Midwest Melee: Sleeper Prospects
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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 Midwest Melee: Sleeper Prospects! Aidan Bardic Aidan Bardic 6'3" | PG…
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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 Midwest Melee: Sleeper Prospects!
Aidan Bardic Aidan Bardic 6'3" | PG Stevenson | 2025 State IL (Full Package 17U)
This Stevenson 2025 lead guard more than held his own playing up on the 17U level. Lefty floor general that has a great feel for running a team and putting his teammates in position to succeed. Also can score with a soft touch finishing package along with corner threes.
Cameron Morel Cameron Morel 6'4" | SG Aurora Christian | 2024 State IL (M14 National 1 17U)
Morel was lights out from distance in the game we saw. Hit five triples with a lightning quick release from beyond the arc. Finishes dump offs around the hoop as well. Competitive kid.
Cale Cosme Cale Cosme 5'7" | PG Brother Rice | 2024 State IL (ET21 Buckeyes 17U)
One of the most fun players to watch in Illinois. The Brother Rice point guard has a nose for the ball, passes with flair, and can hit deep threes. Despite his size he isn’t afraid to score in the lane. Going to be a small college fan favorite!
OJ Powell OJ Powell 6'2" | PG Willowbrook | 2026 State IL (M14 15U)
Plus athlete in the 2026 class that plays off his energy crashing the offensive glass and scoring from 15 feet and in.
Derrick Dowdell Derrick Dowdell 6'4" | SF Curie | 2025 State IL (Team Rose 16U)
Strong bodied wing for Team Rose kept stepping up when his team needed him throughout the weekend. The 6’4” Curie rising junior plays with a high-motor and attacks with force finishing consistently through contact.
Zion Gross Zion Gross 6'5" | SG Joliet West | 2025 State IL (Team Rose 16U)
Bouncy forward that excels in the open floor and hitting the offensive glass. Think there is more in his bag that will come in time!
Graham Lathan (Team Rose 17U)
Ultimate glue guy for Team Rose 17U. Quality defender, rebounder, and is a transition athlete. Does the little things.
Quinn Krueger Quinn Krueger 6'1" | SG Plainfield Central | 2024 State IL (Illinois Storm 17U)
Two guard that can shoot it from deep. Like the size and shot making from this Illinois Storm wing that has caught our eye several times this spring.