Class of 2028 All-Alphabet Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Concept is pretty simple here.&nbsp; This our Class of 2028 All-Alphabet Team meaning we will have the best rising junior prospect whose last name starts with each letter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3631783' first='Jamir' last='Allen'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen is a strong bodied wing that popped this summer for the Flyers as a two way wing that will be a key rotational player for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2395586' first='Amir' last='Beasley'] (Danville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beasley is a big lefty four man that can attack with his long strides and play with explosiveness around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2842573' first='Blake' last='Choice'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Choice is a lengthy combo guard who has taken his game to new heights over the last several months as the clear go to option for one of the state's top programs.</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 is an athletic combo guard who elevated his play over the summer with his plus athleticism, improved shot making, and explosive downhill slashing.&nbsp; Top 10 junior in state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715607' first='Kelechi' last='Enyia'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enyia made the move over to St. Laurence for his junior season and we expect him to be a great fit as a thick bodied three point shooter that will board and defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751050' first='Ayden' last='Foley'] (Okawville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Under the radar center from the 618 that has legit size along with skill around the hoop.&nbsp; Toughness and athleticism made major strides this summer emerging as a legit D2 prospect.</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 Orphans go to wing is a dual sport star that on the hardwood is a big time three point shooter and all-around wing that can handle and pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467517' first='Darrius' last='Hawkins'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dynamic lead guard who is so quick with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Defenders can't stay in front of him with his speed and handles.&nbsp; Mixes in a sound pull up game and is a pesky defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3143122' first='Henry' last='Ingram'] (Brown County)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Don't sleep on this Brown County big man who will be a force inside for one of the state's up and coming teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532003' first='Joey' last='Jakstys'] (Yorkville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super bouncy small forward with length and skill.&nbsp; The top 10 prospect has a world of potential being a plus shooter and versatile defender.</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 is among the truly elite prospects in the state regardless of class.&nbsp; Point-forward that can dish the rock as well as any lead guard in the state.&nbsp; Elite positional size, smooth shooter, and can break you down off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422347' first='Darrin' last='Laye Jr.'] (Marshall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laye lit up the state tournament last March leading his team to a state title.&nbsp; Wiry scoring combo guard who is going to be one of the best guards in the city this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834186' first='Nigel' last='Moore'] (Peoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore is a southpaw guard from central Illinois that continues to emerge.&nbsp; Plays with a ton of speed in the open floor pushing on the break, wins in one on one situations, and has a clean jumper.&nbsp; Also gets after it defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531995' first='Eze' last='Nwagwu'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nwagwu bounced around at several schools over the summer, but it seems like he is settled in at Marian Catholic.&nbsp; Should be a steadying presence after the loss of Dukes because of IHSA transfer rules.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531970' first='Ben' last='Ojala'] (Evanston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evanston junior is among the better perimeter shooters in the class.&nbsp; Can play both on and off the ball as an effective movement shooter along with letting it fly from deep.&nbsp; Slick ball handler and creative passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pettigrew is the #1 overall player in class and top 10 in the country.&nbsp; Enough said!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454823' first='Landon' last='Ray'] (Prospect)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ray transferred over to Prospect and the junior wing is peaking at the right time.&nbsp; Plus shooter with size, passing instincts, and sneaky athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538631' first='Grant' last='Smith'] (Lyons)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouncy small forward that impacts on both ends.&nbsp; Moved into the top 5 overall with a massive spring and summer stuffing the stat sheet scoring on all three levels along with transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531962' first='Amir' last='Tucker'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King Tuck is PG1 in the 2028 class.&nbsp; He backed that up with a strong June with St. Ignatius as he is ready to lead them into a new era of the Chicago Catholic League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125627' first='Ethan' last='Vahl'] (Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vahl is among the best 2028 prospects in the state.&nbsp; He is a slender scoring guard with deep range on his three point shot and is slippery with the ball off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3643306' first='Amari' last='Williams'] (Shepard)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is in the conversation for the top post prospect in the 2028 class.&nbsp; Broad shouldered five man that rebounds and can score around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2879381' first='Mekhi' last='Young'] (Thornwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young had a very strong month of June looking like the go to guy for Thornwood heading into the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2842569' first='Aaron' last='Ziga'] (Dekalb)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ziga should be the go to player on the perimeter for Dekalb this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>No ranked prospects with letters Q, U, and X</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->