2028 Independent Wing Prospects to Track

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer season is coming to a close as July ends in a week. The 2028 class is filled with talent, especially on the wing. Here are the 2028 Independent school wing prospects to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2436976' first='Marque' last='Johnson'], 6'5 SF College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is the top ranked prospect in the class and should put it on display this season. The 6'5 wing explodes off the floor for dunks and doesn't mind drawing contact. Johnson can also score in the mid-range and uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor. He uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Johnson is an athletic wing prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194738' first='Ian' last='Archbold'], 6'4 SG Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Archbold is the highest ranked shooting guard in the class and will be looking to challenge the top spot this season. The 6'4 wing has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes well around the rim. Archbold uses his size to see over his defender and rises up nicely on his jumper. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and pushes the pace well in transition. Archbold is a versatile wing prospect who should have big games throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628235' first='King' last='Josiah Hamilton'], 6'6 SF Life Center Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamilton has the ability to play either forward spot, making him an intriguing forward to watch in the class. The 6'6 forward rises off the floor for dunks and can finish through contact. Hamilton uses his size to get position in the paint and can also put the ball on the floor. He uses his timing to influence shots around the rim and is a strong rebounder. Hamilton's ability to control the paint is something that will help his stock in a big way throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344525' first='Jalen' last='Bell'], 6'2 SG Pennington</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bell's collegiate future will be in the back court, but he will get opportunities to play on the wing as well. The 6'2 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Bell is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and has a nice touch in the mid-range. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Bell's ability to play multiple positions on the perimeter is something that will help his development in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504897' first='Wayne' last='Sminkle'], 6'4 SF Pennington</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sminkle has the potential to breakout this season as he should get more touches in the half court. The 6'4 wing uses his handle to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes well around the basket. Sminkle sets his feet before he shoots and moves well without the ball in his hands. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Sminkle is a lanky wing prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->