Examining Prep Hoops Circuit 2028 Scoring Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit held 6 events in Chicago that featured an elite collection teams that were from Shoe circuits and Independent.&nbsp; In this article we look at five of the top scoring and athletic guards in the 2028 class who consistently elevated their play, during those events with a list of notable honorable mentions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2816850' first='Davuan' last='Bates'] | Geek Squad</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Event (PH Circuit)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bates is a shifty lead guard who brings dynamic speed and downhill pressure every time he takes the floor. He controls the tempo effortlessly in transition and utilizes a high-level handle to break down defenders in isolation. What separates Bates is his craftiness around the basket—he consistently gets into the lane, absorbs contact against length, and features a polished soft-touch float game. With stretch range on his jumper and full-court defensive instincts that yield easy steals, his performance was all the more impressive given he was playing up at the 17U level this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389107' first='Haze' last='Massey'] | All In&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Event: (Great Lakes Finals &amp; Tune Up)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The former Warren shooting guard who is transferring to high school in Ohio has primed himself for a massive breakout season. Massey is one of the state's most explosive athletes, equipped with an elite first step that allows him to blow past his man or leak out for high-flying transition dunks. Beyond his natural verticality, Massey has developed smooth off-the-dribble footwork, knocking down pull-up mid-range jumpers and threes at an efficient clip. On the defensive end, his lateral quickness and active hands consistently disrupt perimeter offense and force turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] | Brad Beal Elite&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Event (Windy City War)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bolingbrook prospect delivered one of the Spring's signature performances while starring for Brad Beal Elite. Pettigrew showcased a polished three-level scoring arsenal, smoothly mixing deep perimeter jumpers, mid-range pull-ups, and explosive takes to the rim where he finishes through contact well above the rim. Capping off his weekend with an electrifying Eastbay dunk, Pettigrew pairs elite bounce with high-level playmaking and fierce competitive drive—qualities that solidify his standing as a high-major target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3597945' first='Damarion' last='Taylor'] | Royalty Hoops&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Event: (Prep Hoops Live)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An aggressive, high-volume scorer who never takes his foot off the gas, Taylor was an absolute weapon for Royalty Hoops. Standing at 5'10", he uses a tight handle and sharp straight-line burst to get to the cup whenever he wants. Once he finds his rhythm, Taylor can catch fire from deep, stringing together multi-three flurries that completely shift game momentum. His relentless mentality, athletic finish package, and perimeter prowess make him a constant head-turner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2844431' first='Dream' last='Horton'] | LVL &amp; [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire']&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Event: (The Tune Up &amp; Windy City War)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Horton plays with the grit, toughness, and physical edge of a typical Chicago city guard. He excels at getting downhill, using quick rips to blow past defenders and finish with high-arcing floaters or physical takes through bodies in the paint. Horton draws contact at a high rate to earn trips to the line, hits timely perimeter shots, and impacts the game as a rebounder and multi-positional defender. His ability to take over games through sheer physical force and motor sets the tone for his squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3649457' first='Jaivyn' last='Richardson'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2452458' first='Ayo' last='Dos Elite'] (Great Lakes Finals)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2823116' first='DJ' last='Brown'] | Geek Squad (PH Circuit)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2540198' first='Terrence' last='Davis']| All In (The Tune Up)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->