Pure Sweat John A Logan Showcase Top 2025 & 2026 Performers
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Prep Hoops Illinois was in the house Sunday for the Pure Sweat John A Logan Showcase. This event featured many up and coming prospects from southern Illinois and a lot of new names emerged! Take a look here at Pure…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Illinois was in the house Sunday for the Pure Sweat John A Logan Showcase. This event featured many up and coming prospects from southern Illinois and a lot of new names emerged! Take a look here at Pure Sweat John A Logan Showcase Top 2025 & 2026 Performers!
Class of 2025
Alex Stell Alex Stell 6'9" | C Waterloo | 2025 State IL (Waterloo)
The Waterloo 6’9” 230 pound big man has flown under the radar by not being seen on the circuit after hearing some buzz about the numbers he put up as a freshman. In our first live opportunity to evaluate him we were extremely impressed. Big bodied five that was outstanding defensively swatting shots on a regular basis. Not a big time athlete, but he has a feel for timing on blocks both in the paint and he even rejected one on the perimeter. Hit a couple of threes showing nice touch although we thought he settled for a it a bit too much. Around the hoop he displayed good footwork and touch. Quality area rebounder on both ends. Great to get a look at this young big man from the 618!
Mitchel Edwards Mitchel Edwards 6'6" | PF Carmi | 2025 State IL (Carmi)
Edwards has quality size on the perimeter at the wing position standing at 6’6”. Played with a good activity level and showed he could score on drives putting it on the deck along with several threes.
Kyrese Lukens (Herrin)
Lukens is a lead guard who is listed at 5’11”. Liked what he brought to the table as a shifty ball handler that made passes in the lane dishing off to teammates along with seeing the floor in the open court. Solid jump shooter as well.
Drew Barrington Drew Barrington 6'0" | PG Carterville | 2025 State IL (Carterville)
Barrington didn’t shoot it quite as well as he usually does, but his playmaking was on full display. Pushed the tempo and displayed growth as a ball handler along with soft touch finishes on crafty layups and scoop shots.
Ethan Simmons (Crab Orchard)
Simmons put himself on the map with a nice outing showing he has a nose for being around the basketball. The 6’3” wing scored on slick takes and has easy bounce off the floor finishing above the rim. Potential as a shooter.
Grady Cox (Herrin)
Cox was a fun player that emerged at the showcase. Crisp movements and good athleticism for the 6’4” shooting guard. Toughness attacking the basket consistently finishing at the rim through contact. Overall makes heady plays getting on the glass and seemingly being in the right spot time after time in an up and down setting.
Jace Birney (Ballard Memorial, KY)
Birney showed some flashes at the camp early on hitting a pair of threes along with getting on the offensive boards for a put back. Very good glue guy.
Chandler Mueller Chandler Mueller 6'1" | SG Trenton Wesclin | 2025 IL (Trenton Wesclin)
The sophomore 6’0” combo guard was a competitive shot maker that loved to work in the 15-18 foot range for pull up jump shots. Also flashed as a passer including a sweet left handed dime.
Class of 2026
Gage Peterson Gage Peterson 6'6" | SF Waltonville | 2026 State IL (Waltonville)
Peterson is a young 6’4” wing that caught our attention throughout the event. Clean looking jump shot who also showed he could post up smaller wings. He had a sweet pick/roll finish. Quality defender that used his length both vertically and laterally.