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2028 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers Part 2

2028 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers Part 2
Joe Esquivel-Murphy
Joe Esquivel-Murphy September 23, 2026 @ 07:27 AM
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Jayden Chapman
Jayden Chapman 6'5" | SF/SG | 2028
NJ
James Boswell Jr.
James Boswell Jr. 6'5" | SG | 2028
NJ
Zay Fofana
Zay Fofana 6'8" | PF/C | 2028
NJ
Aaden Walters
Aaden Walters 6'0" | SG/PG | 2028
NJ
Eric Scott
Eric Scott 5'10" | PG | 2028
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 rankings update was filled with so many newcomers that one article wasn't enough. Here are even more stock-risers from the 2028 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3717527"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab3c5cf8c94f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boswell Jr reclassified into the 2028 class this summer, making him eligible for this list. The 6'5 guard has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and finishes well around the rim. Boswell Jr can also score in the mid-range and has a high release on his jumper. He moves well without the ball in his hands and slides his feet on the defensive end. Boswell Jr is a lanky guard prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3759311"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab3c5cf8c9cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chapman has the ability to play either spot on the wing, making him an intriguing prospect to track in the class. The 6'5 wing uses his quick first step to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes strong around the rim. Chapman is more than just a slasher as he has a high release on his jumper and can knock down shots from behind the arc. He is an underrated rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Chapman's ability to make plays on the wing is something that will help his stock throughout the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3033549"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab3c5cf8ca17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fofana is one of the top rim protectors in the class, which he should put on display this season. The 6'8 post uses his length to influence shots around the rim and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Fofana runs the floor hard, setting himself up for easy baskets in transition. He knows how to find open space in the dunker spot and is developing more confidence on the offensive end. Fofana's ability to control the paint is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2780662"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab3c5cf8ca5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walters joins a talented Hawks' backcourt, but that shouldn't stop him from making an impact this season. The 6'0 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and finishes strong around the rim. Walters is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He is an underrated passer and can get deflections on the defensive end. Walters is a shifty guard prospect who should make plays in the backcourt throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427981"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab3c5cf8ca9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott has the ability to play on an off the ball, which he should put on display this season. The 5'10 guard has a good shooting stroke as he wastes little motion and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Scott is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and is unafraid of drawing contact. He finds his open teammates in the half court and is an underrated defender. Scott is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2028 rankings update was filled with so many newcomers that one article wasn't enough. Here are even more stock-risers from the 2028 rankings update.

James Boswell Jr.

James Boswell Jr.

NJ
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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James
Boswell Jr. SG
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
HS
Life Center Academy
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers Part 2
Boswell Jr reclassified into the 2028 class this summer, making him eligible for this list. The 6’5 guard...
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Jayden Chapman

Jayden Chapman

NJ
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2028
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Jayden
Chapman SF/SG
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
HS
Roselle Catholic
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers Part 2
Chapman has the ability to play either spot on the wing, making him an intriguing prospect to track...
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Jayden Chapman

State: New Jersey
School: Roselle Catholic
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Zay Fofana

Zay Fofana

NJ
PF/C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2028
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Zay
Fofana PF/C
Class
2028
Height
6'8"
HS
Life Center Academy
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers Part 2
Fofana is one of the top rim protectors in the class, which he should put on display this...
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Zay Fofana

State: New Jersey
School: Life Center Academy
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Aaden Walters

Aaden Walters

NJ
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Aaden
Walters SG/PG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Hudson Catholic
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers Part 2
Walters joins a talented Hawks’ backcourt, but that shouldn’t stop him from making an impact this season. The...
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School: Hudson Catholic
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Eric Scott

Eric Scott

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Eric
Scott PG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Life Center Academy
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers Part 2
Scott has the ability to play on an off the ball, which he should put on display this...
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State: New Jersey
School: Life Center Academy
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