Rankings sourced from 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals. Learn how we aggregate data →
Scout Report
A sophomore with 16 Power Conference offers and a frame that already fills out a 6-3 guard's wingspan. Bolingbrook hasn't produced this kind of combo guard buzz since before Brady Pettigrew ever picked up a ball, and he's only getting started.
Background
Pettigrew grew up in Bolingbrook, Illinois, a south suburb of Chicago with a basketball tradition that runs deep through its high school program. He's attended Bolingbrook High School throughout, developing in the same gym that's churned out Big Ten and high-major talent for years. On the AAU circuit he's built a reputation against older competition, which explains why college coaches started circling a kid who's still two years from a varsity letterman jacket in some programs. He currently shares the backcourt with Isaiah Rogers, a 2026 combo guard and Stanford commit, giving Pettigrew reps against and alongside a player who already knows what high-major speed looks like.
Playing Style
Pettigrew operates as a true combo guard — he can run offense out of ball screens or slide off the ball and work as a scorer, and that dual-threat ability is what separates him from most guards in his class. His tempo control stands apart from a typical 2028 prospect; he changes speeds in the half-court, using hesitation moves to freeze defenders before attacking downhill. Decision-making is advanced for his age group — he reads ball-screen coverage and consistently makes the right read, whether that's a pocket pass, a skip to the corner, or pulling up himself. Defensively he competes on the ball, using his frame to bother opposing guards and fight through screens rather than get lost in them. He's not a ball-stopper; the game flows through him without him needing to dominate touches, which is a mark of guards who translate well as they climb levels. There's already a physicality to his drives that lets him finish through contact rather than settling for floaters every time.
Strengths
His shot-creation off the dribble is the headline skill — he can pull up from mid-range or stretch it out beyond the arc with a quick, repeatable release. Pettigrew's vision in ball-screen actions lets him manipulate the second defender, and he's already shown the patience to let plays develop instead of forcing them. Coaches watching tape point to his frame projecting well at 6-3 with room to fill out, plus a motor that shows up in transition, where he pushes pace and finishes above the rim in space.
Areas to Watch
Adding strength will be the biggest swing factor — he needs to hold up physically against bigger, more seasoned guards as he moves into varsity minutes and eventually college strength programs. His efficiency from three needs to stay consistent as the looks get tougher and the attention from scouts increases; shot selection discipline will matter more each year. Continued reps as a true lead guard, running an offense from start to finish rather than playing alongside another primary ball-handler, will help clarify his ceiling at the point.
Player Comparison
His blend of change-of-pace scoring and pass-first instincts out of ball screens brings to mind a young Tyrese Haliburton stylistically, minus the current size difference — a guard who reads the game a step ahead and doesn't need to dominate the ball to control the possession. That feel for tempo and a willingness to set up teammates before looking for his own shot is the connective tissue between the two.
Recruitment
Sixteen D1 offers before his sophomore year closes says plenty — Arizona State, BYU, Cal, Florida, Florida State, Illinois, Missouri and USC headline a list that spans multiple Power Conferences, with eight more programs in the mix. No commitment has come yet, and given he's a 2028 prospect, there's no real urgency; expect this recruitment to play out over the next two to three years as his frame and skill set continue to develop. Illinois being in the picture is worth watching given the in-state ties to Bolingbrook, but at this stage every major program on his list is realistically in play.
Projection
Pettigrew projects as a high-major combo guard with the tools to eventually run point at that level, given his feel for the game and shot-creation ability. His ceiling depends heavily on physical development over the next two years — if he adds the strength to match his skill level, there's a legitimate path to being a multi-year starter at a Power Conference program and a name that shows up in NBA draft conversations down the road. The floor is still a quality high-major rotation guard, which for a 2028 prospect this early is a strong starting point.
Updated Oct 2, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Bolingbrook
PREP SCHOOL
Career Highlights
Welcome to the Ballislife NIL family Brady Pettigrew
Brady Pettigrew dropped a calm 25 and led his squad to a home dub
5⭐️ Sophomore was in his BAG Brady Pettigrew 26/4 in the W
Blessed to receive an offer from Seton Hall, Go pirates!!
Offers
16
Arizona State
BYU
Cal
Florida
Florida StateOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Social Activity
🏀 I’m hosting my Elite Youth Basketball Camp on November 22! Come work on your game with me and enjoy a day of basketball. We’re also giving away a PS5 and many more prizes!🎮 📍 Annerino Community Center, Bolingbrook ⏰ 12AM – 2:30PM | Ages 6–14 🎟️ Tickets: $25 Sponsored by Panini, Spalding, HOW, and coco5! See you there👋
I’m hosting my Elite Youth Basketball Camp on November 22! Come work on your game with me and enjoy a day of basketball. We’re also giving away a PS5 and many more prizes!!! 📍 Annerino Community Center, Bolingbrook ⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM | Ages 6–14 🎟️ Tickets: $25 Sponsored by Panini. See you there!
“The Problem Continues” EP2 drops tonight at 7pm 🚨 The Story Continues - Link In Bio #TheProblem
5 Star ⭐️ Brady Pettigrew becomes the first publicly documented high school athlete in Illinois history to sign an Panini NIL deal!