Skilled frontcourt prospect with a strong feel for the game and the versatility to impact the offense in multiple ways. Possesses reliable hands and processes the floor at a high level, consistently recognizing defensive rotations and making smart decisions with the ball. Comfortable operating away from the basket, he moves well without the ball and can push in transition while delivering the right pass to create quality looks. His ability to handle, facilitate, and extend his range gives him a unique offensive profile, and with continued development, he has tremendous long-term upside.

The top frontcourt prospect in the state’s 2029 class, Pettway is a skilled big man with good hands and feet. He averaged 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds for Game Elite in July and displayed a soft touch in the paint and an ability to score in the midrange. The sophomore is a productive rebounder at both ends of the floor and is a prospect to watch this season.

One of the top frontcourt prospects in the 2029 class, Pettway is a skilled big man with good hands and feet who has a soft touch in the paint. He posted 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for Game Elite this summer. The rising sophomore really knows how to play, scores from the midrange and in and is a productive rebounder.

Pettway is a skilled big man with good hands and feet in the post. He has soft touch with either hand around the rim and really knows how to play for a young prospect. Pettway can score from the midrange as well and is a high level rebounder at both ends of the floor. He averaged 12 points per game this past weekend for McEachern during the June Live Period.

A big, strong post presence, he shows the tools of a player with a promising future in the paint. He has good footwork and mobility for his size, along with soft touch around the rim that allows him to finish effectively in the paint. He rebounds well in his area and understands positioning at both ends of the floor. Combined with his high basketball IQ, he has the foundation to continue developing into a very impactful frontcourt prospect.

Pettway has benefited from a recent growth spurt heading into his freshman season, adding intrigue to his long-term outlook. He brings a big frame with soft hands and nimble feet, allowing him to score efficiently with his back to the basket. Beyond his interior game, Pettway has shown growing comfort stepping away from the rim, emerging as a pick-and-pop forward with legitimate three-point range. As his conditioning and confidence continue to improve, his blend of size, touch, and expanding skill set makes him one to monitor closely.

Pettway is a skilled, strong, young post prospect for the Indians. The 6’7 forward has good hands, good footwork and good touch in the paint. He can stretch the floor out to 3 and make open jump shots. The freshman uses his strength and skill and score against length and athleticism in the paint.