Rankings Update: 2029 Wings

Rankings coverage continues for the Class of 2029 with our next positional breakdown - a look at the Wings!   In all, 27 prospects were ranked in this update, with 6 of them being categorized as Wings.   Below are five Wings of note from the latest rankings update.    Watkins, a wing out of Cheverus High School in Maine, is the #2 ranked small forward and checks in at #6 overall. The 6'3" wing is coming off of an impressive 24 point and 21 rebound outing, showcasing what has made him a standout this winter in the MPA. A high level athlete with great length and a solid frame, he's a handful in the open floor, particularly with the ball in his hands. His energy as a two-way rebounder is notable, as is his willingness to work on the defensive end of the floor. As he continues to develop his skill from the perimeter, his ceiling as a prospect will only grow, making him one of the most intriguing long-term prospects in the region from the Class of 2029.     Ryan, a wing out of the Austin Preparatory School in Massachusetts, is the #1 ranked shooting guard and checks in at #10 overall. Ryan's game has taken a major jump in the last twelve months as he's grown to 6'4" and is playing with added athleticism and more confidence. The lefty is a coach's son and, as such, displays a high basketball IQ on both ends of the floor. He's shown the ability to finish above the rim in transition, can really knock down shots in catch and shoot situations, and has the ability to make plays for himself and others off the bounce. He should make a major impact at Austin Prep over the next four years and will be one to keep an eye on on the travel circuit while playing for BABC.     Stanger, a wing out of Milton Academy in Massachusetts, is the #2 ranked shooting guard and checks in at #12 overall. Stanger tracks as one of the best perimeter shooters in the class, having shown a knack for making big time shots both at the prep level and on the travel circuit. Capable of playing with the ball in his hands, he's got a quick first step, and, with a strong frame, shows he's willing to play through contact in the half-court. Defensively, he provides energy on that end of the floor while also proving to be willing to mix it up on the glass in traffic. He's one to keep an eye on this spring, where he'll be running with BCRI.     Martinez, a wing out of Belmont High School in New Hampshire, is the #4 ranked small forward and checks in at #16 overall. Belmont stands at 10-0 and Martinez is a big part of that, as the freshman is averaging 18.9 points per game on the season, good for 5th in Division III of the NHIAA. Martinez finishes plays above the rim in space, mixes it up physically as a low post scorer, finishes over size with touch, and has the ability to make plays off the bounce from the perimeter. He has a good motor on the defensive glass, can defend on the perimeter and in the paint, and shows good instincts in rotations. He's got a high long-term ceiling and is arguably the most intriguing 2029 in the NHIAA.     Espinosa, a wing out of Putnam High School in Connecticut, is the #4 ranked shooting guard and checks in at #25 overall. Espinosa has made a smooth transition to Putnam High School, as evidence by his ability to fill up a stat sheet on a night by night basis, including a recent quadruple-double in which he posted 21 points, 18 assists, 10 rebounds, and 10 steals. The 6'2" guard can really fill it up from behind the arc, but has impressed with his ability to make plays for others with the ball in his hands. He does a nice job of making plays in transition and shows a good feel for decision making out of ball screens. Defensively, he has the ability to make plays on the ball and in passing lanes, and does a nice job of turning defense into transition offense.    Keep an eye out later this week as we continue our coverage for the Class of 2029 with a look at the Forwards and Bigs!

Rankings coverage continues for the Class of 2029 with our next positional breakdown - a look at the Wings!