Hard Work Live: Top Illinois Stock Boosters

<p>This weekend in Madison was a great chance to find some under the radar talent.  Here we dive into some of the ranked prospects that we had already seen, but will most likely see a boost in the next ranking after a strong performance at <strong>Hard Work Live</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Daniel Gilbreath (All-In Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <p>Gilbreath is a 6’3” shooting guard who plays bigger than his height with his length and angular build.  He slithers through the defense and has a knack for finding the weak spot and going right through it like a running back.  Burst through the hole and finishes well maneuvering the ball around the rim.  High-motor kid that will have to work on his jump shot going forward, but he can really get to the hoop off the bounce.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Antoine Bloxton (The Work Foundation 17U)</strong></p> <p>Bloxton was one of the top performers at the event.  He went off on Friday night as the Bogan standout scored in a variety of ways.  Pull ups, threes, drives, and transition scores.  Very smooth offensive player with D1 talent.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SG Leondre Townsen (Illinois Vipers 17U)</strong></p> <p>Townsen is an unsigned senior out of Corliss who made a name for himself during his high school career, but was even better on Saturday night dropping 38 points.  He opened the eyes of college coaches too as they started to wonder over to his court as the scoring barrage continued.  He drilled tough threes and had monster jams!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PF Ola Ajiboye (Team RWA 16U)</strong></p> <p>He might have only scored 10 points or so, but we are big fans of this kids game.  He runs the floor so well as a power forward.  Protects the rim blocking shots and fights on the glass despite his lack of strength.  Sound shooter with range stretching out to three.  Will move up from his current #39 spot in the next update.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>G AJ Coleman (Team RWA 16U)</strong></p> <p>Coleman is a combo guard with length.  Strong jab step and mid-range jumper are one of his go to moves.  Plus defender that plays with intensity on that end of the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SF Andrew Johnson (Illinois T-Wolves 16U)</strong></p> <p>Johnson is a wing that can really score it.  Upside because of his ability to get buckets in multiple ways using his jump shot, slashing, crashing the glass, and running the floor hard in transition.</p>