Deep Class of 2028 Wings at Top of Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The shooting guard and small forward positions are truly the strength of the 2028 class in Illinois!&nbsp; Here are the cream of the crop!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By the narrowest of margins Pettigrew holds on to the top overall spot ahead of Kelly.&nbsp; The Bolingbrook shooting guard has been consistently awesome all season for the Raiders.&nbsp; Big time transition player that plays above the rim.&nbsp; Explosive handles getting to the rack and getting to the foul line.&nbsp; Clean looking shot from beyond the arc and pulling up.&nbsp; His overall floor game as a connective passer has made strides this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531981' first='Cole' last='Kelly'] (Neuqua Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly has been a dominant force for Neuqua Valley this season!&nbsp; Game in and game out he has put up double doubles.&nbsp; The lefty small forward is a plus plus shooter from beyond the arc with a clean stroke.&nbsp; Has shown this year there is much more in his bag scoring off movement, crossing defenders for big dunks, and getting on the glass.&nbsp; Sound passer off live dribbles.&nbsp; No doubt high-major all the way!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125627' first='Ethan' last='Vahl'] (Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Silky smooth two guard scorer who can also slide over and play on the ball.&nbsp; Effortless ball handler that slices through the defense getting skinny for buckets in the lane.&nbsp; Feathery jumper from distance creating on his own along with off the catch.&nbsp; Continued growth in his overall passing game setting up his teammates.&nbsp; Becoming a complete high-major guard!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2542412' first='Chase' last='Kasten'] (Normal Community)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kasten is a small forward from Normal that jumped into the top 5 overall after a great first half of the season.&nbsp; Super skilled wing that is electric with his combination of shot making and athleticism.&nbsp; Moves well without the ball to get open.&nbsp; Quick and concise shot with clean mechanics and elevation.&nbsp; Plus athlete that wins off the bounce on cuts, takes in the half court, and plays above the rim in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194655' first='Braydon' last='Porter'] (Yorkville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Porter is a big, strong, and athletic small forward with his best basketball still in front of him!&nbsp; Explosive athlete that attacks downhill with a mean streak wanting to rip the rim off an doesn't matter what is in his way.&nbsp; Rebounds well and has the physical tools to be a big time defender.&nbsp; Swing skill will be the jumper as it shows promise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751060' first='Brady' last='Jones'] (Metamora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a strong and skilled wing from central Illinois that has become the go to player for Metamora.&nbsp; He is good on straight line takes, works well in ball screens, and can knock down open spot up opportunities.&nbsp; Gritty defender that gets steals and deflections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532003' first='Joey' last='Jakstys'] (Yorkville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jakstys is a long and athletic combo forward that has a ton of upside.&nbsp; Plays off his athleticism and improved ability to put it on the deck.&nbsp; Has nice touch and is a very good rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540198' first='Terrence' last='Davis'] (Libertyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis has missed a big part of the season with an injury.&nbsp; The shooting guard that can also play on the ball.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that finishes well around the rim, shoots it well off the catch from three, and is a plus perimeter defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538631' first='Grant' last='Smith'] (Lyons)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a small forward that can swing and play some four as well.&nbsp; He is a very good three point shooter spotting up that can also stop and pop in the mid-range.&nbsp; Brings bounce in transition, on straight line takes, and on the glass.&nbsp; Solid passer and is a gritty defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751256' first='Archie' last='Goewey'] (Centralia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The dual sport star from southern Illinois has good size and skill on the perimeter at 6'4”.&nbsp; He is a plus shooter from three that pours them in spotting up off the catch.&nbsp; Can post up, is a crafty ball handler, and connective passer.&nbsp; Well rounded wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532014' first='Logan' last='Brown'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a wing that has good positional size and length.&nbsp; The southpaw is at his best when his shot is falling spotting up, but he can also slash along with defend at a high level.&nbsp; Brings versatility on both ends which makes him intriguing!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->