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Trainers Collective Runs: 2028 Standouts

Trainers Collective Runs: 2028 Standouts
Steve Parham
Steve Parham August 11, 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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Sincere Williams
Sincere Williams 6'7" | C | 2028
IL
Grant Smith
Grant Smith 6'6" | SF | 2028
IL
Ethan Vahl
Ethan Vahl 6'2" | SG | 2028
IL
Braydon Porter
Braydon Porter 6'3" | SF | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Four trainers had the bright idea of collaborating and bringing the top players they work out with together for a big showcase. Most of the players are already highly rated prospects in the Prep Hoops Illinois database in their classes. In this article, I recap the standout 2028 prospects!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125627"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6896e2510c778"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vahl went on a run scoring points off turnovers driving to the basket. Ethan plays with some shiftiness and did a terrific job of getting to the cup every time. His passing is good when on the move. He has several ways to thread passes to teammates.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194655"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6896e2510c7d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Porter is a fearless competitor who was consistent at playing with the same energy and aggression each game. He made some creative finishes at the basket. Brandon's move was to put players on his back and hit the fadeaway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2538631"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6896e2510c81f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is going to have a breakout year. A talented player who scores in multiple ways. He has a range on the shot and is steady with the ball when driving to the basket. Grant had some agile moves while getting to the basket. He should have an instant impact on varsity next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2842584"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6896e2510c869"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Athletic young player who had some dunks in the first run but sat out the rest of the games due to a nagging injury. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Four trainers had the bright idea of collaborating and bringing the top players they work out with together for a big showcase. Most of the players are already highly rated prospects in the Prep Hoops Illinois database in their classes. In this article, I recap the standout 2028 prospects!

Ethan Vahl

Ethan Vahl

IL
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Ethan
Vahl SG
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Oswego
|
IL
Trainers Collective Runs: 2028 Standouts
Vahl went on a run scoring points off turnovers driving to the basket. Ethan plays with some shiftiness...
Written by Steve Parham
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Ethan Vahl

State: Illinois
School: Oswego
Club: Meanstreets
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Braydon Porter

Braydon Porter

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Braydon
Porter SF
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Yorkville
|
IL
Trainers Collective Runs: 2028 Standouts
Porter is a fearless competitor who was consistent at playing with the same energy and aggression each game....
Written by Steve Parham
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Braydon Porter

State: Illinois
School: Yorkville
Club: Meanstreets
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Grant Smith

Grant Smith

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Grant
Smith SF
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
Lyons
|
IL
Trainers Collective Runs: 2028 Standouts
Smith is going to have a breakout year. A talented player who scores in multiple ways. He has...
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State: Illinois
School: Lyons
Club: Meanstreets
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Sincere Williams

Sincere Williams

IL
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Sincere
Williams C
Class
2028
Height
6'7"
HS
Metea Valley
|
IL
Trainers Collective Runs: 2028 Standouts
Athletic young player who had some dunks in the first run but sat out the rest of the...
Written by Steve Parham
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Sincere Williams

State: Illinois
School: Metea Valley
Club: Illinois Wolves
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