DCIAA 2028 Prospects Propels Their Teams Down the Stretch Part 2

As the DCIAA regular season approaches its conclusion, Part 2 of our spotlight on the Class of 2028 prospects showcases another group of dynamic sophomores who are making a significant impact on their teams. These rising stars have continued to elevate their play, stepping into bigger roles and providing crucial production as their squads gear up for the postseason. With their blend of talent, versatility, and determination, these underclassmen are proving that they are more than ready to lead their programs through the challenges of the playoff stretch. Expect these young standouts to be key difference-makers as the intensity ramps up in the final weeks.    Young Curry is another player that I would keep an eye on, as he has been excelling this season and taking his game to another level. As a 6'6 prospect with fluidity and a good overall skill set, Curry is one who is comfortable in stretching the floor, running the floor, creating off the bounce, and operating inside as well. He continues to get stronger, and his confidence is growing, as he should be a player to watch more around the playoff time, spring and summer. Averaged 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block a game.     A young guard to really watch more of, Evans has been consistent throughout this year for the Bard (10-8 overall & 8-5 League). He is a developing playmaker and attacking off the dribble, looking to attack the paint, finishing well around defenders, but also doing an excellent job in picking his spots with his pull-up game. He is a smart playmaking guard that displays speed, scoring, and vision on the floor for his team. Averaged 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals a game.     Taurean Ferrell is the 2nd leading scorer for the Ballou Knights averaging 11 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 steal a game. Ferrell has displayed a nice handle, makes good use of the hesitation to get his opponent off balance, has good body control through contact on perimeter shots, as well as around-the-basket finishes, and can knock down the 3-ball off the dribble or the catch-and-shoot. Ferrell possesses the vision to find teammates when on the attack and keeps pressure on the defense to force the collapse for easy kick-out dimes. Developing on-ball defender that generates turnovers and easy buckets on the other end.     Given everything he does for contributing to Ron Brown's (13-14 overall & 6-7 league record) his team, it would be impossible to ignore Smith's production. He operates as a solid creator, set up others, and applied seemingly nonstop pressure as a scorer. Smith showed the ability to finish at the basket or space the floor from distance but was arguably at his best when getting into the midrange. He absorbs contact well as a penetrator and doesn't shy away from physicality on either end of the floor. Smith provides a scrappy defensive presence and plays with consistent energy. Averaged 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals a game.     The sophomore guard has been a steady presence in of all the Ron Brown games, as he played within the flow and was very efficient in doing so. Which has led the Ron Brown team to a 13-14 overall record and 6-7 league play. Praise ability to score at all three levels has been on display this season, picking his spots throughout. He used his frame to carve out space as a driver, leveraged his shooting ability to get to his mid-range pull up jumper, and knocked down the jumper off the dribble and catch and shoot from deep. Also stood out as a quality communicator and pesky defender…Averaged 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals a game.

As the DCIAA regular season approaches its conclusion, Part 2 of our spotlight on the Class of 2028 prospects showcases another group of dynamic sophomores who are making a significant impact on their teams. These rising stars have continued to elevate their play, stepping into bigger roles and providing crucial production as their squads gear up for the postseason. With their blend of talent, versatility, and determination, these underclassmen are proving that they are more than ready to lead their programs through the challenges of the playoff stretch. Expect these young standouts to be key difference-makers as the intensity ramps up in the final weeks.