Wings Ready to Have Junior Jumps This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The biggest jump most of the time in a prospect from an evaluation standpoint comes between their sophomore and junior seasons!&nbsp; Here we examine wing prospects in 2028 that we believe are primed to make a big leap this upcoming season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538631' first='Grant' last='Smith'] (Lyons)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith moved into the top 5 of the rankings with his play over the summer.&nbsp; Most fans who have not seen him will be surprised how big of a jump his game has taken since last high school season.&nbsp; Plus athlete that impacts on the glass and throws down big dunks.&nbsp; Crisp ball handler and quick twitched athlete that wins on straight line takes, is a more than capable three point shooter, and impactful rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532014' first='Logan' last='Brown'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is going to be a key piece for St. Laurence and we think the lefty is primed to step up.&nbsp; Spot up shooter with size that will play well off of Corro and Peoples passing.&nbsp; Solid slasher and plays well in transition.&nbsp; Also has a chance to be a big time perimeter defender.</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 in from St. Viator and will elevate Prospect to a different level.&nbsp; He wowed us with his play in the spring as a plus shooter with size, athleticism, and skill.&nbsp; High level shooter that also showed he could work out of the mid-post and get to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2542413' first='Alvin' last='Robinson III'] (Lincoln Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is Robinson's time to step up and be one of the best players in the CPS.&nbsp; All the physical and athletic tools are there to be an impact two way wing.&nbsp; Showed flashes of it over the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2751064' first='Cesaire' last='Bile'] (Galesburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bile is a long and lanky wing that showed glimpses this past spring as where his game is trending.&nbsp; Like the ability to defend multiple positions along with being a stat sheet stuffer as a versatile three man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433752' first='Walker' last='Ross'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ross is a crafty shooting guard who also provided some value playing on the ball for the Wolves this summer showcasing more playmaking feel.&nbsp; For Iggy he will be playing next to Tucker who he compliments very well as a shooter, cutter, and can really defend either backcourt spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2441084' first='Noah' last='Hester'] (Taft)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hester is a strong bodied wing that opened eyes over the summer with his athleticism and physicality from the wing spot.&nbsp; Good rebounder, potential defensively, and is explosive around the hoop.&nbsp; Good mid-range game as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3010128' first='Carter' last='Slaise'] (Walter Payton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slaise is oozing with potential!&nbsp; We started to see some of it this summer with his slashing, scoring in transition, and improving jumper.&nbsp; Will be part of their Big 3 with Rome and Bohlen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832417' first='Sincere' last='Curry'] (Marion)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curry brings a ton of length and athleticism on the wing.&nbsp; He was very impressive in our most recent eval at Pure Sweat Fall Workout where he was the best player in the gym that night.&nbsp; Dominated with his athleticism, energy, and defense.&nbsp; Watch out for him in southern Illinois!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2869571' first='Brandon' last='Otten'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Otten is a major buy low prospect.&nbsp; Absolutely love what he brings as a player with his frame, length, skill, and versatility on both ends.&nbsp; Has been injured and not got much varsity experience, but for a Benet team reloading he should be a huge part of that!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3579289' first='JP' last='Brock'] (Wheaton Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brock is wing that caught our attention in both high school and on the PHC.&nbsp; Shooting guard with range on his shot, but it was his athleticism and slashing that made the biggest impression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3660778' first='Camden' last='Scroggins'] (Lake Forest)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scroggins is more of a wing than his older brother was, but can really shoot it like him!&nbsp; Plus shot maker from deep with a super clean stroke that along with Haas will be flame throwing this season for the Scouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2835362' first='Durant' last='Stokes'] (Rockford Jefferson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stokes is a prospect who we haven't seen in forever, but last time we did during high school season showed the tools physically and athletically that play!&nbsp; Could be one of the breakout player in Rockford area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2991012' first='Jailan' last='Bunch'] (Springfield Lanphier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bunch shined when we saw him in the spring on the PHC.&nbsp; He is a projectable wing that can score from multiple levels.&nbsp; Been a minute since power Lanphier has had a star.&nbsp; Could Bunch emerge as that dude?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2438564' first='Fintan' last='Pierce'] (New Trier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pierce is going to provide some of the sharp shooting left by Houlihan's graduation for New Trier.&nbsp; Quality size and a flame thrower from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8 Names Outside of Top 100 to Watch for Leaps in Games as Junior<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3143120' first='Bradley' last='Markert'] (Brown County)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3143119' first='Michael' last='Kassing'] (Brown County)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2366141' first='Owen' last='Towne'] (OPRF)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3660868' first='JJ' last='Nash'] (Marist)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3724128' first='Matt' last='Cowen'] (Plainfield East)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3599119' first='Blake' last='Williams'] (Bolingbrook)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2823116' first='DJ' last='Brown'] (Marian Catholic)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3415797' first='Jayde' last='Wyett'] (Lockport)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->