Prep Hoops Indiana Class of 2028 Watch List - Wings

It is officially rankings update time here at Prep Hoops Indiana headquarters. Throughout the month of October we will be focusing on refreshing, refining, and expanding our rankings. Along with that came the release of our initial Class of 2028 Watch List. Since all of these names are very new to us we decided to not rank any of them to begin with. That has been our common practice when introducing a new class over the last couple of years. However, with 293 prospects included, we are very happy with the depth we were able to provide the freshman class as they begin their high school careers. While we don't want to specifically “rank” any of these young prospects, we do want to highlight some of those that we know are going to be towards the top of their class. We released a look at the potential Top 25 prospects in the class across three different pieces. Now, we will break things down a bit further position-by-position. Let's take a look at the best wings in the freshman class.    Simply by name and lineage alone this list wouldn't be completely without Brody, the younger brother of former Park Tudor star Trevon Bluiett. The 6'2" wing has a similar physical build to his older brother. As the skill level continues to climb you could see him becoming a force down the road.     At 6'5" with an impressive skill set, Bode certainly stands out as a prospect in the Class of 2028. He moves so well for his size, has legitimate perimeter skill as a catch-and-shoot threat and ball handler, and can use his length to dominate smaller defenders around the basket. Bode was very good at out Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase and had a very good summer leading into his freshman year at Hamilton Southeastern High School.     Bowling III is a prospect that we highlighted as one of the best in the state in this freshman class. His length and athletic ability really standout as a 6'4" wing. Whether it was playing at the varsity level during the Charlie Hughes Showcase in June or dominating at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase in September, we've been able to see him play at a high-level multiple times already. The left-handed driver plays above the rim and will factor into Anderson's rotation right away.     There was a clip from the summer that featured this 6'4" wing taking off and absolutely hammering a one hand dunk over a defender that immediately put him on our radar. Fly has undeniable athletic tools and obvious explosive leaping ability. He could be one that sees the floor sooner rather than later at the varsity level for Bowman Academy.     An intriguing wing prospect out of Merrillville High School, Hardiman did some really good things in transition at our Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase. The 6'3" slasher and straight line driver was very effective off of the throw ahead in transition and when attacking closeouts in the half court. His athleticism and length makes him a disruptive perimeter defender as well. High-upside prospect.     Another impressive prospect in Kokomo's freshman class, Moos stands out as a catch-and-shoot threat above all else. He moves well off of the ball, operates off of screening action, and has a quick release. At 6'2" he has some positional size for his age that pairs well with his skill level. Definitely a name to remember for the Wildkats going forward.     You can't teach the strength and physical tools that this young prospect possesses. Teixeira looks like a kid who has worked hard in the weight room already and that translates to his style of play on the floor. He is effective around the basket using his strength to play through contact and punish smaller defenders. The Crown Point High School product also has quick feet and is an active rebounder on both ends of the floor.

It is officially rankings update time here at Prep Hoops Indiana headquarters. Throughout the month of October we will be focusing on refreshing, refining, and expanding our rankings. Along with that came the release of our initial Class of 2028 Watch List. Since all of these names are very new to us we decided to not rank any of them to begin with. That has been our common practice when introducing a new class over the last couple of years. However, with 293 prospects included, we are very happy with the depth we were able to provide the freshman class as they begin their high school careers. While we don't want to specifically “rank” any of these young prospects, we do want to highlight some of those that we know are going to be towards the top of their class. We released a look at the potential Top 25 prospects in the class across three different pieces. Now, we will break things down a bit further position-by-position. Let's take a look at the best wings in the freshman class.