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2028 Wings Boosting Stock

2028 Wings Boosting Stock
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess February 5, 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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Bradley Markert
Bradley Markert 6'4" | CG | 2028
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Sam Koch
Sam Koch 6'3" | SG | 2028
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Marshaun Thornton
Marshaun Thornton 6'3" | SF | 2028
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Kenny Bratton
Kenny Bratton 6'2" | SF | 2028
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Kayden Turner
Kayden Turner 6'3" | SG | 2028
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Kendall Howell
Kendall Howell 6'4" | SG | 2028
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DJ Caldwell
DJ Caldwell 6'2" | SG | 2028
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the wings that have the most helium moving up the board in the latest 2028 rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381425' first='DJ' last='Caldwell'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #41<br>Current Ranking: #24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caldwell has boosted his stock this season being a steady presence for Iggy.&nbsp; Long and rangy athlete on the defensive end.&nbsp; Offensively he is a plus spot up three point shooter that spaces the floor for his squad.&nbsp; Also can attack a close out and is a solid passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2916010' first='Sam' last='Koch'] (Metamora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #34<br>Current Ranking: #25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Metamora sophomore has significant upside as a wing with size, skill, and athleticism.&nbsp; Quality slasher that rebounds well on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Defensive versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2474926' first='Kayden' last='Turner'] (Peoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #35<br>Current Ranking: #26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turner made the move over to Peoria for his sophomore season and is showcasing his ability to knock down shots at a high clip both spotting up and off the bounce.&nbsp; Good defender that can check multiple spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381555' first='Kendall' last='Howell'] (Decatur MacArthur)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #76<br>Current Ranking: #28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howell helped his stock significantly at the Prairie Farms Holiday Tournament.&nbsp; Works well in the mid-range as a small forward that plays inside and out.&nbsp; Mid-range shots, quick takes, and makes passes to cutters.&nbsp; Active rebounder and is a very solid defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2826261' first='Kenny' last='Bratton'] (Centralia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #92<br>Current Ranking: #29</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bratton is a big time wide receiver prospect that really flashed when we saw him at the SIT in January as a quality wing.&nbsp; He has always been an elite level athlete and now the skill is coming along quickly.&nbsp; Impressed as a spot up shooter especially from the corners with a quick and free flowing release.&nbsp; Handles have made strides as has his passing.&nbsp; Explosive finisher in transition and out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Athleticism plays on the defensive end and glass.</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>Previous Ranking: #55<br>Current Ranking: #35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is another football star that will definitely go that route being one of the best pass catchers in the country, but he has elevated his stock as a hooper as well.&nbsp; Been a force as a perimeter defender with his long arms and elite athleticism.&nbsp; Plays above the rim and his overall skill set is quickly coming along.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3143120' first='Bradley' last='Markert'] (Brown County)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #82<br>Current Ranking: #54</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3143120' first='Bradley' last='Markert'] is the prospect that jumps off the floor for Brown County.&nbsp; The 6'4” 2028 two guard has good size, athleticism, and skill.&nbsp; Puts it on the deck getting downhill with burst.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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