Bolingbrook's Brady Pettigrew Leaves Opponents Reeling, Solidifies Position as State Breakout Star
A 6-4 sophomore with an explosive windmill dunk against visiting Oswego has catapulted Bolingbrook's Brady Pettigrew to the forefront of Illinois high school basketball. The athletic phenom is one of the state's most promising players, boasting scholarship offers from top programs like Florida and Missouri.
Pettigrew's impressive summer season, which saw him earn a ranking as the 19th-ranked player in the country by 247Sports, has translated to success on the court. In the Raiders' 82-54 win over Oswego, Pettigrew scored 12 points while showcasing his well-rounded skills.
"I knew I could pull something out of my bag," Pettigrew said of his windmill dunk, which left opponents stunned. "It was kind of instinct." The sophomore's confidence and maturity have been on full display this season, with coaches and peers alike praising his growth as a leader and all-around player.
Bolingbrook head coach Rob Brost describes Pettigrew as "a great teammate" who "doesn't try to do things that are not in the plan." His ability to defend, shoot, and rebound has made him a nightmare for opponents. "He's so well-rounded," Brost said. "He can do everything."
Pettigrew's emergence as a star player has drawn attention from high school basketball fans across the state. With Davion Thompson transferring out of the team, Pettigrew has stepped into the spotlight and is delivering on his promise.
Oswego's Ethan Vahl, a 6-2 guard with exciting, aggressive flair, led his team to a 25-point outing but was no match for Pettigrew's athleticism. "He does a lot of things well for us," Oswego coach Nick Orham said of Vahl.
As the season unfolds, Bolingbrook will look to continue its impressive start, with Pettigrew at the forefront. His incredible skills and confidence have solidified his position as one of the state's breakout stars, and it remains to be seen if anyone can stop him.
A 6-4 sophomore with an explosive windmill dunk against visiting Oswego has catapulted Bolingbrook's Brady Pettigrew to the forefront of Illinois high school basketball. The athletic phenom is one of the state's most promising players, boasting scholarship offers from top programs like Florida and Missouri.
Pettigrew's impressive summer season, which saw him earn a ranking as the 19th-ranked player in the country by 247Sports, has translated to success on the court. In the Raiders' 82-54 win over Oswego, Pettigrew scored 12 points while showcasing his well-rounded skills.
"I knew I could pull something out of my bag," Pettigrew said of his windmill dunk, which left opponents stunned. "It was kind of instinct." The sophomore's confidence and maturity have been on full display this season, with coaches and peers alike praising his growth as a leader and all-around player.
Bolingbrook head coach Rob Brost describes Pettigrew as "a great teammate" who "doesn't try to do things that are not in the plan." His ability to defend, shoot, and rebound has made him a nightmare for opponents. "He's so well-rounded," Brost said. "He can do everything."
Pettigrew's emergence as a star player has drawn attention from high school basketball fans across the state. With Davion Thompson transferring out of the team, Pettigrew has stepped into the spotlight and is delivering on his promise.
Oswego's Ethan Vahl, a 6-2 guard with exciting, aggressive flair, led his team to a 25-point outing but was no match for Pettigrew's athleticism. "He does a lot of things well for us," Oswego coach Nick Orham said of Vahl.
As the season unfolds, Bolingbrook will look to continue its impressive start, with Pettigrew at the forefront. His incredible skills and confidence have solidified his position as one of the state's breakout stars, and it remains to be seen if anyone can stop him.
he's got that special something that makes opponents go wild, like that insane windmill dunk 
i'm low-key worried though that being a "well-rounded" player might not make him super dominant in the long run. still can't deny he's killing it right now 
coaches and fans alike are raving about his growth, but what happens when he faces tougher competition? maybe he'll prove me wrong 
also gotta love how humble he seems after that dunk, "instinct" or not, dude's got skills for days 
! Pettigrew's got game for sure, but what's crazy is how quickly he's risen to fame. I mean, scholarships from top programs already? that's insane. I think it's awesome that coaches and teammates are praising him for being a great teammate and well-rounded player - it shows he's not just about scoring baskets 
. and Oswego's Ethan Vahl is no slouch either, so to see him go head-to-head with Pettigrew was pretty exciting 
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! He's like a real-life superhero on the court, with that insane windmill dunk against Oswego 
. The kid is a total game-changer, and it's no wonder he's getting scholarship offers from top programs 
. I'm loving how Bolingbrook is riding this wave, and Pettigrew is clearly leading the charge 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of the season brings for him!
he can do everything on court - defend, shoot, rebound... i mean coaches are saying he's well rounded and stuff but honestly just watching that windmill dunk was insane 
It's not just about his sick dunks (although, windmill dunk against Oswego was a highlight reel moment 
) but how he's developed into an all-around player. He's like a Swiss Army knife on the court - can do it all! 
what's crazy is how well-rounded he is – def, rebounding, shooting... the dude does it all 
can't believe this kid is only a sophomore! he's literally dunking on people left and right... i'm lowkey worried for the rest of the teams in the league because brady pettigrew seems unbeatable 
