A constant lob threat within the half-court, possessing the length and catch radius to finish high passes well out of reach of everyone else. His standing reach made it easy for him to drop-step and explode off two feet from the block, flushing powerful two-handed dunks with authority. Betts also showcased the rare ability to take his man off the dribble, attacking the middle of the lane before rising for ferocious tomahawk poster dunks. Defensively, he anchored the paint by altering interior shots, deterring drives, forcing the extra pass, and consistently making scorers change the trajectory of their attempts. A relentless competitor on the glass, he embraced physicality in the trenches, stretching over box-outs to secure rebounds or tipping the ball to himself before finishing the possession with his second jump.

There are no “bigger” class of 2028 big man than Betts who boasts a 7-foot-2 frame with elite length, impressive hands and touch around the rim and a strong set of hands. The Colorado-native is a natural rim protector thanks to his size and does have good mobility and instincts when tracking the ball and positioning himself in the right spots. Offensively, Betts was nearly unstoppable when he got a touch in the post due to his overwhelming size, understanding of keeping the ball high and streamlining of his post moves into quick, simple and efficient touches.

Maybe the tallest player in attendance, Betts was dominant in the paint as Legynds got a key win over Team United in pool play. Betts is one of the best shot blockers in high school basketball and finished with 17 points on 7/11 shooting but most importantly had nine rebounds and eight blocks, completely dominating the paint. You’d think after a handful of blocks the opposition would start looking to avoid Betts but Betts kept getting challenged at the rim and protecting the rim. While Betts still has a ways to go, especially at the foul line where he went 3/10, Betts is one of the most dominant shot blockers in the country and his size gives him offensive upside whenever he’s able to catch the ball near the basket.

The tallest player in our national rankings, Betts carries on a family legacy as his older sister Lauren just won the NCAA championship with UCLA and was drafted fourth in the WNBA draft. Dylan has similar height advantages over just about anybody he plays against as his length and rim protection are obvious traits that you cannot teach. I thought Betts looked confident at each Team USA minicamps I was able to see him at, getting experience playing against some older and stronger talent. After watching him be a monster in the paint on the 3SSB circuit at 15 U, Betts is now rolling with Legynds 16 U on the EYBL circuit alongside some other top talent in the 2028 class. Exciting prospect to track who Prep Hoops is currently higher on than the rest of the industry, with most other places have him currently around 10th in the country.

Betts’ length dictated every game. The 7’2 sophomore didn’t need to chase blocks to be effective, his presence alone discouraged drives. Betts showed excellent timing when contesting shots, rebounded his area, and flashed strong passing instincts for a player his size. His impact consistently went beyond the box score.

The tallest player in the blue group, Betts has the size and length to easily dunk whenever he catches the ball within 3 feet of the rim. His shot blocking upside is obvious and he swatted a handful of shots this weekend. I also like that Betts is physical and goes into contact even though his body isn’t fully developed. Any prospect over 7 feet tall will get headlines but Betts is a lot more than just a tall presence.

We mentioned Betts in our top 10 prospects article and nothing has changed from that write up, his combination of size, quick feet and shot blocking makes him an easy selection on our national rankings and we expect him to appear on other outlets sooner rather than later.

The tallest player in our rankings, Betts has the potential to be one of the best rim running and shot blocking players in the country. With tremendous upside due to how quick Betts can move his feet and turn at his height, he is an extremely fluid athlete who will get tougher to defend as he adds strength and weight to his frame. The nutrition team at IMG Academy could do wonders for him gaining healthy weight and maturing over the next few years.

The tallest player I saw all weekend in Rock Hill, Betts is only a 2028 prospect! Showing massive potential at his size with soft hands and quick feet; the upside is very obvious with Betts. The lefty wants to get back to his dominant hand to finish at the rim and uses reverse layups and spin moves to finish with that hand. Like all young bigs, Betts is still a long way from reaching his full potential but his skillset right now shows he’ll be a priority for high major programs.

Dylan Betts Dylan Betts 7'4" | C IMG Academy | 2028 State #3 Nation FL is destined for stardom in the box state. Betts is virtually un guard-able when he has the basketball on offense. On the other side, Betts length at 7’1 allows him to contest shots and create opportunities for himself and his team. Betts’ ceiling doesn’t have a limit, so watch out for this future basketball star.