McKinley Russell McKinley Russell 6'0" | PG Shullsburg | 2028 State WI – 2028 guard, Wisconsin Impact 15U EYCL (Shullsberg, WI)

A 6-foot combo guard with size, length, and instincts, Russell is one of the more intriguing 2028 prospects in Wisconsin. The lefty from small-town Shullsberg made an immediate impression Saturday morning with a three and a steal to open play. A coach’s kid with a feel for the game, she defends with focus and anticipation, and brings a steady, versatile presence to both ends. McKinley can turn the corner off the bounce, finish with footwork around the rim, and shoot it cleanly from deep. Ranked #14 in Wisconsin’s Class of 2028, she’s a high-upside guard to watch.

The Shullsburg native is one of the more intriguing kids in her class. Her size and length give her the physical tools that few other kids have in her class. Few guards at the high school level in 2028 have the 6’0 size and length to make plays off the dribble, but Russell does. As a small school kid, she may not get as much shine as others in her class do right now, but there are some tools she can work with to elevate above other guards in her class.

Small schools have produced talented kids recently, and McKinley Russell McKinley Russell 6'0" | PG Shullsburg | 2028 State WI out of Shullsburg has been excellent for the Miners this season. The 6’0 lefty has done a little of everything for Shullsburg and is among her team’s leaders in every category. She’s cooled off from her start because teams are paying more defensive attention to her. However, her team wins games even when she’s not scoring because of everything else she does.