Illinois Wolves 17U vs 16U Scrimmage Standouts

<p>PHI is back with another set of Illinois Wolves scrimmage evaluations.  This has been a great way to see top notch talent go head to head.  Check out the latest in <strong>Illinois Wolves 17U vs 16U Scrimmage Standouts</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="529033" first="Max" last="Christie"] (Rolling Meadows – 2021)</strong></p> <p>The state’s top senior was magnificent in this scrimmage.  Christie did about whatever he wanted on the offensive end.  The Michigan State commit displayed such fluid ball handling getting where he wanted on the floor to operate.  He drove several times with ease going past his defender for finishes at the cup including explosive jams.  Most of his damage in this setting was off the bounce, but he did drill one feathery deep three.  Liked how he would grab defensive rebounds and push in transition showing a nice passing feel with crisp dishes to teammates which led to points.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="765154" first="Scottie" last="Ebube"] (Mundelein – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Ebube is headed to Southern Illinois next year and wow did the Missouri Valley Conference school get an impactful big man.  The Mundelein five man is a big and bruising presence on the interior.  He overpowered pretty much every defender that was thrown at him.  Powerful finishes at the hoop throwing down dunks with strength on a handful of occasions.  Worked well in screen/roll situations and sealed on the block.  Volume rebounder that snatches them at their high point in traffic.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920946" first="Conor" last="Enright"] (Mundelein – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Enright will be signing his NLI in a couple weeks with Drake.  The future Bulldogs lead guard is a tough and high IQ guard that makes the right decisions with the ball.  Extra pass for a better shot.  Creative in the lane with solid handles and put pressure on opposing guards defensively.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="765153" first="Louis" last="Lesmond"] (Niles Notre Dame – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Lesmond is one of the top shooters in the state and the Harvard commit showed that skill off extensively in this game.  Plus size for position and he is a knock down shooter hitting four of them.  Both off the catch and creating on his own.  Mixed in a runner and transition dunk.  Also liked how he passed it in the half court.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="920974" first="Landon" last="Moore"] (Bloomington – 2021)</strong></p> <p>Moore is a lead guard that is most effective sometimes playing off the ball.  Drilled several threes spotting up in this game.  On the ball he was effective in the drive/kick, made sound decisions in pick/roll, and had a nice and-1 finish.  Moore is the only 2021 that remains uncommitted.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863582" first="Jaden" last="Schutt"] (Yorkville Christian – 2022)</strong></p> <p>The #2 overall prospect in the state of Illinois put on an absolute show!  The shooting guard was lights out with his perimeter stroke.  Drilled four threes including several super deep pull up ones.  Clean and easy shooting mechanics.  Hit several mid-range jumpers as well.  His handles have really improved which sets up his shot.  Bouncy wing can do so many things on the offensive end.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863587" first="Jalen" last="Quinn"] (Tuscola – 2022)</strong></p> <p>Quinn is the top point guard prospect in the 2022 class.  The lefty from central Illinois was outstanding as a distributor.  He is a creative passer that can dish with either hand equally well.  Bullet passes in traffic, drive/kick dimes, back door passes, and dump off passes.  He was so good as a passer!  Also hit a couple mid-range jumpers including a step back.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="925183" first="Braden" last="Huff"] (Glenbard West – 2022)</strong></p> <p>Huff is a long and rangy left handed power forward that recently moved into the top 5 overall in the class of 2022.  Great skill level for his size being able to push in transition off defensive rebounds.  Finished and was fouled on a couple of moves down low.  Defensively he blocks and alters shots.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="925190" first="Cooper" last="Noard"] (Glenbrook South – 2022)</strong></p> <p>Noard had a nice showing in this scrimmage.  Drilled a trio of threes along with being fouled on another.  The point guard also used his shifty handles in traffic converting a finger roll layup along with a give/go one.</p>