Rankings Update: The Watch List – Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up in our coverage of the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2028</em>&nbsp;is a look at some prospects from the <em>Watch List</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this update, 215 prospects appeared on the <em>Watch List</em> - many of whom will have their status updated to "Ranked" in our next update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five <em>Watch List</em> prospects to keep an eye on this summer:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3592070"],"_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-6a1c75c49e48e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paliling, a guard out of the <em>Kents Hill School</em> in Maine, is a shot maker and creator with the ball in his hands. While he's a little undersized, he does a nice job of creating space to get his shot off and of using his quickness to get into the paint off the bounce. He's competitive, really works on the defensive end of the floor, and uses his quickness to generate steals and deflections at a high level. He's coming off of a successful season in Vermont and should make a quick impact in the NEPSAC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3317185"],"_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-6a1c75c49e4ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Connor, a forward out of <em>Notre Dame Prep</em> in Connecticut, has started to make a name for himself in New England. He's got good positional size and terrific length, and while he will need to grow into his body, he impresses with his ability to make shots from behind the arc. He moves well without the basketball, is shot ready on the catch, and has a quick release on his jumper. Defensively, he's able to guard on the perimeter, uses his length to make plays in passing lanes, and gives good effort on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2835584"],"_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-6a1c75c49e549"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sanu, a guard out of <em>Portsmouth High School</em> in New Hampshire, has been a revelation this spring while playing on the 3SSB circuit with the <em>Mass Rivals</em>. The 6'1" guard has proven to be one of the top scorers on the circuit, getting his baskets in a variety of ways while showing his ability to create shots off the bounce. He's crafty, has good instincts off the ball, and can really knock down shots from behind the arc. Defensively, he can guard either spot in the back-court and has the physical tools needed to keep opposing guards away from their scoring spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2569700"],"_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-6a1c75c49e58f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ferguson, a guard out of <em>Lowell Catholic High School</em> in Massachusetts, burst onto the scene this winter with his ability to make shots. He has deep range on his jumper, knows how to move off drives to get open, and can get hot in a hurry from behind the arc. He switches directions quickly off the bounce, can operator as a decision maker out of ball screens, and shows some creativity as a finisher in transition. Defensively, he's proven to be disruptive both on the ball and in passing lanes. He'll run this spring and summer with <em>Suenos Basketball</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2565443"],"_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-6a1c75c49e619"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Purdy, a forward out of <em>Xaverian Brothers High School</em> in Massachusetts, has improved in all aspects of his game over the last 12 months. The 6'8" forward has good positional size, is a fluid mover, and has length that helps him to make an impact on both ends of the floor. He finishes with some creativity around the rim, can put the ball on the floor from the perimeter, and has some shot making ability out to the arc. Defensively, he can guard up and down a position and has the ability to protect the rim when coming from the help side. He'll play his travel ball this summer with <em>BABC</em> and announced that he'll head to <em>St. Sebastian's</em> in the fall where he plans to join the <em>Class of 2029</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tomorrow, we'll wrap up our coverage for the <em>Class of 2028</em> with a look at five more prospects from the <em>Watch List</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->