some of their top players. The 6'2” wing is an intriguing prospect who is a fluid athlete and can get up and down the floor for buckets in transition, he can create for himself and others off the bounce, he can knock down open shots, and he still just scratching the surface with how good he can be.   #83) [player_tooltip player_id='3554607' first='Kian' last='Andreassen'] | 6'5” PF | Loudoun County   Andreassen is an intriguing prospect for Loudoun who had a good sophomore year and could develop into one of the better and more versatile forwards in the NOVA area over the next few years. The 6'5” four man has good hands and soft touch around the rim, he uses his length to rebound and challenge shots defensively, he can step out and knock down shots from deep to stretch the defense, and he's likely still growing which would be scary moving forward.   #87) [player_tooltip player_id='2957395' first='Yamanuel' last='Agonafir'] | 6'5” SF | Justice   Agonafir is everything a coach at the high school level wants, and he's got a ton of tools that will intrigue coaches at the next level as he continues to develop and grow on both ends of the floor. He's a strong and athletic wing who can guard multiple positions and does a good job contesting shots both on the perimeter and around the rim, he can use his strength to finish through contact when he gets downhill and post smaller defenders, he brings great energy on both ends, and he still has a lot of room to improve moving forward.   #93) [player_tooltip player_id='2969121' first='Maksym' last='Mikhelson'] | 6'3” SG | Potomac School   Mikhelson played behind a lot of experienced and talented upperclassmen this past season, but he shows a lot of upside and found ways to stay on the floor and be productive as well. The 6'3” off guard understands his role and buys into it fully as a defensive stopper who hustles and wins 50-50 balls, he can stretch the floor off the catch and makes good decisions on the offensive end, and with more opportunity in the future he has a chance to develop into a very good player.   #94) [player_tooltip player_id='3554616' first='Kael' last='Adda'] | 6'5” PF | McLean   Adda is a big of a project big man who is likely still growing, but he showed flashes of being a versatile forward with major upside as he continues to grow. The 6'5” lefty shoots a good ball from the perimeter and with more reps should be able to be a stretch big moving forward, he has good hands and soft touch around the rim, and he knows how to use his strong frame to finish through contact and box out to rebound.   #96) [player_tooltip player_id='3554627' first='Mekhi' last='Bellinger'] | 6'1” SG | Skyline   Bellinger split time between JV and varsity for Skyline this season, and he showed he'll have a chance to be a go-to guy for them in the next few years as he can flat out score the ball. He shoots it very well from deep with good form and range for his age, he moves well off the ball to get open for shots, he can play on the ball and create for himself and others, and he shows good energy on both ends too.   #97) [player_tooltip player_id='3554628' first='Jimmy' last='Alexander'] | 6'4” PF | Stone Bridge   Alexander was part of a talented Stone Bridge team that made a run to the VHSL Class 5 state semifinal, and while he played behind some more experienced guys he did a good job off the bench in his role. While he's a bit undersized he plays with great energy and does a good job fighting in the paint for rebounds, he scores it efficiently around the rim and shows the ability to step out and knock down shots, and he has a great motor defensively with the ability to guard multiple positions too.

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 six of the prospects from the Northern VA area in the rankings.