#BOTBFL 2028 Prospects

The 2028 class had some talented prospects showing off their talent at #BOTBL, and here are a few…   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Benjador-Edmond-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Benjador-Edmond-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2561876" /></a></figure>   Benjador Edmond (5'9/SF/2028/Harmony HS)   IG: Benjadore34   Ben was one of the most productive freshmen in camp. He did major damage at the rim with his play out of the post. He is undersized to be down low, but for some strange reason, opponents had a difficult time defending him and slowing down his scoring in the paint. He outplayed and outworked most of his peers, as he made winning and hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He will have to continue working to expand his game to the perimeter, as he may find it difficult to find success in the post at his size, not knowing how much growth is left as his basketball journey continues.     <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Max-Whitmer-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Max-Whitmer-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2561877" /></a></figure>   Max Whitmer (5'8/PG/2028/Oak Hall)   IG: Maxisahooper_23   X: @maxwhitmer_23   Max had a strong performance early and slightly tapered off as the day went on. He has a good feel for the game as he showed a budding skill set, craftiness off the bounce, and craftiness with his finishing at the rim. He shot the ball well from deep, so his offensive game has potential as he continues to develop. He is not the fastest, which is an area in which he needs to improve, and the weight room needs to be an area where he spends time.     <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Reilly-Link-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Reilly-Link-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2561878" /></a></figure>   Reilly Link (6'3/F/2028/Southwest Florida Christian Academy)   IG: reillylink44   Reilly is a lengthy forward who played inside and out but had a tendency to spend more time out on the perimeter. He stretches the floor with his ability to shoot the trey ball. He showed the ability to put the rock on the floor and create off the bounce, even though this area of his game has a lot of room for growth. His impact at challenging shots on defense and being active on the boards had a lot to do with his length. I am sure he has more growing left, and he shows intrigue, especially if he has 2-3 more inches and if he stays in the lab.     <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Kaden-Donawa-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Kaden-Donawa-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2561879" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='2562041' first='Kaden' last='Donawa'] (5'11/SG/2028/Coral Springs HS)   IG: Kado_nextgenballer   Kaden is a slasher who is good at maneuvering his way through defenses and getting to the cup. He was one of the best-emerging playmakers who could go and get a bucket with the rock in his hands. He is decisive, elusive, and very fluid with the rock in and is at his best when he has the freedom to operate in space. His budding IQ was apparent as he made the right reads constantly over long stretches of the game. He is poised to make an early impact on the high school level.        <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Adriel-Correa-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/PH-Adriel-Correa-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2561880" /></a></figure>   Adriel Correa (5'6/PG/2028/G Holmes Braddock Senior High)   IG: Adrielcorrea2010   What stood out with Adriel outside of his play was his energy, effort, and constant talking. He made an impact just because he could be heard in the gym. He was aggressive on both ends of the floor and was in constant attack mode. He is small, which is something he is going to have hanging over his head as he journeys through his high school career. However, he showed his ability to play both ends of the floor and do the small things that contribute to winning yet are huge.         IG: Humbleboy._lynden   Lynden is a two-way talent who made a huge impact with his offensive prowess and overwhelming defensive pressure. He is a lead guard who excelled in the open floor and was really good at changing speeds and direction. He is a multi-level scorer and does a good job creating scoring opportunities for his teammates because of the attention he draws with his threat of scoring. He puts a lot of pressure on the defense and can potentially be a valuable floor general over the next few years for St. Andrews.

The 2028 class had some talented prospects showing off their talent at #BOTBL, and here are a few…

Benjador Edmond (5'9/SF/2028/Harmony HS)

IG: Benjadore34

Ben was one of the most productive freshmen in camp. He did major damage at the rim with his play out of the post. He is undersized to be down low, but for some strange reason, opponents had a difficult time defending him and slowing down his scoring in the paint. He outplayed and outworked most of his peers, as he made winning and hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He will have to continue working to expand his game to the perimeter, as he may find it difficult to find success in the post at his size, not knowing how much growth is left as his basketball journey continues.

Max Whitmer (5'8/PG/2028/Oak Hall)

IG: Maxisahooper_23

X: @maxwhitmer_23

Max had a strong performance early and slightly tapered off as the day went on. He has a good feel for the game as he showed a budding skill set, craftiness off the bounce, and craftiness with his finishing at the rim. He shot the ball well from deep, so his offensive game has potential as he continues to develop. He is not the fastest, which is an area in which he needs to improve, and the weight room needs to be an area where he spends time.

Reilly Link (6'3/F/2028/Southwest Florida Christian Academy)

IG: reillylink44

Reilly is a lengthy forward who played inside and out but had a tendency to spend more time out on the perimeter. He stretches the floor with his ability to shoot the trey ball. He showed the ability to put the rock on the floor and create off the bounce, even though this area of his game has a lot of room for growth. His impact at challenging shots on defense and being active on the boards had a lot to do with his length. I am sure he has more growing left, and he shows intrigue, especially if he has 2-3 more inches and if he stays in the lab.

Kaden Donawa Kaden Donawa 5'11" | CG/PG Coral Springs | 2028 FL (5'11/SG/2028/Coral Springs HS)

IG: Kado_nextgenballer

Kaden is a slasher who is good at maneuvering his way through defenses and getting to the cup. He was one of the best-emerging playmakers who could go and get a bucket with the rock in his hands. He is decisive, elusive, and very fluid with the rock in and is at his best when he has the freedom to operate in space. His budding IQ was apparent as he made the right reads constantly over long stretches of the game. He is poised to make an early impact on the high school level.

Adriel Correa (5'6/PG/2028/G Holmes Braddock Senior High)

IG: Adrielcorrea2010

What stood out with Adriel outside of his play was his energy, effort, and constant talking. He made an impact just because he could be heard in the gym. He was aggressive on both ends of the floor and was in constant attack mode. He is small, which is something he is going to have hanging over his head as he journeys through his high school career. However, he showed his ability to play both ends of the floor and do the small things that contribute to winning yet are huge.