2028 Rankings Update: Stock Risers Part 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2028 rankings update saw a handful of prospects make moves up our rankings and in this article we'll break down four prospects who moved up during this latest rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2891905"],"_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-6a6bf479c08cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A transfer into Toledo St Francis, Waller could be the added piece to allow the Knights to contend for a conference and regional title this season. On a team with a ton of size and athleticism, Waller can be a table setter from the point guard position and handle the basketball Vs pressure. Waller had bright flashes for both Toledo St Francis and the [program_tooltip program_id='2075761' first='Ohio' last='Buckets'] this summer as his ability to create space off the dribble is tough to find. While I'm excited about his scoring potential, I also want to see Waller finish at the top of the Detroit Catholic League in assists per game as he should be able to feed his big guys layups and dunks off his rim pressure off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2898275"],"_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-6a6bf479c0936"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The GWOC has a lot of young talent ready to break out this season and Kelly is one of those players as he finished seventh in the conference in scoring and third in rebounding as a junior. Kelly shoots a high percentage from the field as he slashes to the rim and gets a bucket or two a game from offensive rebounds. For Kelly to take the next step he will need to show more ball handling and perimeter shooting ability, while still crashing the glass and slashing to the rim. Kelly also finished fifth in the GWOC in steals, showing that his athleticism and motor translates to the defensive end of the court as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2878779"],"_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-6a6bf479c098a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott is a prospect who I could see taking a big jump this winter as he is starting to turn the corner for Summit Country Day. Physically and athletically Scott checks a lot of boxes as his frame has been varsity ready and he moves his feet well for a player of his size. Scott's dunk off a fake DHO at the Xavier team camp is his most impressive highlight for the Knights and I expect to see more of that this winter on a team that will have some new faces but still expect to contend for a state title. If Scott can provide impact defensively and as a rebounder, the offensive opportunities will come his way with Summit Country Day this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2702474"],"_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-6a6bf479c09d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A multi-sport athlete at Bishop Hartley, King stepped in and made an impact on the gridiron and hardwood during his first year with the Hawks as a sophomore. This season could be King's breakout season as the opportunity will be there for him to create offense for himself and lead a program that's been at the top of the Columbus Catholic League. King has also gotten plenty of time adjusting to Head Coach Andreas James expectations as King played for him during the grassroots season for a 16 U Nova Village and provided impact on the glass and defensively. If King can make a jump as a perimeter shooter he could continue to rise up these rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->