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<p>The 2028 class is starting to take real shape, and these five prospects have positioned themselves as some of the biggest risers. Each player showed traits that translate to long‑term success. From emerging lead guards to high‑motor wings and versatile scorers, this group has pushed their names firmly into the future‑college‑prospect conversation. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='3552819' first='Jaxon' last='Wesley'] - Wesley's emergence this summer has been one of the more fun-to-watch developments in the class. A quick, confident scoring point guard, he's shown the ability to knock down shots both off the catch and off the bounce while reading defenders well enough to attack space with purpose. His production, efficiency, and decision‑making all trended upward, helping him pick up recruiting traction and stand out as one of the better guards on a strong program throughout the summer.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2899728' first='Orion' last='Leautu'] - Orion simply wants it more, and it shows. His motor separates him from other. He always fights for rebounds, loose balls, and interior position with a level of urgency that impacts possessions. He's a strong, tough, mobile interior presence who defends, finishes with touch in the lane, and continues to expand his offensive tools away from the basket. The combination of size, athleticism, and steady skill growth has pushed him up the ladder from last season to now.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2397927' first='Bryson' last='Cannon'] - Cannon's blend of size and guard skills continues to stand out. He can score, defend, and facilitate, and his reads are becoming sharper as his decision‑making catches up with his feel. With a growing understanding of spacing and timing, he's unlocking more of the tools in his bag. The fluid handle, three‑level shot making, and the ability to impact multiple phases of the game are showing. There's a mound of potential here, and his combination of size, mobility, and skill gives him a high ceiling moving forward.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2885505' first='Judah' last='Johnson'] - Judah has emerged as a top prospect through hard work and perseverance. He brings relentless energy, vocal leadership, and toughness to the small forward position, impacting games with effort and physicality. He attacks drives aggressively, rebounds well, and creates second‑chance points with anticipation and timing. In open‑court settings, he elevates above the rim, and as his improving jump shot becomes more consistent, he'll be even harder to slow down.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194551' first='Owen' last='Stewart'] - Owen is a sturdy, crafty scorer who thrives with the ball in his hands. He understands pace at a high level, plays confidently in control, and creates offense without forcing the game. He can hunt his own buckets within the flow of the offense, get off the ball and facilitate, and defend with top‑tier lateral quickness and active hands. His blend of scoring feel, poise, and defensive competitiveness makes him one of the more well‑rounded guards in the class.</p>
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The 2028 class is starting to take real shape, and these five prospects have positioned themselves as some of the biggest risers. Each player showed traits that translate to long‑term success. From emerging lead guards to high‑motor wings and versatile scorers, this group has pushed their names firmly into the future‑college‑prospect conversation. Keep us updated on ALL prospects over on “X“ and “Instagram,” just tag @PrepHoops_AR & @VortexSportsArkansas.
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