Rankings Update: The 2028 Small Forwards

Our rankings update coverage continues for the Class of 2028 today with a look at the small forward position - with 28 prospects at the position appearing in our latest rankings update.   Brewster Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='2194747' first='Kevin' last='Wheatley Jr.']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/markus-kerr/"></a> is the top ranked small forward and checks in at #2 in the overall ranks. Wheatley is a high level athlete, versatile defender, and continues to improve month by month while showcasing an incredibly high ceiling as a prospect.   Below are another five small forwards to watch out of the Class of 2028:    Padilla, a wing out of East Catholic High School in Connecticut, checks in at #11 among the small forwards and #56 overall in this update. The 6'2" wing is a jack-of-all-trades, a prospect that's capable of doing a bit of everything on the floor. He can handle the ball in the half-court, plays bigger than his size defensively, and has the ability to impact the game on both ends with his athleticism. He's a strong driver, finishes with athleticism and strength around the rim, and is capable of scoring out of isolations with the ball in his hands. On the other end of the floor, he can guard up and down a position and makes life difficult for opposing scorers with his combination of strength and agility. Padilla is running this spring and summer with the Hartford Shockers.     Millar, a wing out of the New Hampton School in New Hampshire, checks in at #14 among the small forwards and #69 overall in this update. The 6'3" guard has good positional size and the ability to score it in a variety of ways. He makes shots from behind the arc, finishes over size with touch in the paint, and can knock down mid-range jumpers off the bounce. On the other end of the floor, he can guard any spot on the perimeter and does a nice job of playing out of rotations. Beyond that, he has good instincts off the ball and is capable of creating turnovers in passing lanes.     Toure, a wing out of Notre Dame High School West Haven, checks in at #17 among the small forwards and #81 overall in this update. The 6'3" wing does a nice job of making plays with the ball in his hands, particularly as a scorer in the mid-range. He knows how to create space off the bounce, scores it at the rim as a slasher, and shows poise as a ball-handler in ball screens. He's developed as a shooter and shows a consistent release in the mid-range and from behind the arc. He has quick feet and good length, both of which allow him to guard multiple positions on the defensive end of the floor. He'll play this spring and summer with New England Blue Chips.     Zhang, a wing out of the Groton School in Massachusetts, checks in at #20 among the small forwards and #88 overall in this update. The 6'4" wing has a well developed frame, the ability to play on or off the ball, and some impressive shot creation instincts in the half-court. He does a nice job of playing at different speeds with the ball in his hands, can score it efficiently in the mid-range, and operates as a secondary creator in the half-court. He has good instincts as a scorer and the ability to make shots in bunches from behind the arc. He can defend up a position with his strength and does a nice job of making an impact on the defensive glass. He plays on the travel circuit with the Toronto Phantom.     Diallo, a wing out of the MacDuffie School in Massachusetts, checks in at #27 among the small forwards and #120 overall in this update. The 6'6" prospect is a wide-bodied space eater that plays with a high level of skill on the offensive end of the floor. He uses his frame to his advantage when carving out space in the post, finishes with both hands around the rim, and even shows touch as a standstill shooter out to the three point line. He does a nice job of rebounding on both ends of the floor, catches almost everything thrown his way offensively, and is a capable post defender that walls up without fouling. He'll play this spring and summer with The Club New England.    Keep an eye out as we wrap up our positional breakdowns later this week with a look at the power forwards and centers.

Our rankings update coverage continues for the Class of 2028 today with a look at the small forward position - with 28 prospects at the position appearing in our latest rankings update.