Elite and Uncommitted: Must Know 2028 Stars

September 1 has come and gone, but several of the nation's top 2028's are still searching for their future homes. These uncommitted stars continue to show up. These are five of the very best available players college coaches should be watching closely.    Ranked No. 54 on Prep Girls Lacrosse, Ashley Dimnaku is the definition of a complete two-way midfielder. Defensively, she brings nonstop energy and plays every possession with intensity. She is comfortable extending out, intercepting feeds, and throwing excellent checks. Her effort also carries into ground ball situations, where she competes hard to regain possession.   Once her team secures the ball, Dimnaku's athleticism and speed make her an important part of the clear. She attacks the goal with confidence and pairs strong field vision with accurate shot placement. Her textbook 8-meter shot is especially dependable and regularly produces successful finishes. Dimnaku also consistently performs at a high level around the draw circle. With her ability to contribute on the draw, in transition, and at both ends of the field, she is prepared to strengthen any college midfield unit.     Penn may have one of the smaller frames on the field, but her presence is impossible to miss. She is the definition of small but mighty as she attacks with intention and never allows her size to limit the impact she can make.   Her sharp footwork helps her generate space, and once she frees her hands, she finishes with impressive power and precision. Penn repeatedly places shots into the corners, showing exceptional control and accuracy around the cage. Her decision-making is equally advanced. She understands when to accelerate the game in transition and when her team needs her to slow down and organize the offense. Whether operating from “X” or attacking from another area of the field, Penn continuously finds ways to contribute.     Ranked No. 47 in Prep Girls Lacrosse, Marin Gustafson is the real deal. Her versatility allows her to influence the game on both ends of the field. Offensively, she is comfortable playing with either hand and could capitalize on openings with a powerful and placed shot. She doesn't wait for the perfect opportunity; she makes them herself. She is a legitimate scoring threat when she joins the attack.   Gustafson is equally valuable on the defensive end. Her positioning away from the ball allows her to make immediate contact before offensive players can make a move. She is a clear defensive facilitator and communicates well. After a turnover or save, Gustafson quickly shifts into transition, using her speed and passing ability to advance the ball.     No. 70-ranked Prep Girls Lacrosse player [player_tooltip player_id='73520' first='Ainsley' last='Shissler'] is at her best when she can play aggressively and attack space with the ball in her stick. The attacker drives with confidence and has the speed to gain an advantage as she works to get free. She also shows how efficient her inside roll is when she needs to escape pressure near the cage.   Once Shissler creates an opening, she wastes very little time getting into her shot. Her quick release challenges goalies, and her accurate finish allows her to target different areas of the cage. She changes her shot technique based on what is available instead of relying on the same look each time, which is very high IQ. Her combination of creativity, polished stick work, and varied shot selection makes her a consistent offensive threat.     Farrell is a tall, athletic attacker who understands exactly how to turn her physical advantages into offensive production. She plays to her size while combining it with impressive awareness and composure. Her ability to anticipate openings consistently places her in dangerous areas of the field.   She is a capable shooter and finisher who can manipulate a goalie, but her feeding ability may be the most impressive part of her game. Farrell sees opportunities develop early and delivers accurate passes that put her teammates in excellent scoring positions. When finishing her own chances, she displays soft hands and precise shot placement.   Farrell also protects her stick extremely well, using her frame to shield the ball before throwing convincing fakes that keep goalies from settling in.

September 1 has come and gone, but several of the nation's top 2028's are still searching for their future homes. These uncommitted stars continue to show up. These are five of the very best available players college coaches should be watching closely.