Holiday Tournament: Small College Gems

<p>It was a busy week of basketball action over the holiday season!  Let’s now examine the superlatives from the events that we attended.  Here are our <strong>Holiday Tournament: Small College Gems</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Chase Monkemeyer (St. Charles East)</strong></p> <p>Monkemeyer is a tough and physical forward that is a plus shooter from three.  Has a lot of intangibles that project well toward the small college level.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Matthew Kaznikov (Stevenson)</strong></p> <p>Kaznikov proved his ability to score as well as do all the little things that he usually brings to the table in Stevenson’s opening round win at Hinsdale Central.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Everett Stubblefield (Willowbrook)</strong></p> <p>Stubblefield is a small scoring guard that can put up points in a hurry!  Did just that with a huge scoring outburst in their first round game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Elijah Watson (TF South)</strong></p> <p>Watson is a face up four man that is efficient around the hoop and brings plus athleticism to the table at the small college level.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Albert Jones (Richards)</strong></p> <p>Jones is your classic junk yard dog undersized post.  He makes up for his lack of ideal height with his toughness and physicality.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Josh Preston (Geneva)</strong></p> <p>Preston has already committed to the University of Chicago and will make an impact there with his athleticism and strength as a face up four.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Kayman Hopkins (Fremd)</strong></p> <p>Hopkins is a bouncy four man that is quick to the offensive glass.  Without question would be an excellent small college player.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tommy Ferriter (Lockport)</strong></p> <p>Ferriter is a scoring wing that brings a good frame and solid skill level to the table.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Adnan Sarancic (Warren)</strong></p> <p>Strong bodied four man that is efficient around the cup and rebounds well for his size.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Elijah Pickens (Curie)</strong></p> <p>Pickens is a pest on the defensive end.  Offensively he gets Curie into their sets and can score on occasion.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ryan Weir (Pontiac)</strong></p> <p>Weir is an undersized four man that is the ideal small college big man with his productivity and feel scoring.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cawhan Smith (Collinsville)</strong></p> <p>Smith is a quick lead guard that pushes it in the open floor, makes others better, and hits open shots.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Finn Walsh (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <p>Walsh is a speedy point guard that loves to get out in the open floor and is an adequate three point shooter.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Grant Niego (Lyons)</strong></p> <p>Niego can flat out play!  The point guard has gotten stronger and is a sound marksman from deep!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Conor Glennon (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <p>Gritty point guard that is the ultimate leader at the point.  He gets others involved with his passing.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Garrett Horner (Wheaton North)</strong></p> <p>Horner can really shoot it from three.  That was on full display at Jack Tosh with his three point barrage off the catch!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Robert Nocek (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <p>Undersized four man that hits the offensive glass and understands angles in the post.</p>