Rankings Update: The Watch List – Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we wrap up our rankings coverage for the <em>Class of 2028</em> with a look at more prospects from the <em>Watch List</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a reminder, 215 prospects appeared on the <em>Watch List</em> in this update, with a lot of them having the ability to make the jump to the rankings in our next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five prospects to watch heading into the summer:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2895110"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1c766605166"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Magura, a guard out of the <em>Pomfret School</em> in Connecticut, is coming off of a strong sophomore season. The 6'3" guard does a nice job offensively of moving without the basketball, can knock down shots from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations, and has the ability to finish around the rim as a cutter. Defensively, he proved to be a playmaker in passing lanes, creating steals and deflections that lead to scoring opportunities in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569688"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1c766605220"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chen, a wing out of <em>Marianapolis Prep</em> in Connecticut, has a good feel for the game and some nice passing instincts on the offensive end of the floor. The 6'3" wing has good length and positional size, both of which allow him to do a good job of finding teammates in scoring spots over the defense. He finishes with creativity around the rim, is a playmaker in transition, and has the strength needed to play through contact in the paint. Defensively, he competes on the glass, can guard multiple positions, and does a nice job of reading plays before they develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2717046"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1c76660529d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Azzun, a guard out of the <em>Belmont Hill School</em> in Massachusetts, made his presence felt this winter as a two-way guard that plays with athleticism and strength on both ends of the floor. The 6'1" guard has good burst when attacking the basket, the athleticism needed to finish above the rim, and the toughness to play through contact in the paint. He also showed signs of shot creation in the mid-range and improved as a catch and shoot threat from behind the arc. Defensively, he has quick feet that allow him to defend in space and uses his athleticism and strength to his advantage as a rebounder and when defending up a position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2883070"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1c766605318"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reddy, a guard out of the <em>St. Mark's School</em> in Massachusetts, is a true combo guard that plays with versatility on both ends of the floor. The 6'1" sophomore has a physical build and the strength needed to play through contact offensively. He can make plays off the bounce as a facilitator or slide off the ball and knock down shots from three in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, he's capable of guarding opposing ball-handlers or wings and does a nice job of rebounding out of the guard spot. Reddy will head to the <em>Kent School</em> this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2634211"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1c76660538f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hodge, a guard out of <em>Cromwell High School</em> in Connecticut, had a solid high school season and emerged as one of the breakout underclassmen in the CIAC. The 6'2" guard has the ball on a string as a handler, plays at different speeds in the half-court, and does a nice job of getting by the initial defender in a variety of ways. He can score it over size at the rim, elevates nicely into his jumper in the mid-range, and continues to improve as a perimeter shooter. Defensively, he's able to guard either spot in the back-court and does a nice job of forcing opponents off of their driving lines.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That officially wraps up our spring rankings update coverage - keep an eye out in July for updates to all of the classes, including our first look at the <em>Class of 2030</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->