Game Changers: Midwest Melee X-Factors
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PHI was at Midwest Melee all weekend for a big time event! This week we will have a full examination of the event and prospects in it. Here are Game Changers: X-Factors that made a huge difference for their teams!…
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Continue ReadingPHI was at Midwest Melee all weekend for a big time event! This week we will have a full examination of the event and prospects in it. Here are Game Changers: X-Factors that made a huge difference for their teams!
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Ethan Matz Ethan Matz 6'2" | SG Carmel Catholic | 2026 IL ( Illinois Central Elite 15U)
Matz is a guard that brought a spark for ICE in their Friday night contest. Scrappy guard that finishes nifty layups around the rim, drive/kick dishes, and is a capable shooter.
Nasir Sears (Illinois T-Wolves 16U)
Sears was constantly in attack mode pushing in the open floor and being aggressive taking it downhill for the T-Wolves. Like the aggressiveness that he played with.
Vincas Buzelis Vincas Buzelis 6'5" | SF Hinsdale Central | 2025 State IL ( Full Package 17U)
Buzelis is the younger brother of Matas, but is a quality prospect in his own right. Had a few of the more spectacular plays of the weekend with behind the back finishes and monster jams in traffic.
Isaac Wit Isaac Wit 6'5" | PF Batavia | 2024 State IL (M14 National 1 17U)
Wit is a sleeper wing with his length and solid all-around skill set. Finishes around the hoop, can post up, and has a nose for the basketball.
Askia Bullie Askia Bullie 6'0" | PG Westinghouse | 2024 State IL (DTM 17U)
The Westinghouse point guard lit it up in their Sunday game we saw them play. Shifty ball handler with the rock on a string did a nice job of distributing the ball and mixing in some scores off the bounce.
Thon Bill ( ET21 Buckeyes 17U)
Bill is a center that can protect the rim with the best of them in the 2024 class. High-level shot blocker and defensive rebounder. Offensively shows flashes, but is fairly raw. Like how he runs the floor hard for points in transition.
Latrell Kelley Latrell Kelley 5'10" | PG Chi-Prep | 2026 State IL ( Team Rose 15U)
Kelley is a microwave scorer that can get hot in a hurry! The Farragut scoring guard had his moments throughout the event where he drained pull ups and got to the foul line at a high rate.
Ethan Iacob Ethan Iacob 6'2" | SF Benet Academy | 2026 IL (M14 15U)
Iacob was the standout in their first game as he came off the bench to being their most productive player. Got to the line, hit the glass for second chance points, and even knocked in a deep ball.
Brian Harper Brian Harper 5'10" | PG Rockford Auburn | 2026 State IL (Team FVV 15U)
Harper was rock solid all weekend for FVV. Point guard from Rockford Auburn that was active on the defensive end and made shots when he had open looks.
Treshawn Blissett Treshawn Blissett 6'5" | SF Waubonsie Valley | 2024 State IL (M14 17U)
Long and lanky small forward that was very active around hoop finishing out of the dunker spot over and over in their Saturday contest. Played with good energy and was active on the glass.
Cyrus Jones Cyrus Jones 6'0" | PG Julian | 2024 State IL (Grit N Grind 16U)
Jones is a tough guard from Julian that does the little things. Quality passer that when aggressive is actually a quality scorer with a nice runner game and finishing in the paint. Potential as a defender.
Brady Sehlhorst Brady Sehlhorst 6'6" | SF Niles Notre Dame | 2025 State IL ( Team Rose 16U)
This Niles Notre Dame 2025 wing is one of the best x-factor players in the state. Versatile three level scorer that can really shoot it, athletic finishes in open floor, and plays really hard.
Daniel Smythe ( Team Rose 17U)
This Michigan native was a big time shot maker as always for Team Rose . One of the more consistent three point marksmen we have seen this spring.
Antestis Hadjistamoulou (Greater Purpose Athletics 16U)
Tough as nails lead guard that is a crafty finisher, hits threes, and has a knack for making the right play at the right time.
Brandon Watson Brandon Watson 5'9" | PG Evanston | 2024 State IL (Greater Purpose Athletics 17U)
Watson was an impact guard for GPA 17U in their final game. The Evanston guard stands at 5’9” and uses his speed to push in the open floor while also draining some key threes.