Holiday Tournament: Top Glue Guys
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 Holiday Tournament: Top Glue Guys! Sean Sullivan (St. Charles East) Sullivan is a…
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Continue ReadingIt 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 Holiday Tournament: Top Glue Guys!
Sean Sullivan (St. Charles East)
Sullivan is a versatile forward that can stretch the floor and is sneaky putting it on the deck.
Jacob Ittounas (Stevenson)
Ittounas is definitely the glue that holds Stevenson together. The senior wing does a little bit of everything including shooting and rebounding.
Sean Tumilty (Willowbrook)
This is a super tough and competitive guard that is the heart of Willowbrook’s team.
Mac Quast (Hinsdale Central)
Quast brings a lot of intangibles to the table as an undersized post. Can score, board, and is tough as nails.
Blake Ellingson Blake Ellingson 6'1" | SG Libertyville | 2021 IL (Libertyville)
This 6’2” guard is extremely crafty with the ball. He brings toughness and the ability to get to the free throw line.
Jason Bergstrom Jason Bergstrom 6'4" | SF Niles Notre Dame | 2020 State IL (Niles Notre Dame)
With so many high profile prospects on Notre Dame it is Bergstrom that holds it all together. On other teams he would have a much bigger role, but he is content on being the guy that holds everything together.
Moses Akinboboye (Niles North)
This Niles North thick bodied and undersized post outworks his opponents and plays bigger than his height with his all-out energy.
Cooper Bridges Cooper Bridges 6'3" | SG Plainfield North | 2020 State IL (Plainfield North)
Bridges is a tough and competitive wing that can shoot the ball. Does little things that sometimes go unnoticed.
Brian Tyler Brian Tyler 6'2" | SG Peoria Manual | 2021 IL (Peoria Manual)
Tyler is a player that brings athleticism in the backcourt and always seems to make a key play.
Justin Moore Justin Moore 6'2" | PG Bloom | 2020 State IL (Bloom)
Moore was a starter last year that has come off the bench with the addition Shumate. He still is a huge impact player for this team with his shooting, passing, and leadership.
Kyren Gardner (OPRF)
Gardner is a mighty mouse with is lack of size, but the toughness he brings to the table is huge. Rebounds and is a tough defender.
Colin Nelson Colin Nelson 6'3" | SG New Trier | 2020 State IL (St. Charles North)
Nelson is a lengthy spot up shooter who knows his role for SCN.
Trey Baker Trey Baker 5'8" | PG Mundelein | 2021 State IL (Mundelein)
Baker quietly produces for his squad. The lefty point guard hits open shots and is a winner.
Bryson Ivy Bryson Ivy 6'0" | SG Belleville East | 2021 State IL (Belleville East)
Ivy brings a lot of intensity to his team. Always seems to be around the basketball when we see them play.
Maurice Clay (Hyde Park)
Clay is a tough forward that consistently produces for Hyde Park.
Jovon White (Perspectives)
White is a thick bodied five man that rebounded and threw several outstanding outlet passes that led to buckets.
J. Caleb Slawinski (St. Joseph)
This small forward has quality size and can leave an impact on both ends of the floor.
Louis Perona Louis Perona 6'4" | SF Lane Tech | 2020 State IL (Lane Tech)
Perona does a little bit of everything, but is really productive as a wing rebounder.
Kendall Nichols (Morton)
High energy forward that runs the floor hard and can hit an open shot.
Michael Bobber (Andrew)
Power forward that is crafty as a scorer and rebounds well in his area.
Trey Davis Trey Davis 6'0" | PG St. Laurence | 2020 State IL (St. Laurence)
Davis is a spot up shooting threat that can knock down triples off the catch and push with speed.
Keon Mitchell (Eisenhower)
Uber bouncy four man that plays with a lot of energy and hits free throws.