Region Rankings: 2021 Chicago North & Northwest Suburbs

Time to dive into our Region Ranking Series! In this series we will look at the best prospects from a specific area in the class of 2021! Here are our top Chicago North/Northwest Suburbs Prospects in the rising senior class!   #1 [player_tooltip player_id="529033" first="Max" last="Christie"] (Rolling Meadows) Christie leads an incredible group of prospects from the North and Northwest suburbs! He is the best college prospect in the state with tons of elite high-major programs coming after him. The Rolling Meadows shooting guard is a highly skilled wing that can get buckets from three levels. One of the best shooters in the state of Illinois with his feathery shot from all over the floor.   #2 [player_tooltip player_id="529038" first="Chris" last="Hodges"] (Schaumburg) Hodges is headed to Wisconsin and the Badgers got a good one early in the process. He is a strong five man that fits what the Big 10 post players look like. Scores around the hoop with efficiency, high level rebounder, and improved his face up game as his junior year went along.   #3 [player_tooltip player_id="765153" first="Louis" last="Lesmond"] (Niles Notre Dame) Lesmond transferred to Niles Notre Dame last season and immediately fit in. One of the premier shooters in the state from beyond the arc. The French small forward has an excellent perimeter shooting stroke. Also is a plus athlete that flashes that bounce playing above the rim and putting it on the deck at times.   #4 [player_tooltip player_id="920940" first="Anthony" last="Sayles"] (Niles Notre Dame) Sayles is the top point guard in the class. A position that he has held since the moment he stepped into high school. The Niles Notre Dame standout brings athleticism and toughness to the point guard spot. He can get downhill to score or dish. Better shooter than he is given credit.   #5 [player_tooltip player_id="821731" first="Jaylin" last="Gibson"] (Evanston) Gibson is the ultimate stat sheet stuffer in this class. The shooting guard does a little bit of everything on the floor. The strong bodied guard is a high level passer for an off guard. Makes excellent decisions off a live dribble. Powerful attacking the rim finishing with strength and athleticism in the paint. Capable shooter. Gets after it on the defensive end being able to defend four spots. Great rebounder for a guard.   #6 [player_tooltip player_id="765152" first="Troy" last="D’Amico"] (Niles North) D’Amico is one of the more underrated prospects from an offer standpoint. He is a skilled combo forward that can really shoot it from the perimeter. Very good three point shooter that passes well on the move and can put it on the deck. Rebounds and has a competitiveness to his game.   #7 [player_tooltip player_id="765154" first="Scottie" last="Ebube"] (Mundelein) Ebube is a physical five man that does his work in the paint. The Mundelein big man rebounds with his strong hands in traffic moving bodies with his big frame. Carves out space in the paint to score using his power game down low.   #8 [player_tooltip player_id="765160" first="Amar" last="Augillard"] (Zion Benton) This Zion Benton combo forward is an intriguing prospect with how productive he has been throughout his career. He can score both inside and out. Bully ball around the basket and has deep range on his three point shot. Very good rebounder for his size and position.   #9 [player_tooltip player_id="821736" first="Blake" last="Peters"] (Evanston) Peters is an elite shooter that has been one of the best snipers in the class from the moment he stepped on a court in Evanston as a freshman. Moves well without the ball and his shot prep is unmatched! Consistent accuracy from deep. His all-around game made strides during his junior year scoring better off the bounce and improving as a distributor.   #10 [player_tooltip player_id="920946" first="Conor" last="Enright"] (Mundelein) The Drake commit is a floor general that should be a quality player going forward in the Missouri Valley. The lead guard has a high basketball IQ, is a crisp passer, and makes open shots. Combines with Ebube to form one of the most lethal inside-outside duos in the state.   #11 [player_tooltip player_id="821747" first="Jalen" last="Butler"] (Niles North) Butler will get the keys to Niles North as their next star player. The senior played a quality Robin to [player_tooltip player_id="647090" first="Aquan" last="Smart"]’s Batman last season. Butler is a two way wing that brings toughness. He can defend multiple spots and is a solid spot up shooter.   #12 [player_tooltip player_id="920947" first="Kimahri" last="Wilson"] (Carmel) Wilson has been among the top group of point guards in this class for a while. We saw him go off late in the season in one game getting to the rim absolutely at will with his slick ball handling. Key for Wilson is developing his jumper.   #13 [player_tooltip player_id="765173" first="Walt" last="Mattingly"] (Deerfield) Mattingly is an intriguing combo forward with length. He can stretch the floor with his perimeter shot and is athletic enough to put it on the deck driving to the hoop.   #14 [player_tooltip player_id="765192" first="Jake" last="Wolf"] (Lake Forest Academy) Wolf is a skilled post that can score both on the block as well as facing up. Good hook shot with both hands and a soft touch around the hoop. He can stretch the floor with his shooting as well spotting up or working in the pick/pop.   #15 [player_tooltip player_id="765185" first="Julian" last="Campbell"] (Palatine) Campbell is one of the most unique prospects in the class. Built like an offensive tackle Campbell is a big boy that has skill being able to connect from three and improved as a low post scorer during his junior year.