Rankings Release: The 2028 Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings coverage continues for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em>&nbsp;with a look at the&nbsp;<em>Small Forwards</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top overall spot at the&nbsp;<em>Small Forward</em>&nbsp;position is held by&nbsp;<em>Tilton's</em>&nbsp;<strong><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832762' first='Wiji' last='Dak']</strong></em></strong> (<strong><em>#4</em></strong>). A powerful, 6'4" wing, Dak has game changing athleticism, that he uses to make an impact on both ends of the floor. He's capable of being a defensive stopper, is an elite scorer in the open floor, and has developed his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five more&nbsp;<em>Small Forwards</em>&nbsp;to watch from the latest rankings update:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875591"],"_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-68d7eeac31ee5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morrow, a wing out of the <em>St. Andrew's School</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#18</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#6</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em>. Morrow is a 6'7" forward with impressive fluidity that he uses to his advantage on the defensive end of the floor and also in transition. He can guard up and down a line-up, using his combination of size and mobility to his advantage, while also showing a good feel as a rim protector. Offensively, he does a nice job of attacking the rim off the bounce, is a plus off ball cutter, and has continued to develop the consistency of his perimeter jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2964827"],"_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-68d7eeac31f5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vincent, a wing out of <em>Hamden Hall Country Day School</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#65</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#22</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em>. Vincent has the ability to change a game as a two-way rebounder, making plays on the glass with his length and a plus motor. Defensively, he has the ability to guard three positions, isn't afraid to mix it up on the glass in the paint, and does a nice job of making plays in passing lanes. On the other end of the floor, he is an instinctive cutter that does a nice job of finishing over size around the rim and continues to develop his game off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2717022"],"_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-68d7eeac31fcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Benson, a wing out of <em>Hopkinton High School</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#109</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#32</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em>. Benson is an ultra-versatile prospect on the offensive end of the floor, with the ability to play on or off the basketball. He does a nice job of creating for others with the ball in his hands, showing the ability to get by defenders in isolation and then make plays with good floor vision. He can score it behind the arc with consistency and does a nice job of playmaking in transition. Defensively, he can defend a variety of positions and has a good feel for where to be in rotation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>*Benson has transferred to the Darrow School (NY) and reclassified into the Class of 2029. This will be reflected in our next rankings update.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2964850"],"_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-68d7eeac32025"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burnett, a wing out of <em>Notre Dame Prep</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#113</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#34</em></strong> among the <em>small forwards</em>. Burnett, a lefty, does a nice job of playing hard, consistently. He gets up and down the floor well in transition, attacks the offensive glass, and can play out of ball screens in a variety of ways. He's capable of finishing with either hand around the rim and is showing signs of developing as a perimeter shooter. Defensively, he can guard up and down a position, isn't afraid to be physical on the glass, and uses his length to be disruptive on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2964852"],"_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-68d7eeac32084"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Conner, a wing out of <em>Mansfield High School</em>, checks in at <strong><em>#124</em></strong> overall and <strong><em>#38</em></strong> among the <em>small fowards</em>. Conner brings the energy on both ends of the floor, using his quickness to his advantage. He's active on the offensive end, attacking the rim off the bounce and finishing through contact with either hand. He does a great job of running the floor in transition and is effective when he gets downhill off the bounce. On the other end of the floor, he's capable of guarding three positions and isn't afraid to give up his body to make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out this week as we continue our positional breakdowns for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em> with a look at the <em>Power Forwards</em> and the <em>Centers</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->