2025 Independent Wings Set to Close the Season Strong

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024-25 high school basketball season is in full swing as February creeps ever closer. The wing class is poised to make a big impact down the stretch, especially in the 2025 class. Here are the 2025 Independent school wings who are set to close the season strong.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634707' first='Kuai' last='Deng'], 6'10 Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deng has had a strong senior season as he's shown the ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor. The 6'10 wing has a good first step, which he uses to get to the rim off the bounce and finishes strong above the rim. Deng rises up nicely on his jumper and rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated passer. Deng has had some big games down the stretch for the Patrick School and should continue to put up big games as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2673075' first='Luka' last='Lokhmanchuk'], 6'9 Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lokhmanchuk has the potential to play either forward spot, making him an intriguing prospect to track in the class. The 6'9 forward has a good face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and finishes nicely around the basket. Lokhmanchuk has a high release on his jumper and his range extends out to the three-point line. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Lokhmanchuk is a versatile forward prospect who will be one to track over the next couple of weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1773153' first='Reale' last='Basquine'], 6'6 Covenant College Prep</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basquine has the potential to have a breakout next couple of weeks with his ability to play either forward spot. The 6'6 wing explodes off the floor for dunks and is unafraid of drawing contact in the paint. Basquine can also put the ball on the floor and uses his size to see over his defender. He uses his athleticism to influence shots around the basket and rips down rebounds at both ends of the floor. Basquine is an athletic wing prospect whose ability to control the glass will help his stock over the next couple of weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1456843' first='Destine' last='Evans'], 6'6 Pennington</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans has shown the potential to play both on the wing and down low, which should continue during the final month of the season. The 6'6 wing has a solid handle, which he uses to get to his spot on the floor and can finish through contact down low. Evans can also pass out of the post and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He slides his feet on the defensive end and works hard on the glass at both ends. Evans is a hard-working forward prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor in February.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107783' first='Myles' last='Dickerson'], 6'4 College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dickerson has the ability to play in the backcourt in a pinch, making him an interesting prospect to watch. The 6'4 wing has a nice release on his jumper as he wastes little motion and sets his feet before he shoots. Dickerson is more than just a shooter as he can also get to the rim off the bounce and finishes well around the rim. He can find his open teammates in the halfcourt and is an underrated rebounder. Dickerson's ability to make plays with the ball in his hands is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1775124' first='Andrew' last='Park'], 6'6 Blair Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421321' first='Zack' last='Kolaja'], 6'5 Blair Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2427088' first='Anson' last='Beard'], 6'5 Lawrenceville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2624501' first='Joneil' last='Hernandez'], 6'6 Covenant College Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504938' first='Gardy' last='Etienne'], 6'4 Life Center Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->