Chi Town Tip Off: 16U Prospects To Watch
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Which prospects are poised to impress this weekend at the Chi Town Tip Off? Drew Daoust Drew Daoust 6'2" | PG Southern Door | 2025 State WI — CG — Wisconsin Crusaders Daoust did some really impressive things last spring…
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Drew Daoust Drew Daoust 6'2" | PG Southern Door | 2025 State WI — CG — Wisconsin Crusaders
Daoust did some really impressive things last spring and summer for the Wisconsin Crusaders. I really love how versatile the combo guard is. If his teammates are scoring well, Daoust is more than happy to sit back and facilitate. But make no mistake: If Daoust needs to score, he is more than capable of doing it. This past high school season, the Wisconsin Crusaders standout proved himself as a dangerous three-level scorer.
Joel Saah Joel Saah 6'1" | PG Armstrong | 2026 State MN — PG — Real Phenom
Saah is a name for college programs to keep an eye on. The point guard is a super slick slasher and passer. When he has the ball in his hands, the Real Phenom standout is capable of making some impressive plays. I like how creative Saah is around the rim. He does a really nice job of knifing around the defense and getting difficult layups to fall. Saah is a prospect I look forward to watching this weekend.
Finn Norman Finn Norman 6'6" | PF Woodbury | 2025 State MN — PF — Real Phenom
Norman is an imposing power forward for Real Phenom. Standing at 6-foot-6, Norman is a versatile prospect who is capable of doing many different things on the offensive end of the court. He handles the ball well and is capable of finishing over smaller defenders in the paint. Norman is also able to make a significant impact on defense. The PF is an outstanding rebounder and does a really good job of using his long arms to protect the rim.
Keegan Van Kauwenberg Keegan Van Kauwenberg 6'3" | CG Kaukauna | 2025 State WI — SG — Wisconsin Crusaders
I saw flashes of greatness in Van Kauwenberg last spring. The Wisconsin Crusaders standout is one of the best shooters in Wisconsin’s 2025 class. If the shooting guard gets an inch of space from beyond the arc, Van Kauwenberg immediately becomes incredibly dangerous. He isn’t just a long range shooter, either. Van Kauwenberg is a talented scorer from all three levels on the floor.
Anton Strenlnikov Anton Strenlnikov 6'6" | C Lake Zurich | 2025 State IL — C — All In Athletics
Strelnikov hs developed into one of the best centers in the state of Illinois, regardless of class. In a sense, the All In Athletics standout is a bit of an old school prospect. He uses his rare combination of size and footwork to get buckets in the paint. I like how Strelnikov isn’t ever in a rush. The center is methodical and always takes his time in the post.
Ikee Brooks Ikee Brooks 5'11" | PG Hansberry | 2025 State IL — PG — Chicagoland Grit N Grind
Brooks is a really fun prospect to watch. The 6-foot point guard is very explosive in the open floor. He has a very quick first step which he uses to blow by defenders and put significant amounts of pressure on help defenders. Brooks is also an above average passer and rebounder. College programs should keep an eye on Brooks this weekend.