Names to Know from Pure Sweat Fall Camp 2028 and Beyond

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>Every fall for the last decade I have traveled down to Carterville to check out the top prospects in southern Illinois in a showcase event.&nbsp; This year was no different!&nbsp; We caught some of the best prospects in the 618 and break them down here!&nbsp; In this examination of the event PHI dives into the 2028 prospects from the event along with one prospect from 2029 and another from 2030!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832367' first='Makhi' last='House'] (Marion – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First time seeing House since midway through his sophomore season.&nbsp; He has grown and continues to get better.&nbsp; Was one of the better players in the gym from start to finish on Monday.&nbsp; The explosive and smooth athleticism really jumped off the floor to us.&nbsp; He played with confidence, taking it to the rim over and over for spinning conversions, dunks, and a creative layup package.&nbsp; Knocked in an array of fadeaways and mid-range shots during the session.&nbsp; Length played on the defensive end starting several fast breaks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832417' first='Sincere' last='Curry'] (Marion – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curry and House are going to be quite a tandem for Marion.&nbsp; Very athletic small forward who has the length to be a monster on the defensive end and that is exactly what he was.&nbsp; Loved how high-energy he was on that end blocking shots including several jumpers, moving his feet, and just being a complete disrupter on that end of the floor.&nbsp; Offensively plays off his athleticism running the floor, cutting, and flashes some slashing.&nbsp; Upside prospect here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2766519' first='Ryder' last='Wettig'] (Trico – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big and physical 6'4” small forward that knows how to use his physical gifts to his advantage.&nbsp; Pounds smaller defenders off the dribble getting to the cup for finishes.&nbsp; Way more than just a bully ball player as Wettig showcased plus shooting from three pulling up and off the catch knocking down an array of threes.&nbsp; Plays with good pace and feel on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832355' first='DJ' last='Hayes'] (Sparta – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayes is a lefty PG that is also playing football now and he brought the energy on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; Was fantastic defensively all night defending other lead guards along with some wings taller than him.&nbsp; Really competes getting steals and multiple blocks.&nbsp; Cat quick type guard with slick handles getting past defenders for scores in the paint.&nbsp; Also is a solid shooter knocking in spot up threes, pull up triples, along with stop and pop mid-range shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832359' first='Harper' last='Lustenberger'] (Carterville – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lustenberger is a lead guard with quality positional size to see over the defense.&nbsp; Time in and time out he makes the right decision.&nbsp; Always sees one step ahead of the defense with his passing and he showcased that in this setting.&nbsp; Rebounds very well for a guard, more than capable three point shooter, and has a nose for the ball on the defensive end.&nbsp; Keeps getting better every time we see him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832377' first='Max' last='Lustenberger'] (Carterville – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lustenberger is a savvy point guard from Carterville that is a primary ball handler who makes outstanding decisions as a passer.&nbsp; Good reads on the fly especially in an up and down style.&nbsp; Cuts off the ball well for buckets and is a solid shooter.&nbsp; Great leadership intangibles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2948252' first='Braden' last='Obszanski'] (Breese Central – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'6” four man from Breese Central is an intriguing face up four man that can space with his perimeter shot.&nbsp; Knocked down jumpers from both the baseline and three.&nbsp; Looked solid in the drills and we liked how he competed in some of the defensive stuff early in the session. &nbsp;I am looking forward to seeing how he develops this season heading into the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832712' first='William' last='Lehman'] (Carbondale – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lehman is such a quality utility guy.&nbsp; Strong frame and does a little bit of everything.&nbsp; Capable spot up shooter, can push it in the open floor finding teammates for dimes, spinning layups off the dribble, and competes defensively contesting shots.&nbsp; Type of kid you want on your team!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cam Steinwagner (New Athens – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The New Athens 6'2” shooting guard is a thick bodied wing that brings a ton of toughness and intangibles to the table.&nbsp; Like him as a connective glue guy that can sneak in on the glass, hit an open jumper, and get after it on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2871705' first='Brayden' last='Watson'] (Mascoutah – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Was great to see the Mascoutah small forward in the building.&nbsp; Quick twitched athlete that explodes around the rim.&nbsp; Trending as a combo forward that can play inside/out.&nbsp; Did his most damage playing off his physical gifts around the cup while showing some handles and a spinning turnaround in the mid-post area.&nbsp; Has the tools to be a good defender with refinement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2952689' first='Tyler' last='Barger'] (Massac County – 2030)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barger was the only incoming freshman at the event.&nbsp; The 6'0” Masaac County point guard can really shoot the ball from the perimeter.&nbsp; Pretty strong for his age and didn't back down from the pressure of taller and older guards.&nbsp; Crafty with the ball, but the shot making from deep is what stands out early in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->