Andrew Kretkowski
Uncommitted"2027 6’8 | 848-205-5945"
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Scout Report
Six-eight wings who can really shoot the three don't grow on trees in New Jersey high school ball, and that's exactly what's got six different Division I staffs circling St. Joseph Regional this fall. Andrew Kretkowski moves like a guard trapped in a forward's body, and that combination is why the offers keep stacking up even though he's still two years from signing day.
Background
Kretkowski grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey, and made the trip to St. Joseph Regional in Montvale, one of the state's premier basketball programs with a track record of producing D1 talent. He's part of a loaded Green Knights roster that includes 2027 combo guard Malcolm Price, already committed to Oregon State, which means Kretkowski has been developing in practices against high-level competition every single day. That environment matters — St. Joseph doesn't coddle prospects, and the program's reputation for pushing kids toward their ceiling shows up in how far Kretkowski has come physically and skill-wise. He's still just a sophomore, but the frame and feel already look like a kid built for this level.
Playing Style
Kretkowski plays with a guard's pace trapped inside a 6-8 frame, and that disconnect between size and skill is the first thing that jumps off the tape. He's comfortable putting the ball on the floor in space, using hesitation moves and change-of-direction dribbles that most forwards his height simply don't have in their bag. Off the catch, he's efficient — squares up quickly, doesn't need a ton of dribbles to get into his shot, and reads the floor well enough to know when to attack a closeout versus reset the offense. In pick-and-roll situations he can operate as either the screener or the ball handler, which gives St. Joseph's staff real flexibility in how they deploy him. Defensively, his length lets him guard multiple positions — he can slide out to cover wings or use his size to bother smaller ball handlers switching onto him. He's not yet a high-motor rebounder every possession, but the tools for him to become one are obviously there given his length and mobility.
Strengths
The shooting touch is the separator — for a player his size to already have a reliable perimeter stroke at this stage of development is rare, and it's the single biggest reason major conference programs are in on him early. His ball-handling in the open floor and in transition is advanced for a wing his height; he can bring the ball up against pressure and make decisions rather than just dumping it off. Coaches watching tape are drawn to his versatility on switches — length combined with lateral quickness lets him guard up or down a position without much drop-off. He also plays within structure well, understanding spacing and when to let the offense come to him instead of forcing plays.
Areas to Watch
Strength and physicality against bigger, more established frames will be the next hurdle — as he faces older, more physical wings and forwards, adding functional strength will help him finish through contact and hold position on the defensive end. Consistency on the glass is another area to sharpen; his length suggests he should be a more dominant rebounder than he currently is on a possession-to-possession basis. Polishing his shot selection off the dribble, rather than relying purely on catch-and-shoot opportunities, would round out an already intriguing offensive package.
Player Comparison
His blend of size, shooting touch and secondary ball-handling brings to mind a young Michael Porter Jr. in terms of frame and offensive versatility, though Kretkowski's game right now leans more on facilitation and floor reading than isolation scoring. The comparison fits because both are 6-8 wings who moved like guards before their bodies fully filled out, projecting as matchup problems for defenses that can't decide whether to guard them like a forward or a guard.
Recruitment
Kretkowski already holds six Division I offers — Arizona State, Florida State, Penn State, Rutgers, Old Dominion and Pepperdine — an impressive list for a player still two classes away from enrolling. Power Five programs like Florida State, Arizona State and Penn State getting involved this early signals that recruiting services may be undervaluing him relative to his actual ceiling, especially with him sitting at #158 nationally in the 2027 class. No commitment is imminent, and given his age, expect this recruitment to stay fluid with more offers likely to surface as he gets more exposure on the AAU circuit and in St. Joseph's loaded schedule. Playing alongside an Oregon State commit in Malcolm Price only raises his visibility, since scouts evaluating Price will inevitably get extended looks at Kretkowski too.
Projection
At the college level, Kretkowski projects as a stretch forward who can space the floor while also handling secondary playmaking duties, a valuable archetype in modern offenses that need shooting at every position. If the frame fills out and the defensive consistency catches up to the offensive tools, he has the physical profile — size, shooting, mobility — that translates to a legitimate pro trajectory, though that outcome is still speculative given how early he is in his development. Worst case, he's a high-major rotation piece who provides shooting and switchability off the bench; best case, he's a featured wing who stretches defenses from day one.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
St. Joseph
PREP SCHOOL
Offers
6
Arizona State
Florida State
Penn State
RutgersOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
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