Windmill City Weekend: 2028’s That Might Steal The Show

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The <a href="https://sites.google.com/bps101.net/batavia-girls-basketball/windmill-city-weekend">Windmill City Weekend</a> is, in my opinion, the best high school live event in the country. Year after year, it brings out the top programs from across Illinois… and this year's lineup might be the strongest we've seen yet. Below are a few players from the Class of 2028 who might turn some heads throughout the weekend.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["846390"],"_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-684757fa12964"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>From a skillset standpoint, and an offer standpoint.. Nicholson is touted as the best prospect at this event. Quincy had a strong season last year, and the makeup of their team has talent at almost every position, but Nicholson does stand out in her way. Most of her impact is on the offensive side of the floor, and when that defensive nature kicks in, she'll be a major problem for teams to deal with. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1105031"],"_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-684757fa129c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Wellington has had a handful of people vouch for her as a true D1 prospect, and there's no disagreement here from me. As BCP looks into a new way to run their offense, now that a couple of seniors are gone, it wouldn't surprise me to see her get more reps on the offensive side of the ball, as well as defending the top players on the opposite team. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["972333"],"_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-684757fa12a0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Regardless of her stature, Gray can compete at a high level. She is everything you would expect out of a smaller guard, but the aggression and athleticism are heightened. She can score and defend with some of the best in this class, and has the skillset to be at the top of the scouting report for her team's matchups. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["954118"],"_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-684757fa12a50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Niki was one of the first players in this class with a D1 offer, and her frame and length were key to that. However, what she provides on the defensive end of the floor is key to why her potential is slated as high. Offensively is where she's working on, and that skillset runs in the family, so I'm sure she'll figure out how to take full advantage of her frame on that end very soon. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947718"],"_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-684757fa12a94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The lane tech underclassmen have a strong group, and Vega is one of those players. Over time, she has shown major improvement in her confidence, as well as her game. Her skillset is simple but effective, simply because she does every little thing you need out of the player. Once the muscle starts to pack on, Vega could find herself in the upper tier of this class. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->