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<p>The Georgia Expo brought together an impressive collection of talent Saturday at LakePoint Sports in Cartersville, with some of the state's top junior prospects taking the floor. The event featured plenty of college level talent, including established ranked prospects and emerging players who earned their way into the rankings with strong performances. Here is a closer look at some of the top players in the 2028 recruiting class who made a name for themselves.</p>
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<p>Previous Expo Coverage: <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/10/the-expo-top-performers/">The Expo Top Performers</a> - <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/10/georgia-expo-2027-standouts-part-1/">Georgia Expo 2027 Standouts (Part 1)</a> - <a href="https://prephoops.com/2026/10/georgia-expo-2027-standouts-part-2/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prephoops.com/2026/10/georgia-expo-2027-standouts-part-2/">Georgia Expo 2027 Standouts (Part 2)</a></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Cooper is an intriguing prospect in the 2028 class as a wing with positional size, above average length and athleticism. He is an aggressive offensive player who finishes above the rim and can create his own offense in the midrange off the dribble. Cooper also possesses the physical tools and versatility to develop into a high level defender.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Esekheigbe is a strong, athletic combo guard who scored 19 points in his second game on Saturday. He uses ball screens effectively to create scoring opportunities, is an above the rim finisher and a solid perimeter shot maker with range. He also displays good passing instincts and plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Haehnlein is a skilled shot maker on the wing who brings versatility to the offensive end of the floor. He moves well without the ball, has the athleticism to finish above the rim and plays with a high basketball IQ. His combination of shooting ability, athleticism and feel for the game should help him continue his climb up our player rankings.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The junior is a skilled, three level scoring wing who is shifty with the ball and particularly effective in transition. He is a capable shot maker from beyond the arc and can create his own offense off the dribble in the midrange. He has a good feel for the game and a versatile offensive skill set.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Haskins impressed on Saturday, averaging 14.5 points across two evaluated games and earning a spot in our upcoming rankings update. A versatile guard who can play either backcourt position, he is shifty with the ball, a capable shot maker from beyond the arc and plays with a high basketball IQ. He sees the floor well and has the ability to create offense for himself or distribute to teammates.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Fulks Jr. is a high academic prospect in the 2028 class with positional size, good length and strength. An above average athlete who runs the floor well and finishes above the rim, he is effective attacking the basket on straight line drives from the perimeter. He also displays a consistent midrange jumper, giving him versatility as an offensive player.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Robbins is a smart, skilled lead guard with an excellent command of the basketball and a high basketball IQ. He is a reliable decision maker and willing distributor who sees the floor well, while his above average quickness allows him to get by defenders off the dribble. A capable shot maker with range, Robbins averaged 10 points per game during 5-on-5 play and has earned a spot in our upcoming rankings update.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Peeples Jr. is a rangy combo guard with a versatile offensive skill set. A capable ball handler, he is a solid perimeter shot maker off the catch or dribble and can attack the lane to finish at the rim. He also displays good defensive instincts and uses his length effectively on that end of the floor.</p>
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The Georgia Expo brought together an impressive collection of talent Saturday at LakePoint Sports in Cartersville, with some of the state's top junior prospects taking the floor. The event featured plenty of college level talent, including established ranked prospects and emerging players who earned their way into the rankings with strong performances. Here is a closer look at some of the top players in the 2028 recruiting class who made a name for themselves.
Cooper is an intriguing prospect in the 2028 class as a wing with positional size, above average length and athleticism. He is an aggressive offensive player who finishes above the rim and can create his own offense in the midrange off the dribble. Cooper also possesses the physical tools and versatility to develop into a high level defender.
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Esekheigbe is a strong, athletic combo guard who scored 19 points in his second game on Saturday. He uses ball screens effectively to create scoring opportunities, is an above the rim finisher and a solid perimeter shot maker with range. He also displays good passing instincts and plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor.
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Haehnlein is a skilled shot maker on the wing who brings versatility to the offensive end of the floor. He moves well without the ball, has the athleticism to finish above the rim and plays with a high basketball IQ. His combination of shooting ability, athleticism and feel for the game should help him continue his climb up our player rankings.
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The junior is a skilled, three level scoring wing who is shifty with the ball and particularly effective in transition. He is a capable shot maker from beyond the arc and can create his own offense off the dribble in the midrange. He has a good feel for the game and a versatile offensive skill set.
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Haskins impressed on Saturday, averaging 14.5 points across two evaluated games and earning a spot in our upcoming rankings update. A versatile guard who can play either backcourt position, he is shifty with the ball, a capable shot maker from beyond the arc and plays with a high basketball IQ. He sees the floor well and has the ability to create offense for himself or distribute to teammates.
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Fulks Jr. is a high academic prospect in the 2028 class with positional size, good length and strength. An above average athlete who runs the floor well and finishes above the rim, he is effective attacking the basket on straight line drives from the perimeter. He also displays a consistent midrange jumper, giving him versatility as an offensive player.
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Robbins is a smart, skilled lead guard with an excellent command of the basketball and a high basketball IQ. He is a reliable decision maker and willing distributor who sees the floor well, while his above average quickness allows him…
Peeples Jr. is a rangy combo guard with a versatile offensive skill set. A capable ball handler, he is a solid perimeter shot maker off the catch or dribble and can attack the lane to finish at the rim. He also displays good defensive instincts and uses his length effectively on that end of the floor.
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