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<p>The math is simple, with eighty-six teams in the 2026 division and each team plays four games apiece: 344 exciting games. I watched six games on Friday night, was in the gym for twelve hours on Saturday, and then eight on Sunday. A lot of times I was watching two games at once; the first half of one the second half of another. Seeing every game is tough, even with multiple scouts in the gym. </p>
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<p>Seeing the prospects with names is not the only goal. Seeking out the kids with the best performances or the games with the best matchups, is always a solid game plan. I can tell you every scout probably wants to see the ones who can rise to capture the moment, those are exciting ones to see.</p>
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<p>In that vein let's Instead of a traditional 'All-Tournament' team, where someone might get left out. Let's create a working list or a living document where I encourage all to DM me, if a name doesn't appear below that should be. Therefore, this is a watch-list, where we all should have these prospects on our radars to keep checking back in overtime. They are after all freshman with a lot of growth and development to come in the near future. </p>
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<p><strong>Prospect Watch List:</strong> </p>
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<p>Jayden Sidney 6'1" G Curie IL - Aquafina </p>
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<p>Tyler Michalski 5'9" Greendale WI - Chapman Academy South</p>
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<p>Travis Marks 6'1" G Illinois - Flight Athletics </p>
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<p>Aiden Perkins 5'11" G Illinois - Flight Athletics </p>
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<p>Bryce Perry 6'1" G Illinois - Flight Athletics</p>
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<p>Charlie Pomis 6'1" W Hersey IL - Ignite </p>
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<p>Tony Balaganayi 6'2" W Palatine IL - Ignite </p>
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<p>Evan Downer 6'4" W Palatine IL - Ignite </p>
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<p>Ramie Shelton 6'1" G Hillcrest IL - Aquafina </p>
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<p>Michael Zestoupil 6'3" W Tomah WI - WI Truth </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1048314' first='Jordan' last='Brown'] 5'9" G Hammond Morton IL - Next Level </p>
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<p>Kenny Peters 5'9" Victor Andrew IL - Next Level </p>
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<p>Sam McDaniels 6'3" Warsaw IN - OPS </p>
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<p>Julian Wells 6'0" Pardeeville WI - Wisconsin Truth </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2823126' first='Joe' last='Niego'] 6'3" W Brother Rice IL - Mike Glennon Elite </p>
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<p>Ryan Lawlor 5'11" G Marist IL - Mike Glennon Elite </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598754' first='Marshawn' last='Cocroft'] 6'0" G Aurora Catholic - Illinois Attack </p>
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<p>Andy Saur 6'4" W Bradford WI - Wisconsin Elite </p>
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<p>Jaxson Moss 6'3" W Racine Park - Wisconsin Elite </p>
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<p>Jack Lux 6'0″ G Crown Point (IN) Region Force</p>
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<p>DJ Hennings 5'9" G Tosa West WI - ABP Athletics </p>
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<p>Messiah Chambers 6'1 G Tosa West - ABP Athletics </p>
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<p>Gabe Vinson 5'9" G Pius XL - ABP Athletics </p>
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<p>Jayson Kowalski 6'2″ G Pius XL - Pro Lane BC </p>
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<p>Isaiah McKenny 6'0″ G Mundelien (IL) All in Athletics<strong> </strong></p>
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<p>Collin Sinclair 6'1″ G Orchard Farm (MO) Mavericks Elite</p>
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The math is simple, with eighty-six teams in the 2026 division and each team plays four games apiece: 344 exciting games. I watched six games on Friday night, was in the gym for twelve hours on Saturday, and then eight on Sunday. A lot of times I was watching two games at once; the first half of one the second half of another. Seeing every game is tough, even with multiple scouts in the gym.
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