Duel in DFW: 2028 High-Level Prospects to Keep Track of

[player_tooltip player_id='2634958' first='Josiah' last='Rose'] controlled the offense with patience and care as everything ran through him first. As a playmaker, Rose showed high-level instincts, consistently reading defenses, setting up teammates, and controlling tempo on a play-to-play basis. Rose had the ability to take over stretches as a scorer while still keeping others involved, excelling at getting others involved early, spraying around kick-out dimes off paint touches that forced the defense to collapse, creating for teammates with his court vision and awareness. Rose played with excellent shot selection, operating efficiently within the offense. He played with a physical edge, using his strong frame to bully opposing guards, get downhill, and finish through contact. High level athlete who can jump with the best of them, putting his hops on full display while chase-down blocking shots.     High flying finisher, Edwards delivered back-to-back two-handed slams with a well-timed putback dunk and a fastbreak steal where he exploded off two and flushed with two, displaying easy and effortless bounce. His scoring extended out to the perimeter where he created 4-point plays off backdoor cuts for the catch-and-shoot three, showing awareness and timing. Edwards showed the ability to be a shutdown defender at times with his low positioning and anticipation for the dribble, drive, pass, or shot, impacting both ends with his athleticism.     [player_tooltip player_id='2557657' first='MJ' last='Boyd'] got hot and scored in bunches in a comeback win against Iowa United, showing the ability to take over the scoring load when needed. Boyd wasted no time getting to his spots and finding his opportunities within the flow of the offense, scoring with one-dribble pull-ups as he beat closeouts. Boyd was very aggressive off the catch with a great first step for instant paint touches, consistently putting pressure on the defense. His athleticism proved to be an elite combination of quickness and verticality as he displayed the ability to build up steam on the fastbreak and flush it over his opponent with ease. Around the basket Boyd displayed craftiness against shot blockers with reverse layups, finishing with touch and creativity.     His effort went unmatched, serving as a great glue guy who made all the right plays from rebounding to passing and was always in the right spot at the right time to make a difference or secure the ball. Highly impactful on the glass, especially on the offensive end, creating countless second chance opportunities, sometimes multiple in a single possession through relentless pursuit.     A strong on-ball defender, he consistently forced his matchup into tight spaces and rushed shot attempts, applying pressure without overcommitting. Groom showed disciplined hand placement and active feet, using quick lateral movement to stay in front and contain drives. Groom embraced physicality, holding his ground on drives, absorbing bumps, and staying connected to disrupt his man's rhythm, force them into tight spaces, and limit clean looks. Groom also displayed toughness and awareness navigating screens, always fighting through to stay attached and cut off driving angles to the basket.     [player_tooltip player_id='2867346' first='Sutter' last='Wechsler'] was remarkable at keeping the offense flowing, showing quick decisions with his instinctive passing off either hand, consistently making the right read within the halfcourt. He spaced the floor for spot-up chances beyond the arc well, hitting jumpers off ball rotations and maintaining proper spacing for timely passes.     Phenomenal length, mobility, and leaping ability. He covered ground effortlessly, running the floor like a wing while possessing the size of a big, making him a constant threat as a rim runner. His combination of size and athleticism made him a disruptive presence, flashing potential that could impact the game on multiple levels, especially as an interior defender.