Riverside Brookfield: 2024 Top Performers Pt 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What prospects in the class of 2024 were the best at Riverside Brookfield?&nbsp; Here are our <strong>Riverside Brookfield: 2024 Top Performers Pt 1</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285524' first='Jack' last='Stanton'] (Downers Grove North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stanton was his usual self throughout the weekend in our two evals of him.&nbsp; The DGN two guard is red hot on the recruiting trail because of his perimeter shot making ability.&nbsp; That was on full display especially in the second half of both games as he was lights out off the catch, movement, and creating his own shot.&nbsp; Did a nice job cutting off the ball for buckets on back cuts and is a solid passer.&nbsp; Very good mid-major shooting specialist!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1373451' first='Jurrell' last='Baldwin'] (Hyde Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baldwin was a bit up and down overall during the weekend from reports and was kind of like that in the game we saw.&nbsp; Wasn't very assertive early on against a team he should dominate with his size and strength.&nbsp; Did like how he was a force on the defensive glass clearing the boards.&nbsp; In the second half he started to get it going from distance with his three point shot as he hit a plethora of them including some tough step backs.&nbsp; Thick bodied combo forward that has shot making ability.&nbsp; Would like to see him be more aggressive off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157221' first='James' last='Bullock'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and lanky five man that showcased his ability to stretch the floor with his shooting.&nbsp; Shot it well in pick/pop situations, put it on the deck in the half court, and rebounded very well in traffic.&nbsp; Uses his length on the defensive end as a shot blocking presence and switchable defender.&nbsp; Low-majors and D2s should be on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104840' first='Tyler' last='Wooten'] (Thornwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wooten was a pleasant surprise with his play over the weekend.&nbsp; The 6'2” guard plays taller with his long and lean frame.&nbsp; Lethal pull up game that was on point all weekend long, but especially in their first contest against Marian Catholic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157349' first='Jehvion' last='Starwood'] (Oswego East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Starwood made a strong case for a move up the rankings with the way he played at RB.&nbsp; Athletic lefty shooting guard is so smooth with the ball in his hands and in transition with his speed, acceleration, and creativity.&nbsp; Excelled in transition going coast to coast on a regular basis showing off his elite athleticism.&nbsp; Lefty was a bit streaky as a shooter, but we know it is in there.&nbsp; Showed flashes of being a secondary playmaker as well.&nbsp; Peaking the interest of mid-major and low-major programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1284852' first='Chris' last='Riddle'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied small forward Riddle was excellent in their win against Rolling Meadows recording 20 points.&nbsp; He was dominant using his athleticism and power getting to the cup.&nbsp; Crisp handles on straight line takes or mixing in a cross over to get to the cup.&nbsp; Also had a pull up three and competed defensively.&nbsp; Mid-major plus schools should jump in and has high-major upside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157346' first='Jaden' last='Smith'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw from Smith on Friday.&nbsp; The 6'10” center was the most active on the defensive end we have seen him.&nbsp; Shot blocking presence that had an array of them along with getting on the offensive glass for put backs.&nbsp; Played with a motor and within himself.&nbsp; That's all he has to do to impress coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157352' first='Jaylan' last='McElroy'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McElroy is an athletic four man with good length and mobility.&nbsp; Opened with a mid-range jumper and then went to work with his acrobatic finishes on reverse layups and conversions out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Mid-majors and low-majors should be tracking him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jeshawn Stevenson (Lindblom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevenson is a strong bodied scoring two guard.&nbsp; In the first game we saw he was productive putting his head down and getting to the cup with strength.&nbsp; The shot wasn't falling so DePaul Prep started to play off him.&nbsp; In the second half of the second game we saw he started to knock those in.&nbsp; It opens up so much to his game.&nbsp; Tough kid that has flashes as a secondary ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1764717' first='Camden' last='Cerese'] (Lake Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really liked what we saw from Cerese over the weekend.&nbsp; Picked up several D2 offers and low-major interest with his play.&nbsp; Combo guard that displayed burst off the bounce, crisp mid-range pull ups, and passing feel in the half court.&nbsp; Tough shot maker that brings leadership!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1750704' first='Davis' last='Bynum'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bynum is a prospect we liked as a junior in the glimpses we saw him.&nbsp; Taking on a bigger role this year he is clearly the Flyers top prospect.&nbsp; The 6'7” thin four man was throwing in feathery threes and mid-range shots over and over again.&nbsp; Combine that with his length and what he does defensively and he is primed for another jump in the rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285519' first='Stefan' last='Cicic'] (Riverside Brookfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cicic is a wide bodied five man that rebounds with the best of them in the senior class.&nbsp; Solid passer with good footwork on post touches.&nbsp; Likes the right handed hook shot and garners deep post position on the catch.&nbsp; Started to show some stretch to his game as well hitting a couple threes.&nbsp; Landed a couple of in-state offers after his play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alioune Mbayne (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mbayne is one of the biggest sleepers among posts in the 2024 class.&nbsp; Liked him in the spring and he popped again during the live event.&nbsp; Rangy four man that is efficient around the hoop including a nice hook shot.&nbsp; Snatches rebounds in traffic and is a good shot blocker.&nbsp; Flashes potential as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285485' first='Richard' last='Lindsey'] (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lindsey is a two guard that has a sweet mid-range game.&nbsp; Athleticism showed on takes to the rim and flies in for rebounds hitting the offensive boards for put backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285489' first='Kelton' last='McEwen'] (Bartlett)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McEwen shot lights out against Bartlett.&nbsp; He made threes in bunches from the point guard spot.&nbsp; Drained them both spotting up and creating on his own.&nbsp; Showed he could run a team in the half court as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->