Five Rising Juniors Who Elevated Their Stock This Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer evaluation period provided an opportunity for prospects in the 2028 class to showcase their talent in front of college coaches and scouts. Here is a closer look at five players who took advantage of their chance during June and July. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2847084"],"_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-6a66d7fb08024"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fitzgerald was one of the top player for a talented Team AKT team that was very successful on the Hoop Group circuit. A reclassed prospect into the 2028 class, the Flint Hill forward is a skilled, athletic combo forward who can pass, dribble and shoot it at all three levels. He has a high basketball IQ and plays with a high motor. Fitzgerald should see an uptick in his recruitment the during the next 6-12 months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194773"],"_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-6a66d7fb080b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McQueen impress with Bishop O'Connell and the Washington Warriors on the Adidas 3ssb circuit. The rising junior is a talented, athletic, scoring combo guard, He has good size and strength and is a capable playmaker who has a high basketball IQ. Expect him to make a major impractical in the WCAC this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2918988"],"_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-6a66d7fb0819f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another talented member of the 2028 for the Knights, Cully had a big July with DC Assault, proving he is one of the state's top shot maker in the rising junior class. He is a skilled wing with positional size who moves well without the ball and really knows how to play. In addition to his shot making ability, Cully is a more than capable rebounder from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2919978"],"_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-6a66d7fb08215"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The combo guard from Team AKT was impressive during both June and July. Conley is a ball handling guard with an impressive feel for the game. He can get downhill and attack the rim and is equally adept at knocking down perimeter jump shots off the dribble or off the catch. He has court vision and is able to find open teammates for scoring opportunities as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2546241"],"_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-6a66d7fb0828b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young is a talented lefty who can both guard positions and had impressive performances for Virginia Academy and Virginia Elite. He is a perimeter shot maker who also get by defenders and make plays in the lane. An above average athlete, he is effective at getting into the paint and creating offense for himself or others. Young is also active at the defensive end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->