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New 2028 Wings Taking Flight

New 2028 Wings Taking Flight
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess June 18, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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DJ Caldwell
DJ Caldwell 6'2" | SG | 2028
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Marshaun Thornton
Marshaun Thornton 6'3" | SF | 2028
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Brandon Otten
Brandon Otten 6'4" | CG | 2027
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Tommy Hills
Tommy Hills 6'3" | SG | 2028
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Durant Stokes
Durant Stokes 6'3" | SF | 2028
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JJ Gwaltney
JJ Gwaltney 2028
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Solomon Morrison
Solomon Morrison 6'4" | SF | 2028
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Kelechi Enyia
Kelechi Enyia 6'1" | SG | 2028
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Troy Ford
Troy Ford 6'4" | SF/CG | 2028
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 is starting to come into shape heading into the live periods.&nbsp; We have updated the 2028 Rankings and expanded the list!&nbsp; Now it is time to examine the list including here in <strong>2028 Rankings Update: Wings New Names</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832405' first='JJ' last='Gwaltney'] (Herrin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Herrin 6'3” wing stole the show at the Show Me Showdown.&nbsp; He was a star at the 15U level with the way he shot it from deep.&nbsp; Southpaw has a pure stroke shooting it from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Has some crafty moves off the bounce and mixes in some passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2869571' first='Brandon' last='Otten'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consistent spring for this Benet 6'3” wing.&nbsp; Rangy frame that excels using his bounce getting on the glass for second chance points.&nbsp; Also impacts as a smooth transition player and perimeter defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2835362' first='Durant' last='Stokes'] (Rockford Jefferson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stokes was another wing that emerged late in the spring at Show Me Showdown.&nbsp; The Rockford Jefferson 6'3” strong and athletic wing has a lot of upside.&nbsp; Plus shooter that can pour them in at a good clip from mid-range and three.&nbsp; Solid passer and rebounds for his position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2877491' first='Marshaun' last='Thornton'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the top offensive player in the Illinois 2028 football class as a wide receiver my guess would be he never plays a minute of college basketball, but definitely deserves to be ranked as a hooper too.&nbsp; Elite athlete that is a very good rebounder, finishes in the lane, and makes plays in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715607' first='Kelechi' last='Enyia'] (Providence Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw from this 6'1” two guard with [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] at Windy City War.&nbsp; He is a slasher that uses his strong frame to score in the paint.&nbsp; Had a big dunk and is a capable shooter.&nbsp; Bucket getter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2842576' first='Tommy' last='Hills'] (Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel wing that has size for position at 6'3” with plus shot making from three and pouring in turnaround jumpers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2819731' first='Solomon' last='Morrison'] (Metea Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” combo forward might end up as a big if he continues to grow.&nbsp; Finishes out of the dunker spot, passes well on the move, and has potential as a spot up shooter.&nbsp; The bounce plays well!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389292' first='Troy' last='Ford'] (Rockford Auburn)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The younger brother of Murray State bound Tristian Ford is a 6'4” combo forward that shined with FVV this spring on the PHC.&nbsp; Quickness getting on the offensive glass with his long and lanky frame.&nbsp; Slick euro steps off the bounce and has a smooth looking mid-range shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2877526' first='DJ' last='Caldwell'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caldwell has shot up height wise of the last year and his came continues to improve.&nbsp; Quality shooter especially creating in the mid-range and is an active on ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The class of 2028 is starting to come into shape heading into the live periods.  We have updated the 2028 Rankings and expanded the list!  Now it is time to examine the list including here in 2028 Rankings Update: Wings New Names!

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