2028 Watch List: Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI released our first look at the 2028 class with our initial watch list which features 30 prospects we believe are worth monitoring this upcoming high school season.&nbsp; We look at them position by position in <strong>2028 Watch List: Wings</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531981' first='Cole' last='Kelly'] (Neuqua Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly is the leader in the clubhouse going into their high school careers to be the top prospect in this class when we actually rank it a year from now.&nbsp; He is a 6'6” small forward that can do it all!&nbsp; Kelly is a plus shooter from beyond the arc with a flame thrower for a shot!&nbsp; He can score from all three levels effectively with his handle creating off the bounce with ease.&nbsp; Love his game in the open floor with how well takes it off the defensive glass and pushes it.&nbsp; Good playmaking feel as a point-forward in some situations.&nbsp; The plus athlete also brings potential as a defender checking threes and fours.&nbsp; Complete package early in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125627' first='Ethan' last='Vahl'] (Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vahl is a silky smooth two guard that can score from all over the floor.&nbsp; His feathery jumper might be his biggest strength.&nbsp; Creates off the bounce with ease getting it off from pretty much anywhere with ease.&nbsp; Good spotting up off the catch along with pulling up from three.&nbsp; Can create his own shot with his handle getting to his spots and gliding past defenders for layups.&nbsp; Natural scorer that also has some passing instincts.&nbsp; Advanced feel for the game and the kid is just a winner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like the overall skill set for Pettigrew.&nbsp; He is a 6'3” shooting guard that has plus size for position and can create his own shot all over the floor both with his jumper and drives.&nbsp; Solid all-around feel for the game passing well for a two guard.&nbsp; One of the best prospects in the class just like his brothers Trey and JT were in theirs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531974' first='Braydon' last='Porter'] (Yorkville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Porter totally looks the part of a future star on the wing.&nbsp; He is a 6'3” small forward with such a projectable frame with broad shoulders, strength, length, and plus athleticism.&nbsp; Explosive wing that gets to the basket with force.&nbsp; Consistently blew past his man at the Freshman Showcase throwing down dunks along with catching lobs.&nbsp; Monster in the open floor as a transition player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeAndre Higgs (Thornton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Higgs had a massive performance at the Freshman Showcase as the 6'3” wing is a broad shouldered wing that is built like a truck!&nbsp; He consistently wings off the bounce on straight line takes combining his handle and strength.&nbsp; Plays super hard and can hit mid-range jumpers.&nbsp; Impactful defender and high level rebounder on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532031' first='Roosevelt' last='Thomas'] (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is a 6'3” small forward that has a thick frame.&nbsp; He is a downhill attacker that puts pressure on the rim with his drives.&nbsp; Does it both in transition and the half court playing bully ball and using his overall skill set to get buckets and flashes as a passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538631' first='Grant' last='Smith'] (Lyons)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith caught our attention back in July at UAA with [program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] and then did it again at the Freshman Showcase as the 6'4” small forward presents strength and a very high skill level to go along with explosive open floor athleticism.&nbsp; He shines playing in transition with his long strides going coast to coast playing above the rim.&nbsp; Wins off the bounce, is quick to the offensive boards for second chance points, and can knock down shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540198' first='Terrence' last='Davis'] (Libertyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Silky smooth 6'2” shooting guard that can score from all three levels.&nbsp; He is especially effective pouring in mid-range jumpers with his feathery stroke.&nbsp; Should be one of the top players for Libertyville from the jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532024' first='Noah' last='Corro'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corro is creating a lot of excitement heading into his freshman season at St. Laurence.&nbsp; The 6'0” shooting guard is a plus athlete that can really handle the basketball getting anywhere he wants on the floor as a high level scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->