OTR Hoops: Spring Watchlist - Look out for these 2028s

It’s almost time for the 2028 class to take a step forward into more of a spotlighted role. This spring and summer will see the class establish itself from a depth perspective both nationally and locally. 

It’ll be a time when players utilize a more advanced stage to further bolster their resumes. Based on in-person and film reviews over the last several months, here are five sophomores who look primed to generate buzz when the AAU season comes. 

Isaiah Dorsainvil, Dutchtown: Dorsainvil has talented senior guards around him, so he doesn’t always get to show just how good he can be, but he’s certainly had bright flashes and scalable tools. Dorsainvil’s most apparent upside is on the defensive end. He’s got a plus wingspan that allows him to play big and guard up and down the perimeter. Dorsainvil has shown—in multiple settings—that he can heat up from three. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him take a step forward this spring. 

Landon Evans, St. Francis: One of the most productive forwards so far in Georgia’s 2028 class, Evans has had a tremendous sophomore season to this point. He’s a reliable presence around the basket as a rebounder and scorer, and he’s a killer from the elbows with his jumper. It looks like there might be good forward depth in this class, and Evans has been one of the best to this point. 

Calvin Goss, Jonesboro: When Goss sees one or two go down, he can be one of the better shooters in the state’s 2028 class. He has deep range on his shot. He’s a good athlete too. An understated aspect to his game is that he knows how to play with other highly talented guys, and he knows what it’s like to be the go-to guy. Goss has been on the back-to-back 2028 Peach Jam champion teams with the Georgia Stars, so he knows what winning looks like. 

Kerrington Moore, McDonough: Moore can be a stat-stuffing guard. He does a little bit of everything well for McDonough. He can shoot it well from deep and make everyone around him better with his passing. Moore is shifty with the ball and can get to his spots well. If he keeps playing the way he has this high school season, this spring should be a promising one for him. 

Case Presley, Dacula: Presley has a nose for the ball. It seems like he’s always around to grab rebounds, poke the ball away for a steal, pick up a 50/50 ball. He’s savvy in that regard. In addition to that, he can be a potent scorer and playmaker. Presley gets into the paint and can score in the mid-range and at the rim or make a play for someone else. As is the case with most underclassmen, Presley needs to continue to tighten his game, but he’s in a great spot to continue to develop a reputation as one of the guards to know in the class. 

Josh Tec has been covering prep basketball in Georgia and nationally since 2020. He has served myriad roles as a writer and evaluator, including editor-in-chief. Tec has a degree in journalism from Georgia State. Follow his work on X (Twitter) @_joshtec.