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2028 Breakout Candidates

2028 Breakout Candidates
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi April 28, 2025 @ 05:24 PM
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Nicholas Curry-Hill
Nicholas Curry-Hill 6'3" | PG | 2028
KY
Justin Hughes
Justin Hughes 6'4" | SG/SF | 2028
KY
Aaron Adams
Aaron Adams 6'6" | SF/SG | 2028
KY
Baron Clay
Baron Clay 6'2" | CG/PG | 2028
KY
Zander Carter
Zander Carter 6'6" | SG | 2025
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We recently updated our rankings and broke down stock risers, new names and even positional rankings. But let's take a look at some potential breakout stars in the near future in this rising Sophomore class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2529549"],"_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-680ec79349364"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the most productive freshmen in Louisville this past season, Baron is going to be thrust into the primary scoring role for the Bruins as a Sophomore and he's got the skills to step into that role. Clay has a nice jumper and isn't afraid to let it fly from deep. Ballard will be young next season but [player_tooltip player_id='2529549' first='Baron' last='Clay'] has a chance to shine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2532061"],"_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-680ec793493c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashland is going to graduate one of the best players in school history in [player_tooltip player_id='1089524' first='Zander' last='Carter'] but the cupboard is far from bare. Hughes played a smaller role this past season for the Tomcats but should be expected for a huge boost in playing time next year. Starting this summer, don't be surprised to start hearing his name quite frequently as a potential breakout star in the Sophomore class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2532067"],"_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-680ec7934940f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Male has an absolutely loaded class in 2028 but Curry-Hill gets overlooked at times. That may not be the case for much longer. Nicholas is a steady PG who is evolving as a playmaker and has a lot of long term potential. Don't be surprised if you start to hear his name mentioned with the rest of the best in the 7th region's 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2529551"],"_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-680ec79349452"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more high upside kids in the class in my opinion, Aaron is getting better and better. He's long and pretty athletic and his confidence continues to grow as he becomes more and more of an impact player at the varsity level in high school and on the 15u AAU level. I haven't seen Adams play live in a few months but recent film looks like he's starting to embrace his above average athleticism and play above the rim more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We recently updated our rankings and broke down stock risers, new names and even positional rankings. But let's take a look at some potential breakout stars in the near future in this rising Sophomore class.

Baron Clay

Baron Clay

KY
CG/PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Baron
Clay CG/PG
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Ballard
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KY
2028 Breakout Candidates
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State: Kentucky
School: Ballard
Club: Phenom United 3SSB
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Justin Hughes

Justin Hughes

KY
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Justin
Hughes SG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Ashland Blazer
|
KY
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Justin Hughes

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State: Kentucky
School: Ashland Blazer
Club: Phenom United 3SSB
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Nicholas Curry-Hill

Nicholas Curry-Hill

KY
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Nicholas
Curry-Hill PG
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Louisville Male
|
KY
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Nicholas Curry-Hill

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School: Louisville Male
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Aaron Adams

Aaron Adams

KY
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2028
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Aaron
Adams SF/SG
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
McCracken County
|
KY
2028 Breakout Candidates
One of the more high upside kids in the class in my opinion, Aaron is getting better and...
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Aaron Adams

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State: Kentucky
School: McCracken County
Club: STARS Basketball Club
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