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2028 Rankings Update: Top Small Forward Stock-Risers

2028 Rankings Update: Top Small Forward Stock-Risers
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Joe Esquivel-Murphy
Joe Esquivel-Murphy September 23, 2026 @ 12:26 PM
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Julian Corry
Julian Corry 6'7" | SF | 2028
NJ
Zayd Poole
Zayd Poole 6'4" | SF/PF | 2028
NJ
Kaden Aiken
Kaden Aiken 6'7" | SF/PF | 2028
NJ
Stephen Kmetz
Stephen Kmetz 6'6" | SF/SG | 2028
NJ
Bridgie McMillan
Bridgie McMillan 6'6" | SF/SG | 2028
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2028 rankings update came out on Tuesday with almost 245 prospects in the update. With every update, prospects move up the rankings and this one is no different. Here are the top small forward stock-risers from the 2028 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2414310"],"_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-6ab40be1b262e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McMillan had a monster summer, which should carry over into the 2026-27 season. The 6'6 wing explodes off the floor for dunks and is unafraid of drawing contact around the rim. McMillan can also score in the mid-range and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and works hard on the defensive end. McMillan is a talented wing 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":["2961647"],"_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-6ab40be1b2664"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kmetz had a big summer and is looking to carry it over into the winter. The 6'6 wing has a smooth release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Kmetz moves well without the ball in his hands, setting himself up for easy jumpers and layups in the half court. He rarely forces jumpers in the half court and uses his length to make an impact on the defensive end. Kmetz is a sharpshooting wing prospect who should torch the nets from distance over 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":["2966035"],"_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-6ab40be1b2687"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aiken has the ability to play either forward spot, which he should put on display this season. The 6'7 forward has a good face-up game as he can get to the rim off the bounce and has a nice touch around the rim. Aiken sets strong screens in the half court and is an underrated passer out of the post. He is a strong rebounder and influences shots around the rim. Aiken is a lanky forward 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":["3711658"],"_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-6ab40be1b26a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Corry transfers into Burlington City from Palmyra as he should put his dual sport ability on display this season. The 6'7 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a good touch around the rim. Corry moves well without the ball in his hands and can pass out of the post as well. He is a force on the boards and holds his ground on the defensive end. Corry is a physical forward prospect who should dominate the paint over 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":["3702670"],"_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-6ab40be1b26c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Poole has the ability to breakout this season as he should have more touches in the half court. The 6'4 forward knows how to get position down low and has a good touch around the rim. Poole moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the half court. He is an underrated rim-protector and works hard on the glass. Poole is a gritty forward prospect who should continue to make plays at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2028 rankings update came out on Tuesday with almost 245 prospects in the update. With every update, prospects move up the rankings and this one is no different. Here are the top small forward stock-risers from the 2028 rankings update.

Bridgie McMillan

Bridgie McMillan

NJ
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2028
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Bridgie
McMillan SF/SG
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
Bergen Catholic
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Small Forward Stock-Risers
McMillan had a monster summer, which should carry over into the 2026-27 season. The 6’6 wing explodes off...
Written by Joe Esquivel-Murphy
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Bridgie McMillan

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School: Bergen Catholic
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Stephen Kmetz

Stephen Kmetz

NJ
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2028
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Stephen
Kmetz SF/SG
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
Delbarton
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Small Forward Stock-Risers
Kmetz had a big summer and is looking to carry it over into the winter. The 6’6 wing...
Written by Joe Esquivel-Murphy
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Stephen Kmetz

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State: New Jersey
School: Delbarton
Club: NJ Beasts
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Kaden Aiken

Kaden Aiken

NJ
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2028
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Kaden
Aiken SF/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
Seton Hall Prep
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Small Forward Stock-Risers
Aiken has the ability to play either forward spot, which he should put on display this season. The...
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Kaden Aiken

State: New Jersey
School: Seton Hall Prep
Club: GB Blue Devils
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Julian Corry

Julian Corry

NJ
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Julian
Corry SF
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
Burlington City
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Small Forward Stock-Risers
Corry transfers into Burlington City from Palmyra as he should put his dual sport ability on display this...
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Julian Corry

State: New Jersey
School: Burlington City
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Zayd Poole

Zayd Poole

NJ
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2028
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Zayd
Poole SF/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
West Caldwell Tech
|
NJ
2028 Rankings Update: Top Small Forward Stock-Risers
Poole has the ability to breakout this season as he should have more touches in the half court....
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School: West Caldwell Tech
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