Most Intriguing Prospects: Urbana vs Lake Forest Academy

<p>In an early morning game on Saturday Urbana and Lake Forest Academy tangled in an Illinois battle at the Kevin Brown Tournament of Champions.  It was all Urbana on this day as they cruised to a 59-37 victory.  Here are our <strong>Most Intriguing Prospects: Urbana vs Lake Forest Academy</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Bryson Tatum (Urbana – 2020)</strong></p> <p>Tatum is a broad shouldered 6’2” two guard that plays bigger than his height with his strength and length.  Powerful slasher that uses his physicality around the rim.  Had a sweet give and go finish.  Also shot it from three knocking down a pair from deep.  Quality perimeter defender that can check all three perimeter positions at the high school level.  Went for 13 points.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Christopher Cross (Urbana – 2020)</strong></p> <p>Cross is a crafty left handed 6’2” senior wing that makes tough layups in the paint.  He has a feel for scoring with creativity at the rim.  Solid rebounder from his wing spot.  He had 8 points.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Mario Turner (Urbana – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Turner put his name on the map in this one scoring 15 points.  The 6’1” junior guard was a plus shooter from the perimeter knocking in three triples.  Also had a nice coast to coast take in his big game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jeremiah Hamilton (Urbana – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Hamilton only scored 4 points, but we came away intrigued with his upside as a prospect.  At 6’7” he has long arms and mobility in the paint.  Shot blocking presence and showed flashes on the glass getting a put back.  One to track long term.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Michael Nowak (Lake Forest Academy – 2022)</strong></p> <p>Nowak emerged this week for LFA as a shooting threat.  When several of their higher ranked 2022 prospects didn’t have great weeks it was Nowak who made an impression.  The 6’4” wing is a plus shooter off the catch from three and also hit a baseline jumper for his 11 points. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Shaedon Simpson (Lake Forest Academy – 2022)</strong></p> <p>Simpson had a solid week for LFA.  It might not show in his scoring production, but there is a lot to like here as a prospect.  The sophomore has a long and rangy frame at 6’4” which helps him on the defensive end.  Extremely active player that has a nose for the basketball.  Good rebounder for a wing.  Capable shooter from deep.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jake Wolf (Lake Forest Academy – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Wolf stands at 6’8” with the ability to anchor on the block.  Sound post moves and has decent mobility.  Pounds the offensive glass for put backs.</p>