2028 Rankings Update: Top Ten Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(15) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2615533' first='Matthew' last='Ochalla'] (Gilbert)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ochalla's family moved to Gilbert from Wisconsin before his sophomore season, and the Tigers are thankful for that. The 6-3/6-4 wing showcased his versatility on both ends of the floor throughout his sophomore campaign, averaging 15.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game on 46-40-82 shooting splits. He's a high IQ wing who can score inside and out, plays with pace, and uses his length effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(24) SF [player_tooltip player_id='3650657' first='Joshua' last='Charlotin'] (Southeast Polk)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly athletic wing who loves to play downhill and attack the rim off the dribble, Charlotin is also an elite rebounder from his wing position, pulling down 7.5 rebounds a game as a sophomore. He's a skilled playmaker who dished out 3.6 assists to go with his team-high 11.9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(26) SF [player_tooltip player_id='3424737' first='Evan' last='Stanislav'] (Glenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-5 wing who can score from all three levels, Stanislav averaged 17.1 points per game for the Rams on 46-38-82 shooting splits. He uses his size and length to his advantage on both ends of the floor, defending multiple positions and shooting over smaller defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(43) SG [player_tooltip player_id='3512840' first='Carson' last='Meskimen'] (Clear Creek Amana)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meskimen is a big-time scorer who averaged 14.0 points per game as a sophomore for the Clippers. He's a streaky but capable shooting threat from distance, but he's at his best when he's playing downhill and getting to the bucket for finishes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(44) SF [player_tooltip player_id='3650655' first='Oliver' last='Beckman'] (Waterloo West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing who stuffs the stat sheet on both ends of the floor, Beckman averaged 12.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 2.2 stocks per game as a sophomore for the Wahawks. He plays bigger than his listed 6-3 size with his length, athleticism, and motor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(48) PF [player_tooltip player_id='3590858' first='Cody' last='Sobolik'] (Crestwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-7 combo forward who can score inside and out, Sobolik is a highly versatile weapon on both ends of the floor. He averaged 10.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.1 blocks on 60-44-67 shooting splits as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(52) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2898192' first='Andrew' last='Abbott'] (Norwalk)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abbott is a high IQ wing who can do a little bit of everything on both ends for the Warriors. He's a skilled defender, competes on the glass, and can score inside and out. He's a key part of a talented 2028 class at Norwalk.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(54) PG [player_tooltip player_id='2396415' first='Jalen' last='Klees'] (Decorah)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic lead guard with good size and length, Klees can bury shots from deep off both the dribble and the catch, and is a skilled playmaker with great vision. He should be a big part of the Vikings future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(59) PF [player_tooltip player_id='3619954' first='Callan' last='Koch'] (Sioux City East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Koch started 12 games for the Black Raiders as a sophomore, averaging 6.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. He has good size, is a solid athlete, and he finishes well around the rim with both hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(61) PF [player_tooltip player_id='3650824' first='Evan' last='Mitchell'] (Dowling Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchell is a strong, physical interior presence who is one of the better offensive line prospects in the state's 2028 class. His future is on the gridiron, but he's an impactful basketball player as well who can control the glass, protect the rim, and finish at the bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->