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2028 Summer Stock Risers: Wings

2028 Summer Stock Risers: Wings
Photo: UAA
Eric Wallace
Eric Wallace July 30, 2026 @ 04:23 AM
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James Jenkins III
James Jenkins III 6'4" | SG | 2029
FL
Gavin Gorman
Gavin Gorman 6'5" | SG | 2028
FL
King McFadden
King McFadden 6'3" | SG/CG | 2028
FL
Tai Bell
Tai Bell 6'3" | CG | 2028
FL
Lunden Knights
Lunden Knights 6'3" | SG | 2028
FL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the summer grassroots season nearly complete and most evaluations done until the fall, the Class of 2028 is gaining more attention and recruitment from college coaches. Several prospects elevated their stock with strong performances throughout the June and July live recruiting periods. Here is a look at a handful of wings in Florida's 2028 class who did the most to boost their recruiting profile this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2804109"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6ad1ce93d73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bell starred with JET Academy during July in Las Vegas and at Nike's Peach Jam. The rising junior is a highly skilled, high scoring guard who really knows how to play. He can score at all three levels, has good quickness and can create offensive opportunities off the bounce. The Columbus High School product is a capable decision maker and is one of the top perimeter prospects in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3551252"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6ad1ce93dab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jenkins announced a drop to the 2029 recruiting class yesterday. The 6'4 guard averaged 17.3 points per game for MBJ Elite on the Adidas 3SSB circuit during July. A lefty scoring wing who really knows how to play, he is a three level scorer who can create offense off the bounce and is among the nation's top underclassmen on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2871906"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6adaee6558d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McFadden is a versatile perimeter player who can play all three guard positions. The rising junior has a high basketball IQ, has a good command of the basketball and is a three level scorer at the offensive end. McFadden averaged 7.6 points per game for Nightrydas Elite at Nike's Peach Jam.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2397037"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6adaee655bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knights starred for Ball By Design's 16u team on the Made Hoops Circuit in July. A reclass from 2027, Knights is a strong, scoring wing who is aggressive offensively. He can score at all three levels, is very effective in transition and gets to the rim off the dribble and finish through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3281290"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6adaee655f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another member of Ball By Design who stood out during July is Gorman. The rising junior is a wing with positional size and above average athleticism. He has a high basketball IQ and an impressive offensive skill set. Gorman is a shot maker with range beyond the arc and is continuing to improve his ball handling skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the summer grassroots season nearly complete and most evaluations done until the fall, the Class of 2028 is gaining more attention and recruitment from college coaches. Several prospects elevated their stock with strong performances throughout the June and July live recruiting periods. Here is a look at a handful of wings in Florida's 2028 class who did the most to boost their recruiting profile this summer.

Tai Bell

Tai Bell

FL
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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State: Florida
School: Christopher Columbus
Club: Jet Training Academy

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Bell starred with JET Academy during July in Las Vegas and at Nike's Peach Jam. The rising junior is a highly skilled, high scoring guard who really knows how to play. He can score at all three levels, has good…

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James Jenkins III

James Jenkins III

FL #11
SG #2
HEIGHT 6'4"
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CLASS 2029
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Class
2029
Height
6'4"
HS
DME Academy
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2028 Summer Stock Risers: Wings
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James Jenkins III

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State: Florida
School: DME Academy
Club: MBJ Elite

Jenkins announced a drop to the 2029 recruiting class yesterday. The 6'4 guard averaged 17.3 points per game for MBJ Elite on the Adidas 3SSB circuit during July. A lefty scoring wing who really knows how to play, he is a three level scorer who can create offense off the bounce and is among the nation's top underclassmen on the wing.

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King McFadden

King McFadden

FL
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2028
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King McFadden

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State: Florida
School: Tocoi Creek
Club: Nightrydas EYBL

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McFadden is a versatile perimeter player who can play all three guard positions. The rising junior has a high basketball IQ, has a good command of the basketball and is a three level scorer at the offensive end. McFadden averaged…

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Lunden Knights

Lunden Knights

FL
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Lunden Knights

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State: Florida
School: Calvary Christian-Fort Lauderdale
Club: Ball By Design

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Knights starred for Ball By Design's 16u team on the Made Hoops Circuit in July. A reclass from 2027, Knights is a strong, scoring wing who is aggressive offensively. He can score at all three levels, is very effective in…

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Gavin Gorman

Gavin Gorman

FL #42
SG #9
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Gorman SG
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
HS
North Broward Prep
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2028 Summer Stock Risers: Wings
Another member of Ball By Design who stood out during July is Gorman. The rising junior is a...
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Gavin Gorman

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State: Florida
School: North Broward Prep
Club: Ball By Design

Another member of Ball By Design who stood out during July is Gorman. The rising junior is a wing with positional size and above average athleticism. He has a high basketball IQ and an impressive offensive skill set. Gorman is a shot maker with range beyond the arc and is continuing to improve his ball handling skills.

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