Chicago Elite Classic: Stock Risers
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The Chicago Elite Classic was filled with 10 games featuring high level basketball from Chicago and the suburbs. PHI was in the house from start to finish. We break down the event from all angles including here in Chicago Elite…
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Continue ReadingThe Chicago Elite Classic was filled with 10 games featuring high level basketball from Chicago and the suburbs. PHI was in the house from start to finish. We break down the event from all angles including here in Chicago Elite Classic: Stock Risers!
Dalton Scantlebury Dalton Scantlebury 6'8" | PF Lane Tech | 2025 State IL (Lane Tech – 2025)
Scantlebury has a lot of intriguing tools to work with as a sophomore power forward. He is a very good shot blocker that has a feel for it. Good area rebounder. Crafty finisher around the hoop especially when on the move in the pick/roll. Ball mover as a big man making several nice passes. Finished with 16 points.
Justin Bowen Justin Bowen 6'5" | SF Lincoln Park | 2025 State IL (OPRF – 2025)
Bowen just produces. The sophomore wing is a well built small forward that brought scoring off the bench for Oak Park. Finishes well in the paint and in the open floor. Did hit a corner three. Solid all-around skill potential here as he scored 16 points.
Max Johnson Max Johnson 5'10" | PG Oak Park River Forest | 2024 State IL (OPRF – 2024)
Johnson was on fire to begin the game! The point guard got out in transition with his speed and then drained three early bombs to give his team some early momentum getting their crowd behind him. Solid passer and like his active hands on the defensive end. Johnson had 13 points.
Brady Kunka Brady Kunka 6'4" | SG Benet Academy | 2023 State IL (Benet – 2023)
Kunka is a strong bodied two guard that is going to be an excellent small college player at the next level. Sound shooter who hit four of them in this one along with using his toughness to finish at the rim for 20 points.
Brayden Fagbemi Brayden Fagbemi 5'10" | PG Neuqua Valley | 2023 State IL (Benet – 2023)
Fagbemi showed a high IQ passing the rock and setting up his teammates throughout their win. Plays with nice pace and makes sound decisions in the half court. Mixed in a couple crafty drives and is a capable shooter netting 9 points.
Lee Marks Lee Marks 6'6" | SF Mt. Carmel | 2024 State IL (Mt. Carmel – 2024)
Marks is a rangy small forward that we were monitoring closely. Versatile defender that can play inside and out. Did most of his damage on the offensive glass and finishing around the rim on slick takes taking it right at the hoop going for 16 points. D1s should monitor him.
Jackson Kotecki Jackson Kotecki 6'9" | PF Saint Ignatius | 2023 State IL (St. Ignatius – 2024)
The Miami (OH) commit is a face up four man that had a nice first half against Gonzaga. It was nice to see him rim run, use his spin move in the paint, and get on the offensive glass. Also had a nice dunk on a dump off pass. Struggled in the second half but still had 14 points.
Chikasi Ofoma Chikasi Ofoma 6'6" | C Curie | 2023 State IL (Curie – 2023)
Top uncommitted post in the state was really the only bright spot for Curie in their loss. Strong bodied and undersized post plays with a lot of energy on the glass. Scored his buckets on junk plays around the hoop and on the offensive glass. Works well out of the dunker spot and is a solid defender. Went for 11 points.
Marcus Pigram Marcus Pigram 6'3" | SG Whitney Young | 2023 State IL (Whitney Young – 2023)
The Citadel signee had a solid all-around outing for the Dolphins in their win. Scoring 12 points he was effective working in the mid-range on runners and short jumpers along with getting to the charity stripe.
Sam Lewis Sam Lewis 6'5" | SF Oak Park River Forest | 2023 State IL (Simeon – 2023)
Toledo commit looked very comfortable in his first big game with Simeon. Wing with good size, strength, and athleticism. Played well in transition above the rim on dunks and slashed with aggressiveness to the rim. Best we have seen him in a while as he scored 20 points.
Tyler Smith Tyler Smith 6'2" | SG Wheaton Academy | 2025 State IL (Kenwood – 2023)
Great outing for Smith in a primetime game. More of an off guard, but with Ames in foul trouble he played quite a bit on the ball and made good reads for assists in the half court while still getting his buckets especially on dump off passes. Hit a couple threes along with slashing to the rim for 17 points.
Justus McNair Justus McNair 6'3" | SG Joliet West | 2024 State IL (Joliet West – 2024)
McNair has been quietly outstanding to begin his junior campaign. The Fears brothers get the attention, but McNair has established himself as a no doubt LM/MM prospect. Plus shooter off the catch drained two of them early in the contest and had it going from there. Seems to always make the smart play. He had 16 points.