Chi-Town Tip-Off: Friday Night Top Performers

<p>And just like that we have the first night of the Prep Hoops Circuit Chi-Town Tip-Off in the books. With just three rounds of games on Friday evening the action went by fast. However, we still were able to identify several top performers. Let’s dive on and breakdown six prospects that stood out this evening before we get right back in the gym to do it all again Saturday morning.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="939050" first="Darrin" last="Ames"] (Kenwood Academy 2023/Mac Irvin Fire 2023 EYBL): Ames is an athletic, smooth, 6’3" guard that truly can score it from all three levels. He has the consistent shooting stroke to get hot from deep and the strength to finish inside through contact. Very skilled offensive player that led Mac Irvin Fire with 18 points in a 20-point victory.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1173451" first="Noah" last="Campbell"] (Willowbrook H.S. 2023/All in Athletics 2023 Gold): Despite his 5’10" frame, Campbell may have been the toughest player on the floor on Friday night at the Chi-Town Tip-Off. The dynamic playmaker poured in 20 points in a loss to Mac Irvin Fire 2023 EYBL. He is excellent off of the dribble, has creative finishing ability inside, and can really shoot the basketball. Fun player to watch.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="868239" first="Cooper" last="Farrall"] (Culver Academy 2023/Team GRIII 2023 Elite): The 6’6" Farrall is no stranger to Prep Hoops top performers lists after a very strong start to the spring. On Friday evening Farrall scored 19 points getting it done from all over the floor in a dominating victory over M14 Hoops 2023 Adidas Gold.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="868218" first="Jalen" last="Hooks"] (Donda Academy 2023/Mac Irvin Fire 2023 EYBL): Since moving out west from Crispus Attucks H.S. in Indianapolis I admittedly haven’t seen much of this 4-star prospect. However, he played at a really high level on Friday night looking like a potential Top 100 prospect in the country. The 6’7" athletic wing showed good ball handling ability and finished at the rim consistently.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1282464" first="Malachi" last="Johnson"] (Guilford H.S. 2024/Team Rose 2024 3SSB): This is a prospect with the two-way potential that colleges coaches always are looking for. Johnson has the length and athleticism to be disruptive on the defensive end while having the skill level and shooting ability to fill it up offensively. Big time athlete!</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1157224" first="Mike" last="Jones"] (Rockford Auburn H.S. 2024/Team Rose 2024 3SSB): One of the most individual impressive prospects at the Chi-Town Tip-Off on Friday night, the 6'6" Jones showed why he is a Top 10 prospect in the Class of 2024 according to Prep Hoops Illinois. </p>