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Windy City War: 2028 National Prospects Shine

Windy City War: 2028 National Prospects Shine
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess May 6, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Tylen Kingsby
Tylen Kingsby 6'6" | SF/PF | 2028
WI
Kinston Knueppel
Kinston Knueppel 6'5" | SF/SG | 2028
WI
Jordan Evans
Jordan Evans 6'2" | PG | 2028
WI
Ja’Quan Turner
Ja’Quan Turner 6'4" | SF/SG | 2028
WI
Joey Kohnen
Joey Kohnen 6'4" | SG/SF | 2028
WI
Daniel Zoa
Daniel Zoa 6'6" | PF | 2028
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Windy City War featured some of the premier teams from across the Midwest.&nbsp; Prep Hoops had tons of coverage from the event.&nbsp; We continue to dive into it here in <strong>Windy City War: National 2028 Prospects Shine!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2509457' first='Jordan' last='Evans'] (Power 5 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans was outstanding in the game we saw Power 5.&nbsp; He is a top 5 prospect in his class and it was easy to see why.&nbsp; Plays with a ton of quickness and speed off the bounce.&nbsp; Lived in the lane all game long where he scored or often made trips to the line.&nbsp; Late in the game he turned it up getting a steal for a layup on the other end.&nbsp; Also hit a pair of threes including the game winner.&nbsp; He has that “it” factor you can't teach!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2614854' first='Tylen' last='Kingsby'] (Power 5 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big time athlete that had some eye popping moments in the game we caught.&nbsp; Burst to the rim, finishes in the pick and roll, and showed the athleticism on the defensive end as well.&nbsp; Bit up and down as a shooter, but definitely has potential as a shot maker knocking in one from both mid-range and three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398448' first='Joey' last='Kohnen'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kohnen caught our attention as a wing with excellent size for position that impacted on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Consistently got steals and turned them into dunks on the other end.&nbsp; Big and athletic two way wings are always coveted and that is what Kohnen brings to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504214' first='Jaquan' last='Turner'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super high level athlete from Wisconsin that plays way above the rim throwing down alley oops, slashing for big dunks off the bounce, and converting through contact at the rim.&nbsp; Skill needs some refinement, but there is definitely a lot of upside here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2613959' first='Kinston' last='Knueppel'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knueppel is yet another brother in this family that can ball.&nbsp; Strong frame with good skill level.&nbsp; Versatile forward that can shot fake and go around his man while also looking comfortable shooting it from distance.&nbsp; Definitely a D1 prospect early in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1895712' first='Daniel' last='Zoa'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like the size and skill combination for this small forward from Totino Grace.&nbsp; Zoa is a physical wing that can make playss with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Also is tough around the basket where he finished out of the dunker spot and got put backs.&nbsp; Plays with a high-motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Silas Miller ([program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rangy shooting guard to track out of Minnesota.&nbsp; Miller is a wing that can really drive it off the bounce.&nbsp; Crisp handle with acrobatic finishes at the cup.&nbsp; Very clean looking shot that should turn into above average as his career progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Windy City War featured some of the premier teams from across the Midwest.  Prep Hoops had tons of coverage from the event.  We continue to dive into it here in Windy City War: National 2028 Prospects Shine!

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