SWFL 2028's to Know, Second Five

Southwest Florida continues to produce some talented young hoopers, and the class of 2028 is no exception. The area has seen some serious talent the past few years, and these young players are looking to fill those shoes. Here are five freshman prospects to keep an eye on now and throughout their high school careers.    Barbara is a quick guard who handles the ball very well and looks to get his teammates involved. He has a nice shot from the outside, but excels at attacking the paint and dishing out to an open man for the uncontested shot. He has a great first step and can beat you off the dribble, where he looks to attack the basket. Defensively, he has both quick hands and quick feet, and can be a real pest on that side of the ball.     The future big for Verot should see a major increase in his role next season, with some key pieces from the class of 2025 moving on. He has great size and length, and rebounds the ball very well on both ends of the court. He continues to get stronger and develop his post play, but also has a soft touch from the outside with his mid-range game. Calixte has the ability to guard multiple positions on defense, and is a smart player who knows the game.     Fitzgerald is a great ball handler, who gives it 100% every time he steps on the floor. The 5'9" PG is a very unselfish player, and a pass first guard, who also has the ability to score when needed. He has a solid shot from the outside with a quick release, and is also very efficient from the free-throw line. He is a tough player and an excellent defender from the guard position, who isn't afraid to be in your face for the entire 94 ft.     The 6'3" CG had quite a freshman campaign, and did a little bit of everything for the Trailblazers in 2024-2025. Habing has solid size for a prospect his age and finished the season averaging 8.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, and 4.3 apg. He has the ability defend multiple positions on defense and was a huge asset on the boards for Babcock this past season. He isn't afraid to take it down low and finish around the rim, but can also knock down the jumper with his smooth outside stroke.     Edeoga is a prospect with a ton of upside, and continues to improve year in and year out. He is a strong kid who has the ability to finish down low while absorbing contact. His size and strength make him a force in the middle, where he has a knack for altering shots. The 6'4" forward is an excellent rebounder on both ends of the court, and as he continues to fine tune his offensive game, look for this prospect to become a real scoring threat in the middle for the Tarpons.

Southwest Florida continues to produce some talented young hoopers, and the class of 2028 is no exception. The area has seen some serious talent the past few years, and these young players are looking to fill those shoes. Here are five freshman prospects to keep an eye on now and throughout their high school careers.