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Prep Hoops Live: Watchlist 2028 And 2029 Shooting Guards To Know

Prep Hoops Live: Watchlist 2028 And 2029 Shooting Guards To Know
Michael Schneiderman
Michael Schneiderman May 21, 2026 @ 01:00 PM
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Charlie Thies
Charlie Thies 6'1" | SF | 2028
WI
Dillon Matthews
Dillon Matthews 6'1" | SG/PF | 2029
IL
Case Cosme
Case Cosme 5'2" | PG | 2028
IL
Kael Moore
Kael Moore 6'2" | SF | 2029
WI
Jack Kastner
Jack Kastner 6'1" | SG/PG | 2028
IL
Xavier Thompson
Xavier Thompson 5'5" | PG | 2029
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit stopped in the Chicagoland area this past weekend. Prep Hoops Live took place which is always a great turn out for many under the radar prospects. I watched games in Batavia all weekend evaluating prospects in the 15U and 16U divisions. In this article we will take a look at a half dozen shooting guards who had positive showings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2839928"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0dbc2c2cbac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A marksman from Hinsdale Central that makes an impact from beyond the arc. Provides strong perimeter shooting ability with a quick trigger release. Tallied him for 4 3's in team's Friday evening game with clean catch and shoot action. Plays with confidence defensively while applying pressure on the ball. Helped lead team to a 3-1 weekend front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2759095"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0dbc2c2cc55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A spacing threat that got into a groove during team's first game of day on Friday. Impacts from beyond the arc at an efficient rate. Tallied him for at least 5 3's all within rhythm with a couple being from well beyond the perimeter line. Shoots it with confidence and stays ready in position. Showed court vision as well with a couple great interior finds for assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2853757"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0dbc2c2ccb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saw Cosme last aau season and the undersized guard from Brother Rice continues to impress with his shooting stroke. Tallied him for 4 knock down threes with a couple of those being well off the perimeter line. Brings IQ passing while swinging it quickly on top to keep zone moving and also pitching ahead to start transition O. Got into the passing lanes a couple times as well for take a ways. Liked his overall confident demeanor throughout.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2852100"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0dbc2c2cd05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caught Moore for the second time in as many months and continues to be consistent. What pops out about his play is his low key demeanor to see the floor. His court vision is deceptively quick while making smart reads. As a combo/shooting guard he brings a scoring threat to the court as well. Tallied him for 4 catch and shoot 3's within offensive flow. Moves hands and feet adequately on the defensive side. A broader frame with poise and feel. Had game high of 14 in early afternoon game Saturday while helping lead team to an undefeated 4-0 stance on weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3417130"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0dbc2c2cd63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Presents plus length at the wing position. Showed ability to create off the bounce with a one dribble jumper going left and another spin move and shot from 12 foot. Utilized hesitations and change of speeds to get to cup. Has some versatility as a 2 or 3 man while being able to handle the ball adequately.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2924416"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a0dbc2c2cdca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another Oak Lawn prospect at the guard position. Saw compete in early afternoon Saturday game. Made a smart cut off BLOB action to catch and shoot from 3. Showed ability to convert within offensive flow. Finished with a spot up mid range and another take to the hole for a bucket. Adds length beyond the arc as another scoring threat. Should see stock continue to rise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The Prep Hoops Circuit stopped in the Chicagoland area this past weekend. Prep Hoops Live took place which is always a great turn out for many under the radar prospects. I watched games in Batavia all weekend evaluating prospects in the 15U and 16U divisions. In this article we will take a look at a half dozen shooting guards who had positive showings.

Jack Kastner

Jack Kastner

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2028
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Jack
Kastner SG/PG
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Hinsdale Central
|
IL
Prep Hoops Live: Watchlist 2028 And 2029 Shooting Guards To Know
A marksman from Hinsdale Central that makes an impact from beyond the arc. Provides strong perimeter shooting ability...
Written by Michael Schneiderman
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Jack Kastner

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State: Illinois
School: Hinsdale Central
Club: Breakaway
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Xavier Thompson

Xavier Thompson

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Xavier
Thompson PG
Class
2029
Height
5'5"
MN
Prep Hoops Live: Watchlist 2028 And 2029 Shooting Guards To Know
A spacing threat that got into a groove during team’s first game of day on Friday. Impacts from...
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Xavier Thompson

State: Minnesota
Club: In the lab
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Case Cosme

Case Cosme

HEIGHT 5'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Case
Cosme PG
Class
2028
Height
5'2"
HS
Brother Rice
|
IL
Prep Hoops Live: Watchlist 2028 And 2029 Shooting Guards To Know
Saw Cosme last aau season and the undersized guard from Brother Rice continues to impress with his shooting...
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Case Cosme

State: Illinois
School: Brother Rice
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Kael Moore

Kael Moore

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2029
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Kael
Moore SF
Class
2029
Height
6'2"
HS
Green Bay West
|
WI
Prep Hoops Live: Watchlist 2028 And 2029 Shooting Guards To Know
Caught Moore for the second time in as many months and continues to be consistent. What pops out...
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Kael Moore

State: Wisconsin
School: Green Bay West
Club: Team 1848
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Charlie Thies

Charlie Thies

HEIGHT 6&#039;1&quot;
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Charlie
Thies SF
Class
2028
Height
6&#039;1&quot;
WI
Prep Hoops Live: Watchlist 2028 And 2029 Shooting Guards To Know
Presents plus length at the wing position. Showed ability to create off the bounce with a one dribble...
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Charlie Thies

State: Wisconsin
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Dillon Matthews

Dillon Matthews

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG/PF
CLASS 2029
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Matthews SG/PF
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
HS
Oak Lawn High School
|
IL
Prep Hoops Live: Watchlist 2028 And 2029 Shooting Guards To Know
Another Oak Lawn prospect at the guard position. Saw compete in early afternoon Saturday game. Made a smart...
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State: Illinois
School: Oak Lawn High School
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