2028 Rankings Update: Prospects Moving Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our <a href="https://prephoops.com/florida/rankings/2028-rankings/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prephoops.com/florida/rankings/2028-rankings/">updated 2028 rankings</a> feature 219 prospects in the Junior class. Several prospects elevated their stock with impressive performances throughout June and July, while others continued to show steady improvement in their game. Here is a closer look at some of the juniors making their move up the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3551984"],"_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-6a9484a5a4571"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Providence product moved up 49 spots in our updated rankings and has taken a significant step forward over the past six months. Nuualitia is a skilled big man with impressive footwork and good touch around the basket, showing the ability to establish position and score effectively over his left shoulder. His athleticism continues to improve, and he plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. Nuualitia is also a productive rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2195024"],"_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-6a9484a5a45ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mays moved into the Top 100 of our updated 2028 rankings following an impressive grassroots season. The junior is an athletic, aggressive left handed scoring wing who excels at attacking the basket and is a creative finisher in the paint. He is especially dangerous in transition, where his athleticism makes him an effective above the rim finisher. Mays is also a capable perimeter shot maker when given open looks, adding another dimension to his offensive game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3552082"],"_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-6a9484a5a4647"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Providence product, Huguenard moved up 35 spots in our updated rankings. The junior has good positional size and strength, along with a high basketball IQ and impressive feel for the game. He is a reliable perimeter shot maker with deep range and good shot preparation. Huguenard also brings value on the defensive end, where his instincts and awareness allow him to be an excellent team defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3551946"],"_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-6a9484a5a468d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Making the move to Calvary Christian for the 2026-27 season, Hayes impressed with the KT Kings throughout the spring and summer on the MADE Hoops Circuit. The junior is a high level athlete and aggressive slashing wing who excels at getting downhill and finishing above the rim. He is also an efficient midrange scorer and continues to extend the range on his perimeter jumper. Hayes has significant potential on the defensive end, where his athleticism and physical tools give him the ability to develop into a high level, versatile defender at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2872740"],"_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-6a9484a5a46d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riak is an intriguing big man with good mobility who changes ends of the floor with ease. He is a high level finisher around the basket and a productive rebounder who uses his size and activity to impact the paint on both ends of the floor. Riak also shows flashes of developing perimeter skill, including the ability to step away from the basket and knock down open jump shots. His combination of mobility, interior production and developing offensive versatility gives him plenty of long term upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->