Chi-Town Tip Off: New Names Emerge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Chi-Town Tip Off was the first big event in Chicago of the season which will see three more stops in the Windy City!&nbsp; We saw a lot of hoops and are ready to get into our thoughts.&nbsp; Check out <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: New Names Emerge</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] (Illinois Central Elite 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis is a prospect we had heard quite a bit about, but never seen in person.&nbsp; The 2027 lead guard made a huge impression on everyone who watched him as he dropped 40 points on Friday night playing up three age levels at 17U.&nbsp; Southpaw point guard is a sound jump shooter from three that mixes in the mid-range game along with a crafty finishing game in the paint.&nbsp; High IQ guard that sees plays one step ahead for his age or any age at the high school level.&nbsp; Also pesky hands on the defensive end.&nbsp; Looks like a potential #1 overall prospect early on.&nbsp; Has some Jalen Brunson to his game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aidan Ashley (Illinois Central Elite 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Niles North post shined as a rebounder and shot blocker.&nbsp; Good post defender that rebounds well in his area and finishes dump offs.&nbsp; Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874870' first='Tallis' last='Lowery'] (Illinois Orange 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lowery is a long and rangy point guard from Belleville East.&nbsp; He is excellent on the defensive end with his active hands creating turnovers and scoring in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaziah Harper (Illinois Flight 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harper broke out on Saturday morning with a big performance as the 2024 6'5” small forward has excellent size and can hit shots with a smooth lefty stroke.&nbsp; Can put it on the deck and get to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Hiveley (Illinois Elite 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled wing that mixes it up on the boards, quality wing defender, and can hit an open three point shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104829' first='Mitch' last='Humphrey'] (Greater Purpose Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Viator wing shot it very well off the catch in the game we saw hitting four of them.&nbsp; Plus spot up shooter that also hit one pulling up.&nbsp; Mixed in a baseline jumper as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1436612' first='Aaron' last='Cook'] (Illinois Attack 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wing from Wheaton St. Francis that has good length and some projectability.&nbsp; Solid athlete that showed well in the open floor and was a sound mid-range shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sam Lappin (All-In Athletics Gold 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out for this AIA point guard as he should be a nice find at the small college level.&nbsp; Can shoot the ball and put it on the deck a little getting to the foul line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105187' first='Amaree' last='Burries'] (Capital City Teamwork 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Burries came up huge in their win over Team Rose.&nbsp; The Jacksonville 5'11” lead guard was a force in transition along with knocking in several threes.&nbsp; Made the key play at big times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Toriun Rice (Capital City Teamwork 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rice ran the show from the point while mixing in slick takes on runners and transition finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chayse Turner (Team Rose 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Lincoln Park 6'3” small forward emerged with a strong weekend.&nbsp; Lefty wing that can play inside/outside.&nbsp; Sound passer for a wing that finishes well around the hoop and can post up weaker defenders for scores in the paint.&nbsp; Put it on the deck showing nice burst.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598654' first='Avery' last='Rogoz'] (Illinois Storm 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well built wing with size at 6'3” that knocked in spot up threes, crashed the glass, was a solid defender, and made crisp passes in the half court.&nbsp; Versatile wing would be a nice find for a small college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xander Estacio (Illinois Storm 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Undersized four man from Bolingbrook played with a high-motor.&nbsp; Sealed on the block, pounded the glass, worked well in the pick/roll, and even took it coast to coast off a defensive rebound.&nbsp; Strong hands in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104827' first='Dominic' last='Pagallo'] (Illinois Flight Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The HF wing is a sound spot up shooter with quality size at 6'4”.&nbsp; Also brings some athleticism putting it on the deck and crashing the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TJ Lee (Illinois Flight Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee was productive throughout the event.&nbsp; Guard that has a nice float game and does the majority of his damage in the lane scoring on crafty finishes or getting to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Manny Brown (Illinois Central Elite 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren 6'4” power forward flies in for rebounds on both ends.&nbsp; Had multiple put backs when we saw him along with playing with a high activity level around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598677' first='Connor' last='Williams'] (Chicago Lockdown 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stagg wing proved to be a plus shooter especially off movement.&nbsp; On a team that really shared the ball he was the recipient of several of those draining threes with a quick release and moving off the ball to get open.&nbsp; Has some grit to his game off the bounce as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1507492' first='Alex' last='Miller'] (Illinois Stars 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is a sleeper from Downers Grove North.&nbsp; Thin small forward that fights on the glass and has good length.&nbsp; Flashed ability as a two way wing on what should be one of the top teams in the state next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->