Bolingbrook High School's Brady Pettigrew is making waves as one of the state's top sophomore prospects, showcasing his impressive athleticism and skill on the court. The 6-4 forward recently threw down an explosive windmill dunk against Oswego, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe.
Pettigrew has had a breakout summer, earning him a ranking of 19th among sophomores by 247Sports and attracting scholarship offers from several top programs. His confidence is evident on the court, where he plays with a well-rounded game that includes scoring, rebounding, and defense.
"We are pretty complete when we play well," Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said. "When we play together and share, we can be pretty good. But we can also have lapses as well." Pettigrew's ability to lead by example is a key factor in his success, according to Brost.
The sophomore sensation has stepped into the star role vacated by Davion Thompson, who transferred to prep school last season. Pettigrew is thriving in this new role, improving his defense, rebounding, and talking skills while remaining an elite scorer.
Oswego's Ethan Vahl, a 6-2 guard with impressive all-around skills, is the team's star player. The sophomore has grown significantly since last season and plays with a high level of enthusiasm and aggression. Despite struggling to contain Pettigrew and his teammates, Oswego coach Nick Orham praised Vahl's ability as an elite passer and rebounder.
The contrast between Bolingbrook's depth and skillset and Oswego's relative lack of experience was stark, according to Orham. "It's been hard," he said. "We've been practicing with seven or eight guys. We were fortunate to come out of Thanksgiving 2-1 and then we ran into a buzz saw tonight. They are on a different level. We can't simulate that in practice."
As Pettigrew continues to shine, fans and scouts alike will be watching his every move closely. With his impressive skills and confidence, he's sure to remain one of the top prospects in the state for years to come.
Pettigrew has had a breakout summer, earning him a ranking of 19th among sophomores by 247Sports and attracting scholarship offers from several top programs. His confidence is evident on the court, where he plays with a well-rounded game that includes scoring, rebounding, and defense.
"We are pretty complete when we play well," Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost said. "When we play together and share, we can be pretty good. But we can also have lapses as well." Pettigrew's ability to lead by example is a key factor in his success, according to Brost.
The sophomore sensation has stepped into the star role vacated by Davion Thompson, who transferred to prep school last season. Pettigrew is thriving in this new role, improving his defense, rebounding, and talking skills while remaining an elite scorer.
Oswego's Ethan Vahl, a 6-2 guard with impressive all-around skills, is the team's star player. The sophomore has grown significantly since last season and plays with a high level of enthusiasm and aggression. Despite struggling to contain Pettigrew and his teammates, Oswego coach Nick Orham praised Vahl's ability as an elite passer and rebounder.
The contrast between Bolingbrook's depth and skillset and Oswego's relative lack of experience was stark, according to Orham. "It's been hard," he said. "We've been practicing with seven or eight guys. We were fortunate to come out of Thanksgiving 2-1 and then we ran into a buzz saw tonight. They are on a different level. We can't simulate that in practice."
As Pettigrew continues to shine, fans and scouts alike will be watching his every move closely. With his impressive skills and confidence, he's sure to remain one of the top prospects in the state for years to come.
! i mean, a windmill dunk against oswego? that's some next level stuff! what really impresses me tho is his ability to lead by example - that's something that not many sophomores can say they do. bolingbrook's coach said it all when he said 'we are pretty complete when we play well'... Pettigrew seems like the real deal 
! I mean, 19th ranked sophomore by 247Sports? That's crazy talk! And Oswego's coach saying they're on a different level? No surprise there, Bolingbrook's always been deep and talented. Pettigrew's got the whole package - scoring, rebounding, defense... he's like a point guard in the paint 
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That's impressive! And to hear that he's leading by example and making his teammates better is even more awesome. 
It's clear that Coach Brost has got the right guy on their hands. 
He's got that special something that sets him apart from other players. His windmill dunk against Oswego was straight fire 
. But with players like Pettigrew leading the charge, you can bet those high school hoops are gonna get super competitive! 
. He's gonna be a top prospect for years to come, no doubt about it 
! It's clear that Pettigrew is a leader on his team, always pushing himself and others to be their best. His well-rounded game is a blessing for Bolingbrook - they've got someone who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level 
. The question now is how long will he stay under the radar? He's got all the attention of top programs coming his way 
, but I think he'll continue to impress and maybe even take it to the next level 
this kid pettigrew is like a total baller! i mean, that windmill dunk was insane 
. what's impressive is how well-rounded his game is - scoring, rebounding, defense... the guy's got skills 
. i think he's gonna be a star for years to come 
. also, Oswego's coach is kinda right when he says that bolingbrook's team is like a "buzz saw" - they're just too good and it's hard for anyone else to keep up 
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and it's awesome to see him leading his team with confidence 
. And yeah, Oswego's got some talent too, Ethan Vahl's skills are no joke 
. The more we see him dominate like that, the higher his draft stock will go 
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. Pettigrew is on a whole different level. I mean, have you seen his stats? He's basically unstoppable 
they're so organized and work together so seamlessly it's beautiful to watch pettigrew is definitely the star of the show, but even when he's not scoring, he's still making an impact on defense. and i love how coach brost talks about sharing the spotlight with his teammates - that confidence in them is infectious 
! I mean, have you seen that windmill dunk? 
, but I'm also curious to see how he'll handle the pressure and expectations as a top prospect. Will he stay confident and keep pushing himself? We'll have to wait and see 