Thanksgiving Week: Senior Sleepers
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PHI took in a full week of games across the state during Thanksgiving tournaments. Time to look back at what we saw including here in Thanksgiving Week: Senior Sleepers! KJ Cobb KJ Cobb 6'0" | SG Perspectives | 2023 State…
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Continue ReadingPHI took in a full week of games across the state during Thanksgiving tournaments. Time to look back at what we saw including here in Thanksgiving Week: Senior Sleepers!
KJ Cobb KJ Cobb 6'0" | SG Perspectives | 2023 State IL (Perspectives)
The big bodied Cobb had a great start to their opener. Powerfully built 6’1” guard that loves to play bully ball, get out in the open floor, and use his pull up game from two and three.
Tyson Swanson Tyson Swanson 6'2" | SG Metamora | 2023 State IL (Metamora)
Swanson is as steady as they come. He isn’t necessarily going to blow you away with physical tools, but he is always in the right spot at the right time. Good finishing guard in the paint on nifty layups. Excellent rebounding guard that has a mid-range game. Very good small college prospect.
Drew Tucker (Metamora)
Tucker is a crafty scoring guard that plays a complementary role for Metamora, but against Winter Haven had a breakout game netting 16 points. Gets to the line at a high rate.
Jelani McGregor Jelani McGregor 6'3" | SF Phillips | 2023 State IL (Phillips)
McGregor is a prospect that we have known about for a while, but spent last year in Indiana after his early career at Lake Forest Academy. Rangy small forward that has a feathery mid-range game and can defend multiple positions. Went for 15 points against East Peoria.
Austin Robinson Austin Robinson 6'4" | C Springfield Lanphier | 2023 State IL (Springfield Lanphier)
Robinson is a 6’6” center that will make for an excellent small college big man. He rebounds well in his area and is efficient with his touches in the paint using a nice spin move along with flashing from mid-range. He had 13 points and 10 rebounds against Miller Career Academy.
Donovan Juzang (Marian Catholic)
Angular combo guard that showed flashes in the Chicago Heights championship game. Liked what he did getting to the rim and playing with a high-motor.
Jeremy Harrington Jeremy Harrington 6'5" | PF Chicago Curie | 2023 State IL (Curie)
Harrington is such a productive big man. Thick bodied post that is a little undersized mauls on the offensive glass and is an efficient around the hoop finishing. Huge fan of what he will bring to a small college or JUCO.
Mason Blanco Mason Blanco 6'2" | SG Oswego East | 2023 State IL (Oswego East)
Blanco is a tough wing that was excellent in the championship game at Hoops 4 Healing. He lit up West Aurora for 15 points scoring with his athleticism and toughness in transition and on cuts.
Bryce Shoto Bryce Shoto 5'6" | PG Plainfield Central | 2023 State IL (Oswego East)
Shoto was a key transfer for Oswego East. He is exactly what this group needed. A heady guard that can get others involved while mixing in floaters and open threes.
Ryan Johnson Ryan Johnson 6'6" | PF Oswego East | 2023 State IL (Oswego East)
Johnson shot it very well in the championship game against West Aurora. Really like his size, shot making, and athleticism combo at the small college level.