2028 Watch List: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Monday PHI unveiled our latest 2028 Watch List which expanded to 50 players.&nbsp; This list is not a ranking!!!&nbsp; It is 50 prospects that we have seen early in the process who we feel are worth noting and monitoring early on.&nbsp; Some freshman play a ton on varsity while some only play JV.&nbsp; That doesn't mean one will be more successful than the other.&nbsp; We are looking at the long game!&nbsp; These are players to keep an eye on for down the road as a prospect.&nbsp; Here we examine a few of those players in <strong>2028 Watch List: New Additions!<br><br></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>PG/Combos</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751053' first='Jacob' last='Only'] (St. Viator)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Only caught our attention at the Wheeling Hardwood Classic as a 6'0” point guard who has a lengthy frame and a good feel.&nbsp; Like how he finds his guys, pushes in the open floor, and has active hands on the defensive end.&nbsp; Capable shooter as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751058' first='Kyron' last='King-Warr'] (Bloomington)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really liked what we saw out of King-Warr at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament.&nbsp; The 5'10” point guard has slick handles getting in the lane for nifty finishes.&nbsp; Has some juice to his game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531995' first='Eze' last='Nwagwu'] (St. Rita)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nwagwu has put his name on the radar during his freshman season.&nbsp; The 5'7” lead guard has long arms with some projection to grow.&nbsp; Fluid shooter in the mid-range and out to three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2411146' first='Edwin' last='Karnauchovas'] (Buffalo Grove)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a crafty 5'10” point guard that has impacted as a freshman for Buffalo Grove.&nbsp; Soft touch finishing game is his strength along with other nifty finishes around the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Wings</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751060' first='Brady' last='Jones'] (Metamora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is one of the more productive freshman who plays on a high profile team.&nbsp; He is a major part of what Metamora does.&nbsp; The 6'3” small forward has the size and strength to impact right away.&nbsp; There is a lot of skill in there too as he is a plus spot up shooter off the catch, cuts very well off the ball, and can play with physicality driving downhill.&nbsp; Also is a solid wing passer and rebounds very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381555' first='Kendall' last='Howell'] (Decatur MacArthur)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howell is a 6'2” shooting guard that is a rangy defender.&nbsp; Fluid in transition with good handles getting downhill.&nbsp; Solid rebounder for a wing.&nbsp; Plus athlete!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369863' first='KT' last='Thomas'] (Decatur MacArthur)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is another intriguing wing from Decatur MacArthur that is very good in transition along with creativity finishing around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751256' first='Archie' last='Goewey'] (Centralia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goewey made noise as a freshman starting quarterback for the Orphans this season.&nbsp; Well as a hooper the 2028 6'3” small forward has gone out and won MVP of both the Centralia Holiday Tournament and Salem Invitational Tournaments.&nbsp; Plays well within the system they run.&nbsp; Strong build with a nice skill set.&nbsp; Showed some creativity with the ball in his hands on straight line takes from the high and mid-post areas.&nbsp; Cuts well off the ball.&nbsp; Competes on the defensive end including blocking shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751064' first='Cesaire' last='Bile'] (Galesburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bile jumped off the floor at us when we were watching them against Rock Island.&nbsp; Long and rangy 6'3” small forward that should continue to grow.&nbsp; Looked comfortable banging in a corner three.&nbsp; Solid rebounder and has potential as a defender.&nbsp; Still pretty raw with the ball skills, but he has plenty of time on his side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Posts</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2395586' first='Amir' last='Beasley'] (Danville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beasley as we previously discussed is a pure upside play at this stage.&nbsp; The long and athletic 6'7” front court player will flash with his hops, quickness, and second jump around the hoop.&nbsp; His best basketball is still to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->