Dylan McGhee, a rising star in the 2028 class with Top 5 potential
There’s a certain type of prospect that doesn’t just produce, they announce themselves. Class of 2028 wing/forward Dylan McGhee is quickly becoming one of those names.
Standing 6’9” with a versatile skillset and natural feel for the game, McGhee has steadily built momentum as one of the most intriguing long-term prospects in his class. This past season at DNA Prep Academy under Head Coach Frank Robinson, he embraced the challenge of competing on the Grind Session, a national stage that consistently puts players against elite programs and high-major talent. McGhee didn’t just hold his own, he stood out.
Originally discovered by Team Inland’s grassroots director, McGhee’s trajectory is pointing sharply upward. With his combination of size, fluidity, and upside, many evaluators already view him as a potential top-20 player in the 2028 class. As he gears up for the AAU season on the Puma PRO16 circuit, the exposure and expectations are only set to grow.
In this interview, McGhee opens up about his development, mindset, and what’s fueling his rapid rise.
Talk about your past high school season at DNA Prep Academy (CA), talk about how your coaches helped with your development
DM: “This past season at DNA Prep academy was the best season I had and the best thing to ever happen to me. It saved me from transferring to a school that wouldn’t care about my development and I would be stuck. I got blessed with the coaching staff that I did including Frank Robinson and Scoop Jardine. They helped me develop by putting us in the best competition in all of high school basketball and let us see what it was like at the top. Playing against better players you’re gonna get better. They told me what I needed to work on and helped me work on it. From a physical standpoint they helped me gain 30 pounds in one season”
What was it like playing on the Grind Session?
DM: “You're playing a top 10 team or player every game in high level competition. If you can hoop you can hoop no excuses. I had a way better season than anyone ever thought I would have. I was one of the youngest in the grind session and finished in top 5 for blocks per game.I think I made a lot of people who doubted me rethink their decisions .It really made me open my eyes and see that I can compete with that competition and possibly be a top 5 player in the future”
What did you learn about yourself as a player this past season?
DM: “The things I learned about myself while playing in the grind session with DNA is that I doubt myself way too much and I’m better than I think, the way everyone was talking about me made me see how great I could actually be, but I have to live up to the hype. I also learned that I could be the number one playing in my class if I keep being obsessed with getting better”
Going into this grassroots season playing with Team Inland on the Puma PRO16 circuit, what are you looking forward to the most?
DM: “The things I’m looking forward to the most with this AAU season on the PRO16 circuit is the amount of college coaches I will be playing in front of. I finally get to show what I have to offer. I’m also excited to put my name out there so I can move up the rankings and possibly be top 10 by the end of the season”
What are your goals?
DM: “My goals for this grassroots season is to really get on the rankings and get offers, and mostly make the most of what I have because I have been waiting for an opportunity like this and it’s here, so I’m not gonna waste it”
Written by Alex Karamanos | April 17, 2026