2028 Rankings: Movers from the Bottom of the Board

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The bottom of the board is where the real developmental stories begin. These are the early‑stage prospects whose tools, roles, or exposure haven't caught up to their long‑term potential just yet. They're raw, they're underrated, and they're worth tracking now. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR &amp; @VortexSportsArkansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2829691' first='Caiden' last='Sims'] - Right now, Sims shows flashes of tools and a frame that suggests future versatility. He's still learning how to assert himself within team structure, and his impact swings possession to possession. As reps increase and confidence settles in, he's a candidate to make one of the biggest jumps in this tier. Tracking how quickly his tools translate to consistent output will be key.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2884403' first='Joseph' last='Pevahouse'] - Pevahouse is a classic small-school sleeper with good positional size, competitive motor, and enough skill to project upward once he's seen against higher-level competition. Limited exposure has kept him buried on the list, but the skills suggest he's better than his current placement. His stock will rise quickly and with greater efficiency when he is seen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2851331' first='Kentrell' last='Nalls'] -Nalls has the on-ball quickness you want in a small-guard prospect, but the production hasn't stabilized yet. He shows moments of creation ability, especially downhill, but hasn't strung together full-game impact. As his decision-making sharpens along with his shooting, he's a candidate who could climb. Watching his efficiency and turnover control will tell the story.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2843043' first='Wyatt' last='Stewart'] -Stewart brings interior activity but hasn't been evaluated enough to slot higher. He plays bigger than his height and shows natural rebounding instincts, but the lack of exposure keeps him under the radar. As he gets more reps against bigger, more athletic opponents, his trajectory should become clearer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2621319' first='Ethan' last='Smith'] - Smith is a long-term projection piece due to legit size, emerging coordination, and early signs of rim protection. He's still raw in terms of timing, physicality, and offensive polish, but the foundation is there with a 6'6" frame. As his athleticism catches up to his size and he gains confidence, he could become one of the biggest movers in this entire group. His development curve will be fun to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3552861' first='Malik' last='Littleton'] - Littleton's best moments look like a stock riser who was active on the glass, physical around the rim, and willing to mix it up. The challenge is consistency in skill not effort. His motor is solid and he plays tough. As he starts stacking high-energy and effective games, he'll climb quickly. Evaluators will watch whether his consistency stabilizes across full games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2820911' first='Van' last='Boykins'] - Boykins checks the athletic/physical boxes. The skill package is still forming, and he's learning how to leverage his tools to impact games consistently. Once the handle tightens and the shooting stabilizes, he becomes a real riser candidate. His ceiling is higher than his current ranking suggests.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2877816' first='Joshua' last='Lanier'] - Lanier plays with a growing feel for how he sees the floor, makes the right reads, and understands pace. The physical tools haven't caught up yet, which limits his current production ceiling. As he gets stronger and more explosive, his skill foundation will shine even more. He's a long-term riser with a high basketball IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3559599' first='Jayvion' last='Herd'] - Herd has the frame and toughness you want in a modern interior player. He's a bigger body that's mobile and able to cover ground. The skill is still raw on offense, but the flashes show up often when his motor is running high. As he develops touch, timing, and offensive identity, he could jump multiple tiers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->