2028 Under the Radar Prospects Who Are Trending Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summer recruiting events gave Virginia's prospects in the 2028 class an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of college coaches and scouts from around the country. Here is a look at a handful of 2028 prospects whose stock is trending upward after an impressive summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3659432"],"_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-6a66e8250cf91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Savage is a very athletic, quick, attacking lead guard. He can really get downhill and cause problems for opposing defenses. He is effective in open space and in transition. At the defensive end, Savage can disrupt opposing guards and turn defense into offensive opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399485"],"_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-6a66e8250d03c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Seaborn has made the move to The Miller School and also moved into the 2028 recruiting class. A high academic prospect who starred with VA Premier on the Hoop Group circuit this summer, Seaborn can be a playmaker and scorer from the perimeter. He can attack the rim and is able to finish against length and size. Seaborn is a also a reliable shot maker who really knows how to play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140484"],"_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-6a66e8250d0c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A creative scorer off the dribble, Hairston has made the move to Hargrave Military and into the 2028 recruiting class. The 6'2 guard showed in July that he can really make shots from the perimeter and stretch the floor. He is also capable of creating his space and his own offense off the dribble. He is certainly a college prospect to watch closely in the 2028 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478839"],"_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-6a66e8250d158"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dillard is a strong, scoring guard who has certainly earned a spot in our updated 2028 player rankings that will be released in the coming weeks. The rising junior is a shot maker who extends his range beyond the arc. He is a willing distributor who can get into the paint and find open teammates. Expect Dillard to continue his ascension during the 2026-27 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2918915"],"_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-6a66e8250d1e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While the rising junior is already in our 2028 rankings, a boost up might be in order after a summer that saw him excel as a shot maker with size on the wing. A high academic prospect, Friend has good length and a versatile offensive skill set who can also put the ball in the basket in the midrange and attacking the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->