The Best In Class 2028s brought edge, energy, and a noticeable step forward in execution. With a year of high school experience under their belts, the game looked faster, cleaner, and more physical.
Some players returned stronger and smarter, while others made their mark for the first time. Even with some weather-related adjustments, this group came ready to compete. Here’s who stood out.
Caleb is an extremely smart player who excels at reading a defense and consistently makes the most of his touches. Time and time again, he makes the right decisions and has a great shot that allows him to capitalize on these opportunities. He is a tough player that rides hard. As he continues to improve as a ball carrier, he will only become more of a threat to defenses.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.21s
Flying 20: 2.32s
Broad Jump: 7'9"
Vertical Jump: 25"
PJ is a physical dodger that uses his size and strength to his advantage. He is a slick player that plays with his head up. He was great when he was able to get to 5 and 5, showcasing his ability to beat defenders in various ways. Capable with both hands, Kennedy made his mark as one of the best offensive players on his team at the event.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.23s
Flying 20: 2.35s
Broad Jump: 7'10"
Vertical Jump: 27.5"
Ika had one of the most impressive performances at the event. He is a very athletic player with a strong frame. He displayed his knowledge of the game through his decision making, his off-ball movement, and his ability to capitalize off of poor approaches. He is a great finisher; if his hands were free from 10 and in, you could count on him to put the ball in the net.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.12s
Flying 20: 2.13s
Broad Jump: 8'4.5"
Vertical Jump: 29.5"
Eddie is a shorter, compact dodger that excels as an initiator. He made big strides from BIC a year ago and ramped up his aggressiveness. He has great hands and is crafty around the cage. He is a tough player that delivered some big goals for his team at the event. His two handedness stuck out scoring a lefty up the hash goal to complement some of his righty step downs.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.27s
Flying 20: 2.43s
Broad Jump: 7'0"
Vertical Jump: 25"5
Kasselakis stood out with his finishing and feeding. He showed poise around the cage and ability to see skip passes through the defense. He's a productive player, and as his strength increases, his physicality dodging and shooting range will only improve. He's got the foundation to be a slick lefty that fills up the stat sheet.
Flying 10: 1.3s
Flying 20: 2.6s
Broad Jump: 6'8"
Vertical Jump: 21.5"
Mac explodes out of his dodge and gets to his left hand with ease, drawing a slide nearly every time. He is a next-level athlete that has a great shot on the run and dodges with his head up. He sets up his dodges very well and is at his best when he is sweeping across the field. Coaches noted that they did not see him use his right hand very often; however, it was largely due to no one being able to stop him from getting to his left.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.18s
Flying 20: 2.25s
Broad Jump: 8'0"
Vertical Jump: 30"
Max is an extremely consistent, two-handed player that always dodges hard. He is very athletic, has great change of direction, sets up his dodges well, and plays hard everywhere on the field. He always makes the right play and he lets the game come to him. He takes the shot when he should and moves it through X when he should. Max is an extremely coachable player that will only continue to get better.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.23s
Flying 20: 2.35s
Broad Jump: 7'6.5"
Vertical Jump: 28.5"
Nash did a tremendous job as a goal scorer and dodger. He has a great LH shot and places the ball really well to the pipes. He has good speed and athleticism, allowing him to separate and has range on his shots. As he varies up where he attacks from on the field he will be a big threat to get over the top or underneath.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.17s
Flying 20: 2.23s
Broad Jump: 7'6"
Vertical Jump: 27"
Sanchez plays very hard. He was a guy that one coached noted "does everything right." He is good between the lines, can shoot on the run and is a fairly two-handed player. His 2 way ability stands out on the field. The opportunity for Sanchez to take his game to the next level will be to develop his vision and allowing him to be a facilitator off the dodge.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.17s
Flying 20: 2.23s
Broad Jump: 9'0"
Vertical Jump: 29"
Carlton is a lockdown SSDM. A returning BIC attendee, he continues to show growth. He is extremely athletic, has great speed in between the lines, is great in the clear and off the wing. Not only that, he is an extremely high IQ player that communicates very well. He is everything that you want in a defensive midfielder.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.21s
Flying 20: 2.32s
Broad Jump: 9'0"
Vertical Jump: 33.5"
