2029 Watch List: Top Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI released our first look at the 2029 class with our initial watch list which features 40 prospects we believe are worth monitoring this upcoming high school season.  We look at them position by position in <strong>2029 Watch List: Wings</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Players are in Alphabetical Order</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2948540' first='Emran' last='Alispahic'] (Niles Notre Dame)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” small forward has good size and nice strength.&nbsp; Impressive ball handler for his size and age being able to get to the rim and finish with either hand on a variety of moves off the bounce.&nbsp; Quick crossover.&nbsp; Runs the floor and can block a shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2782181' first='Malachi' last='Bell'] (Jacobs)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bell is a scoring guard at 6'1” who has great acceleration to the cup.&nbsp; Wins off the bounce consistently either scoring or getting to the line.&nbsp; Shake on his handles and can hit a three on occasion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2922280' first='Jalonny' last='Billingsley'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have heard about Billingsley for a while and I got my first look at the incoming Simeon 2029 at the recent Freshman Showcase.&nbsp; He definitely has the looks at 6'5” with broad shoulders, long arms, athleticism, and good strength.&nbsp; Impacts the most right now putting his head down and getting to the rim on straight line takes and in transition.&nbsp; Also can smash a dunk in the pick/roll game.&nbsp; Rebounds well and has monster defensive upside with his physical tools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2947403' first='Orlando' last='Bohlen'] (Walter Payton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'0” shooting guard is a quality shooter off the catch that also mixes them in in the mid-range off the bounce.&nbsp; Does a nice job of creating space to get his shot off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2441810' first='Teddy' last='Dana'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dana goes about 6'3” with room to continue to grow.&nbsp; High basketball IQ that can attack the rack and uses his body to finish in the paint.&nbsp; Three level scorer with a solid jump shot.&nbsp; Doesn't back down on the defensive end either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2963982' first='Ethan' last='Davis-Lamb'] (Moline)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis-Lamb is a 6'3” strong and physical wing who has the look of a prospect to monitor down the line.&nbsp; He played limited minutes with Moline during the summer and more than held his own.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2964160' first='Markus' last='Hansen'] (Burlington Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hansen is a rangy two guard with good size that is creative with the ball in the lane off the bounce.&nbsp; Wins with pure burst, fakes, and hesitation.&nbsp; Such an adept finisher at the basket!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2915584' first='DK' last='Heard'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heard is probably the top prospect in this class entering high school.&nbsp; At 6'5” he brings excellent positional size already with a strong frame.&nbsp; The athletic wing is a beast in transition getting to the rack with force often getting fouled along the way.&nbsp; Runs the floor and has potential on the defensive end.&nbsp; A lot to work with here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369925' first='Evan' last='Lemons'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big time showing at the Freshman Showcase from Lemons.&nbsp; The 6'2” athletic shooting guard mixes it up with drives and jumpers.&nbsp; Explosive slasher who can also shoot it extremely well from both mid-range and three!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389066' first='Miles' last='Marabella'] (Antioch)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like the potential here as a 6'4” wing that has positional versatility with his ability to play inside and out.&nbsp; Can create his shot in the mid-range with his jumper along with using his long strides getting to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2413941' first='Fitz' last='McDermott'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'2” shooting guard can really go!&nbsp; Like the physical upside to continue to grow.&nbsp; He is so crafty and creative with the ball off the bounce showing shake to the rim.&nbsp; Can finish with either hand at the hoop, plus mid-range shot, and has passing flair as an off guard.&nbsp; Iggy has themselves a good one!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2950752' first='Kayden' last='Reed'] (Belleville East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2” small forward has a very long and lean build.&nbsp; Lot of projection in the frame.&nbsp; Good athlete that flashed a mid-range jumper at the Freshman Showcase.&nbsp; Betting on the long term upside here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2767753' first='Isaac' last='Smith'] (Chi-Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith has a ton of buzz coming into high school.&nbsp; The explosive and athletic two guard has shined in the Jr Nike EYBL and is primed to make an impact this season on the Grind Session for Chi-Prep right out of the gate!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2458171' first='Riley' last='Walson'] (St. Patrick)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walson impressed our full staff at the Freshman Showcase with his physical tools and game.&nbsp; The 6'3” small forward has broad shoulders and projection.&nbsp; Excellent transition player who can also create his own shot in the half court.&nbsp; Quality shooter as well who flashed from three.&nbsp; Bouncy athlete with two way upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->