Hard Work Live: Top Illinois Shooters

<p>Who were the top shooters from the state of Illinois at the <strong>Hard Work Live</strong> event this past weekend in Madison?   We look at the sharp shooters from the PrepHoops Circuit event here!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG DeAndre Turner (Illinois Blaze 17U)</strong></p> <p>Turner opened up the Hard Work tournament in style with his three point shooting knocking down an array of threes in the first half of their opening game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Garrett Greene (All-In Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <p>Greene is a rangy two guard from the 2021 class that can fill it up from deep.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Antoine Bloxton (The Work Foundation 17U)</strong></p> <p>Bloxton has a versatile all-around game from the two guard spot, but we were definitely impressed with the way he shot it.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SF Scott Lanier (The Work Foundation 17U)</strong></p> <p>Lanier is a rangy forward that lets it fly with a lot of ease from three.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PG Beau Frericks (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>One of the top shooters in the state!  This Cary-Grove junior is a crisp three point shooting point guard.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SF Paul Zilinskas (ET21 Buckeyes 17U)</strong></p> <p>Skilled small forward showed versatility over the weekend, but his strength above all else remains his knock down shooting.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>G Brandon Malone (Hoops4Health 17U)</strong></p> <p>Malone is an athletic combo guard that was a big time shooting threat pulling up and off the catch.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Jack Vasilopoulos (Hoops4Health 17U)</strong></p> <p>Another shooter on Hoops4Health was this kid as he was lights out drilling threes in bunches.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Leondre Townsen (Illinois Vipers 17U)</strong></p> <p>Townsen displayed a versatile all-around game, but as the game went on his ability to create his own shot from deep stood out.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Tyriel Nelson (Illinois Vipers 17U)</strong></p> <p>Unsigned senior guard that more than proved to be an adequate three point shooter knocking down a handful in a Saturday night win.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SF Ryan Sucha (Team RWA 16U)</strong></p> <p>Sucha is a wing with size on the perimeter, toughness, and is a sniper when spotting up!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Brandon Burns (Fundamental U 16U)</strong></p> <p>Burns is a shot making guard that can create his own shot or do it off the catch particularly from the corners.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG James Dent (Capital City Teamwork 16U)</strong></p> <p>Dent was among the top prospects at the event period and his sharp shooting is a big reason why!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Cameron Mallory (Illinois T-Wolves 17U)</strong></p> <p>Mallory is a long and rangy wing with a plus looking shot.  Classic 3 &amp; D wing!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Nicholas Galati (Sharks Basketball Academy 16U)</strong></p> <p>Galati kept the Sharks in the game with several key jumpers including a tough three toward the end of the game!</p>