Rankings Release: The 2029 Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We continue our rankings coverage for the <em>Class of 2029</em> with a look the at <em>Wings</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the prospects that will impact the game with with their versatility on both ends of the floor. The <em>wing</em> prospects range from 3-and-D guys to lockdown specialists and jumbo playmakers to superstar scorers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are five&nbsp;<em>Wings</em>&nbsp;to watch from the first&nbsp;<em>Watch List</em>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2029</em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2527210"],"_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-68d725f945fc4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McNamara, a wing out of <em>Thayer Academy</em> in Massachusetts, is a versatile offensive product that knows how to score the basketball in a variety of ways. At 6'4", he has good positional size and combines that with a plus feel for the game as a creator. He can score it in isolation situations, knocks down shots in catch and shoot situations, and has the athleticism needed to finish over size around the rim. Defensively, he plays hard, knows how to play angles, and has the ability to guard up and down a position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2938600"],"_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-68d725f946045"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watkins, a wing out of <em>Cheverus High School</em> in Maine, pops with his athleticism every time he steps on the floor. At 6'3", he has the ability to play on the perimeter or in the paint, utilizing his combination of a strong frame and physicality to make his mark as a scorer around the rim. He's an elite open floor scoring, getting downhill with easy and using his athleticism to score above the rim. On the other end of the floor, he's a high level rebounder that also has the ability to be disruptive on the ball and in passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2938191"],"_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-68d725f946095"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones, a wing out of the <em>Hotchkiss School</em> in Connecticut, stands out with his ability to make shots from behind the arc. Pushing 6'3", he has great length and quickly covers ground with his long strides. He does a nice job of moving without the basketball, cutting to the rim and using screens to get open as a shooter. He's quick into his shot, does a nice job of present a target to teammates, and has in the gym range as a shooter. Defensively, his length is an asset and he has the ability to guard up and down a position with his size and mobility combination.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2938834"],"_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-68d725f946100"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schneider, a wing out of the <em>Buckingham Browne &amp; Nichols School </em>in Massachusetts, shows an advanced feel for the game on the offensive end of the floor. At 6'3", he has a size advantage on the perimeter and shows the ability to make plays for himself and others with the ball in his hands. He's able to mix up his speeds off the bounce, makes good decisions out of ball screens, and has touch as a three level scorer. Defensively, he understands rotations and utilizes his length to his advantage in passing lanes, generating steals and deflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2938599"],"_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-68d725f94614c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mele, a wing out of the <em>Buckingham Browne &amp; Nichols School</em> in Massachusetts, impacts games with his motor, physicality, and toughness. He's capable of guarding up a position, as he packs quite a bit of strength into his 6'3" frame. He's works hard on the glass and isn't afraid to give up his body to make effort plays. Offensively, he runs the floor hard in transition, is effective scoring on the offensive glass, and does a nice job of holding position on the block and scoring with his back to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out this week as we continue our positional breakdowns for the&nbsp;<em>Class of 2029</em>&nbsp;with a look at the&nbsp;<em>forwards</em> and&nbsp;the <em>bigs</em>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->