10 Under the Radar 2028 Breakout Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who are 2028 sleeper prospects that are candidates to breakout this spring and summer!&nbsp; The summer between sophomore and junior years is always the biggest jump.&nbsp; Here are 10 candidates not on most radars to make that leap!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2969717' first='Thomas' last='Woodson'] (Quincy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodson was super impressive when we saw him over the holidays at Collinsville.&nbsp; He is a bouncy and skilled four man that can stretch the floor, play with athleticism around the rim, and score in transition.&nbsp; Brings defensive versatility and upside!&nbsp; Very projectable prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393606' first='Cole' last='Jansons'] (Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jansons is one of the tallest prospects in the state.&nbsp; It takes a little longer for post players to develop, but the tools are certainly there.&nbsp; Skilled five that can rebound, protect rim, has some touch, and flashes face up shooting potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2766431' first='Kyler' last='Payne'] (Waubonsie Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payne is a strong and physical post that has a chance to be a force down low.&nbsp; He garners deep post position being able to score with touch in the paint.&nbsp; Excellent rebounder and is a better athlete than given credit!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2821675' first='Jahari' last='Sanders'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2797229' first='Jaeden' last='Sanders'] (Joliet Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two of the more intriguing players I am looking forward to seeing this summer.&nbsp; Twins that are combo forwards with the physical and athletic upside.&nbsp; Flash the skill.&nbsp; Can they put it all together?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384522' first='Elijah' last='Shim'] (Lindblom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shim flies under the radar, but every time we see him he does something that makes us taken notice.&nbsp; Long and thin power forward who rim runs, blocks shots, and has skill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2766519' first='Ryder' last='Wettig'] (Trico)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southern Illinois utility wing that can score with his shot making from beyond the arc along with using his strength to score on drives around the basket.&nbsp; Plus passer and rebounds for a wing.&nbsp; Stat sheet stuffer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839941' first='Noah' last='VanTholen'] (Riverside Brookfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tall lead guard that flashed throughout the year for RB.&nbsp; Big point guards are always intriguing especially when they bring the all-around skill potential that Van Tholen has.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454780' first='Amauri' last='Fenton'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fenton caught our attention throughout the season as a super athletic four with a solid frame and high activity level.&nbsp; Always seemed to be around the basketball.&nbsp; Continues to improve his offensive game and the defense/rebounding is already a strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532002' first='Jeremiah' last='Toney'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toney is a long and rangy combo guard that has shown growth with his decision making and play making skills which is definitely going to elevate his stock heading into the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->