Nolan is another SSDM that stood out. He is a great athlete that does a fantastic job covering the ball. You don't always notice Nolan... but in a good way. He is a tough kid that does not make any glaring mistakes. As his stick-work and lacrosse IQ continue to improve, he will only continue to get better.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.16s
Flying 20: 2.22s
Broad Jump: 7'9.5"
Vertical Jump: 27.5"
Brock is a great on-ball defender that can pressure the ball and play out on the perimeter. He had 3 CT’s on day one, all from pressuring the ball on the perimeter. He has a great lacrosse IQ, always communicates on the backside and has great slide timing. He has a great motor, frame, and can comfortably play LSM or close defense. He is very coachable, and will just continue to get better. This is a player with all the tools to be great and a player that you want on your team.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.25s
Flying 20: 2.39s
Broad Jump: 7'1"
Vertical Jump: 26.5"
Shane is a high IQ defender with great off-ball awareness when in a sliding position or a two slide responsibility. He has a great understanding of when to go vs when to show. He had three picked passes in the first game and while he excels off-ball, he is very athletic and is more than capable of playing lockdown defense on ball. He is a very coachable player that you can trust to make the right decision and right play and will only continue to improve.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.195s
Flying 20: 2.29s
Broad Jump: 7'0"
Vertical Jump: 26"
John has the size, strength, quickness, and footwork that an elite defender needs. He is an imposing defender that plays fundamental defense and uses his athleticism to lock down opposing players. He is a great off-ball defender as well, and is certainly a player to watch going forward.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.205s
Flying 20: 2.31s
Broad Jump: 8'0"
Vertical Jump: 26.5"
Kevin is a monster between the lines. He creates chaos in the middle of the field, and this often led to CT’s that were followed by assists or goals. He is great on and off ball, has a great stick, and finds a way to make an impact all over the field.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.235s
Flying 20: 2.37s
Broad Jump: 8'7.5"
Vertical Jump: 30"
Connor is a tall, rangy defender that knows how to utilize his stick. He is great on ball, off the ground, and in transition. He throws creative checks that catch your eye, and has the feet to keep himself in position. While he'll catch eyes with a takeaway check, he does all the things needed at his position to be an impact player.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.17s
Flying 20: 2.23s
Broad Jump: 7'7"
Vertical Jump: 30.5"
Extremely athletic lefty with loads of explosiveness and lightning quick hands, Choi does a great job of staying balanced and getting a great first step to the ball. This allows him to cover cage on mid-range and inside shots as well. Choi is a name to watch going forward.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.21s
Flying 20: 2.31s
Broad Jump: 7'9"
Vertical Jump: 25"
Weston is one of the top goalies in a stacked class. He's extremely creative in the cage and loves to step out and challenge shooters on low angle shots. He plays with great energy. Guerra isn’t afraid to make a play outside of the cage, either. The McDonogh product is a name to watch going forward.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.19s
Flying 20: 2.28s
Broad Jump: 7'7"
Vertical Jump: 25.5"5
Colton has great hand speed and first whistle moves. He does a great job of keeping his feet, can create chaos off the X and clean it up with superb ground ball play. He has an elite ability to connect his clamp or rake to his exit, he really showcased his elite post-whistle play at this event. He was the top faceoff athlete at this event.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.30s
Flying 20: 2.49s
Broad Jump: 7'4"
Vertical Jump: 24"
Proctor is an athletic, fast, and physical player. He did a fantastic job throughout the event adjusting to pre-whistle rakes and counters, and was able to battle his opponents successfully throughout games. He has all the tools to be great as he continues to refine his technique. Proctor has a high ceiling.
Combine Stats
Flying 10: 1.12s
Flying 20: 2.13s
Broad Jump: 10'0"
Vertical Jump: 36.5"
Our BIC Impact Score is our internal way of evaluating players that attend our events. These metrics are not perfect, but are meant to capture the "impact" that these players had on their teams and training sessions from our staff's perspective over the two day event. They are garnered from multiple sources and discussed; however, they are based on a very limited sample. They are not comprehensive rankings beyond these two days.
5 is the highest ranking for our impact score metric. 5's are considered to be standouts at the event that had exceptional performances as agreed upon by multiple sources.
4's are those players that played very well and showed to have great potential, but did not have quite the same impact over the 2-day's as the 5's. These players were noticed regularly by many of the coaches in attendance
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