The Sensational 70: #MMBR’s Class of 2028 Boys Basketball Player Rankings

The Sensational 70: #MMBR’s Class of 2028 Boys Basketball Player Rankings

The Class of 2028 is beginning to take shape, and it is already clear that this group has the potential to be special. From skilled guards who can control the pace to versatile wings and promising post players with impressive size, the class features talent at every position.

Major Movez Media’s inaugural Sensational 70 highlights 70 prospects who have earned recognition through their production, potential, skill development, and impact on the court. These rankings provide an early look at some of the most notable players in the class, but they are not a finished product. There is still plenty of basketball ahead, and every player will have an opportunity to rise.

Berrouet Opens at No. 1

Benjamin Berrouet of Dynamic Prep claims the top position in the initial rankings. The 6-foot-8 power forward leads a talented group that includes several nationally recognized prospects with outstanding size and high-level basketball backgrounds.

Seven-foot center Yann Kamagate of Saint Francis High School comes in at No. 2, followed by 6-foot-6 wing Mason Collins of The Tatnall School at No. 3. Bolingbrook guard Brady Pettigrew holds the No. 4 position, while Woodward Academy’s Myles Hayes rounds out the top five.

Bamba Touray, Micah Gunter, Colton Hiller, Xavier Young and Erick Dampier Jr. complete the first top 10.

The opening group reflects the overall strength of the class. It includes guards, wings, forwards and centers from programs across the country, showing that the Class of 2028 is not dominated by one position or region.

Impressive Size Throughout the Class

Size immediately stands out when reviewing the Sensational 70.

The rankings include several prospects measuring 6-foot-10 or taller. Dylan Betts of IMG Academy leads the group at 7-foot-3, while Martin Sibal of Christopher Columbus High School stands 7-foot-2. Kamagate and Touray are both listed at 7 feet.

Bentley Lusakueno and Hudson Hatch add more frontcourt size at 6-foot-10. The class also includes a deep group of 6-foot-8 and 6-foot-9 prospects who could provide programs with rebounding, interior presence and positional versatility as they continue developing.

However, height alone does not determine placement. Long-term development, production, skill, athletic ability and impact all matter. The players who learn how to use their physical tools most effectively will separate themselves over the next several seasons.

A Deep and Diverse Guard Group

The Sensational 70 also features an intriguing collection of guards.

Brady Pettigrew, Myles Hayes, Micah Gunter, Josiah Rose, Mateen Cleaves Jr., Jakyi Miles, Liam Mitakaro, Michai White and Tai Bell are among the guards positioned inside the top 30.

The list continues with players such as Jaleel Smith, JJ Sati-Grier, Darren Ford, Jermer Nelson, Malik Moore, Jaden McCullough, Dylan Zeigler, Kenyon St. Louis and Sherod McCormick.

As the game continues to become more positionless, guards must do more than score. They are expected to make decisions, create opportunities for teammates, defend multiple positions and contribute without dominating the basketball. How these prospects expand their games will be an important storyline moving forward.

National Programs Are Well Represented

The rankings include players from many of the country’s most recognized high school basketball programs.

IMG Academy, Sierra Canyon, Montverde Academy, Prolific Prep, AZ Compass Prep, Faith Family Academy, Christopher Columbus, Oak Hill Academy and Dynamic Prep are all represented.

North Carolina also has a noticeable presence. Micah Gunter of Greensboro Day School is ranked No. 7, while Kaharri Coleman of West Charlotte, Xavier Hall of Davidson Day, Chase Smith of Queen’s Grant, Cameron Moore of Greenfield, Andrew Juergens of Greensboro Day, Kenyon St. Louis of Winston-Salem Christian and Sherod McCormick of Mooresville are included among the 70.

Their inclusion reflects the growing depth of talent throughout North Carolina and the state’s continued importance in the national basketball landscape.

The Rankings Will Continue to Evolve

Early rankings should never be viewed as a final verdict.

Players develop at different speeds. Some prospects mature physically at an early age, while others make significant jumps later in high school. Roles change, skills improve and new players emerge every season. A prospect’s current position simply reflects where Major Movez Media sees him today.

The most important factor will be continued development.

Players who improve their decision-making, shooting, conditioning, defensive effort and ability to affect winning will give themselves opportunities to move higher. At the same time, prospects outside the current Sensational 70 will have chances to earn their way into future updates.

The goal is to recognize deserving players while continuing to evaluate the class honestly and consistently.

A Class Worth Following

The Class of 2028 is loaded with size, skill, athleticism and long-term potential. This group includes players from different regions, school environments and stages of development, but all 70 have already done enough to establish themselves as prospects to watch.

There will be movement. There will be new names. There will be players who make major jumps.

That is what makes following a young class so exciting.

The #MMBR Sensational 70 is only the beginning.

Visit MajorMovezBasketball.com for the complete sortable rankings and continued coverage of the Class of 2028.

Rankings and player information are subject to change as Major Movez Media continues evaluating the class.