Breaking In: Five New Prospects in the 2028 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <a href="https://prephoops.com/georgia/rankings/2028-rankings/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prephoops.com/georgia/rankings/2028-rankings/">Updated Georgia 2028 Rankings</a> feature 31 new names following a busy spring and summer of high school and grassroots basketball. These prospects earned their way onto the board with impressive performances and continued development over the past several months. Here is a closer look at five juniors making their debut in our updated rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523876"],"_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-6a95a48be83d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior is a skilled scoring guard and reliable perimeter shot maker with deep range. He moves well without the basketball and has a strong understanding of how to use screens to create open looks. He also has above-average quickness and enough ball skills to serve as a secondary ball handler, giving him additional versatility in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3726376"],"_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-6a95a48be8442"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson makes the move to Winder-Barrow this season and brings a versatile skill set to the backcourt. The shifty left handed guard has good quickness and can create his own offense off the dribble, while also showing the ability to knock down perimeter shots. Jackson uses ball screens effectively and has a good understanding of how to read defenders and create advantages. Comfortable playing either guard position, he can impact the game as both a scorer and facilitator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523869"],"_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-6a95a48be84b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yilma is a high-academic prospect with good length and an impressive offensive skill set. He is a high level perimeter shot-maker with good footwork and impressive shot preparation, while also showing the ability to create his own offense off the dribble. Yilma plays with a good feel for the game and consistently makes sound decisions within the flow of the offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3726380"],"_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-6a95a48be8502"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamm is a strong, aggressive wing and capable three level scorer who puts pressure on the defense. He has a high basketball IQ and a good feel for when to attack and when to play within the flow of the offense. Hamm also brings value on the glass, where his strength, activity and instincts allow him to be a productive rebounder from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3726382"],"_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-6a95a48be8545"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">De Oliveira is an intriguing wing prospect with good length and plenty of upside. He is effective attacking the basket and can score in the paint and in the midrange, while his perimeter shot making continues to improve. De Oliveira plays with a high motor and consistently brings good activity on both ends of the floor. He is also a productive rebounder from the perimeter, using his length and effort to impact the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->