Battle at the Lakes: Top Illinois Shooters

<p>Who were the best shooters that we saw at <strong>Battle at the Lakes</strong> from the state of Illinois?  It was a good group of perimeter shooters!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Kyndall Davis (All-In Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <p>Davis has always been an adequate shooter, but this past weekend was the best we have ever seen the Bogan wing shoot it from three.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Dante Maddox (Young &amp; Reckless 17U)</strong></p> <p>Maddox is a sniper from deep.  More of a scorer than pure shooter, but when he gets set and elevation off the floor it is usually going in.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Josh Holmes (Young &amp; Reckless 17U)</strong></p> <p>The De La Salle standout shot it very well over the weekend.  Plus three point shooter that compliments his all-around scoring game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tristen Phillips (TS Wolverines 17U)</strong></p> <p>Phillips is a smaller point guard that was outstanding letting it fly from three on Saturday morning hitting an array of threes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jayden Johnson (Fundamental U 17U)</strong></p> <p>Johnson drilled seven triples in the semis to send his team to the championship game with a win over Wisconsin Playground.  One of the best pure strokes in the class.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Connor Kochera (Fundamental U 17U)</strong></p> <p>This St. Viator small forward is also an outstanding perimeter shooter for Fundamental U.  Most effective as a spot up shooter that moves well without the ball to get open.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Johnny Close (Team Rose 17U)</strong></p> <p>Close is a pure shooter that has a consistent stroke every time.  One of the best three point shooters in the class.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Davis Walker (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Walker is a scorer with a plus jumper mid-range and stretched it to three with some consistency against Sizzle.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Beau Frericks (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Walker’s teammate might be the best shooter in the 2020 class.  Elite three point shooter that also is very effective on one dribble pull ups.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Connor Webb (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Webb is the prototype three and D wing that has really improved as a three point shooter over the last few years.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Rron Thaci (Big 3 Basketball 17U)</strong></p> <p>Thaci is a floor spacing combo forward with strength that has a good looking stroke from three.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>John Poulakidas (Young &amp; Reckless 16U)</strong></p> <p>Poulakidas was in a zone in the quarterfinals dropping 32 points including a ton of threes with his sweet lefty jumper!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Paul Zilinskas (ET21 Buckeyes 17U)</strong></p> <p>This small forward has always been a plus shooter, but now he is finding more ways to get his shot off and create space.</p>