Prep Hoops Illinois Top 250: Up & Coming Prospects

<p>What 2023 and 2024 prospects are emerging and showed their talents off at the Prep Hoops Top 250?  Check out some of those talents in <strong>Prep Hoops Illinois Top 250: Up and Coming Prospects</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="939079" first="Sonny" last="Williams"] (Niles Notre Dame – 2023)</strong></p> <p>Williams is one of the top point guards in the junior class in Illinois.  The Niles Notre Dame product is primed for a monster season after the graduation of their three senior stars from last year.  Creative ball handler that makes plays in the open floor and half court.  Silky smooth with the rock in his hands and can get it going from deep when hot.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1048319" first="Jayden" last="Martin"] (Joliet West – 2023)</strong></p> <p>Martin is a strong bodied guard that loves to use his physical gifts to his advantage by getting opponents on their heels and scoring in the paint or with 12-15 foot jumpers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="989268" first="DeAndre" last="Craig"] (Mt. Carmel – 2023)</strong></p> <p>Craig is a tough and physical point guard with a compact build.  He got to the charity stripe at a high rate which is one of the ways the Mt. Carmel guard loves to get his points.  Heady guard that makes winning plays.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1215291" first="Tyler" last="Smith"] (Leo – 2023)</strong></p> <p>Smith is coming off an excellent summer with both his high school team and Young &amp; Reckless where he put himself on the map.  Long and rangy guard that impacts the game on both ends.  Slick passer that has a passing feel while playing off the ball.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1295592" first="Hudson" last="Parker"] (West Chicago – 2024)</strong></p> <p>Parker is a sleeper guard in the 2024 class.  Crafty point guard that scores with his jump shot and creativity off the dribble.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1157213" first="Jaedin" last="Reyna"] (St. Rita – 2024)</strong></p> <p>Reyna is among the premier sophomore prospects in the state.  Elite passing guard that has such an advanced IQ for the game.  He showed that off at the top 250 camp.  Changes gears always keeping the defense guess along with being able to drill a three in the opponents face whenever he wants.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1048378" first="Jelani" last="McGregor"] (St. Rita – 2023)</strong></p> <p>McGregor had some buzz about him after the camp.  Long and rangy wing that transferred to the up and coming CCL power for his junior season.  Likes to finish at the cup with scoop shots and other athletic conversions.  Made a couple nice dishes as well.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="989273" first="Grant" last="Fridley"] (Trenton Wesclin – 2023)</strong></p> <p>Fridley is among the best juniors in southern Illinois.  The point guard played some off the ball at the camp displaying his ability to score against quality competition.  Good finisher whether he was running the floor or putting on the deck on his own.  He was adept at finishing in traffic.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1157205" first="Dekwon" last="Brown"] (Limestone – 2024)</strong></p> <p>Brown is one of the top sophomores in the state regardless of position.  He is a big time scorer that can get buckets from all three levels.  He showed the Chicago basketball scene what he is all about with his shifty handles and lethal multi-level scoring ability.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1285491" first="Quentin" last="McCoy"] (Lindblom – 2024)</strong></p> <p>McCoy had a rock solid summer with the Fire and played well at the Top 250 camp.  Displayed nice passing ability and played with a good pace.  Projectable frame and his best basketball is ahead of him.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1140553" first="Simon" last="Weisserman"] (Lake Forest Academy – 2023)</strong></p> <p>Weisserman is primed for a breakout season.  The 6’7” combo forward is a knock down three point shooter that has such an easy stroke off the catch.  Crisp passer, athletic pop, and plus positional size.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1285496" first="Jason" last="Jakstys"] (Yorkville – 2024)</strong></p> <p>Wiry big man that has legit height already at 6’8”.  He is definitely a 2024 center to track.  Mobile five that runs the floor, flashes offensive skill, rebounds, and has some pop around the hoop.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1285518" first="Nick" last="Feather"] (Heyworth – 2024)</strong></p> <p>Feather is another big boy at 6’7”.  He has a thick body and is a consistent presence on the boards.</p>