Class of 2028 Stars Set to Shine at I‑35 Summer Shootout

We are drawing closer to the I35 Summer Shootout and some of Kansas' most promising young hoopers are prepared to make their impact felt at one of the region's premier basketball stages. With college coaches in attendance and high-level competition on every court, the event is the perfect environment for under-the-radar standouts and rising stars alike. Among the players to watch are a group of skilled and determined 2028 prospects from across the state—each bringing a unique blend of talent, toughness, and upside. Here's a closer look at a few names you'll want to keep an eye on throughout the weekend.    [player_tooltip player_id='1048044' first='Hazel' last='Dillavou'] is a well-rounded scoring guard on the rise. She's got natural instincts, a reliable scoring touch, and improving defense. The I‑35 Summer Shootout in Wichita is a perfect launchpad—she should excel in the mid-tournament stretch, especially if she knocks down shots from deep and plays controlled under pressure. Watch for her in key moments: clutch threes, high-energy drives, and gritty defense.     [player_tooltip player_id='883539' first='Chesney' last='Marshall'] a star I have covered before looks to continue her rising 2028 guard status by blending length, defensive instincts, and growing offensive chops. With a strong freshman campaign behind her, the I‑35 Summer Shootout is the perfect stage to establish herself among the elite rising guards in her class. Expect her to make her presence felt late in games—through steals, tough drives, and guiding her WKE team on both ends of the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='898167' first='Braelyn' last='Blackwill'] isn't just another young guard—she's a standout performer with elite defensive skills and veteran like offensive instincts. The I35 Summer Shootout offers her the perfect high-intensity environment to shine under the spotlight. If she continues to attack, disrupt, and finish, she'll emerge as one of the most exciting names in her class across the Midwest. Expect her to bring scoring energy, defensive tenacity, and youthful spark to the I‑35 Summer Shootout. College scouts should definitely pencil in her name as a rising Class of 2028 talent.     [player_tooltip player_id='1234761' first='Isabella' last='Eils'] brings the tools to break out this weekend in Wichita—defined by shot-making ability, confident playmaking, defensive hustle, and a clear leadership presence. If she stays sharp through pressure and fatigue, while delivering in clutch moments, she'll emerge as one of the weekend's standout guards in her division.

We are drawing closer to the I35 Summer Shootout and some of Kansas' most promising young hoopers are prepared to make their impact felt at one of the region's premier basketball stages. With college coaches in attendance and high-level competition on every court, the event is the perfect environment for under-the-radar standouts and rising stars alike. Among the players to watch are a group of skilled and determined 2028 prospects from across the state—each bringing a unique blend of talent, toughness, and upside. Here's a closer look at a few names you'll want to keep an eye on throughout the weekend.