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5 Stock Risers From The Summer Challenge

5 Stock Risers From The Summer Challenge
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp July 5, 2023 @ 09:59 AM
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Christian Johnson
Christian Johnson 6'1" | SG | 2027
IL
James O’Connor III
James O’Connor III 6'0" | CG | 2026
MI
Kobe Johnson
Kobe Johnson 6'2" | SG | 2025
IL
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The Prep Hoops Circuit came strong once again with the Summer Challenge in Chicago. There were outstanding players at all levels, divisions and positions. I'm going to give you 5 players that saw their stock rise at the Summer Challenge that I think college coaches should have on their radars.

Kobe Johnson

Kobe Johnson

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Rich Township
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IL
5 Stock Risers From The Summer Challenge
Johnson turned some heads with his play at the Summer Challenge with Meanstreets ‘ last=”]. It all started...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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School: Rich Township
Club: Chicagoland Grit N Grind
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Rakee Shelton Rakee Shelton 6'1" Hillcrest | 2026 IL

HEIGHT 6'1"
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Rakee Shelton Rakee Shelton 6'1" Hillcrest | 2026 IL

School: Hillcrest
Club: Aquafina 2026
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Tristen Wilcox Tristen Wilcox Tristen Wilcox 5'9" | PG/SG Evanston | 2026 IL

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Tristen Wilcox Tristen Wilcox Tristen Wilcox 5'9" | PG/SG Evanston | 2026 IL

School: Evanston
Club: Powerhouse Sports 2026
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James O’Connor III

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O’Connor took his game to a new level at the Summer Classic and that could be a scary...
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School: Eaton Rapids
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Roman Mathieu

Roman Mathieu

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Roman Mathieu

School: Orlando Christian Prep
Club: Central Florida Heat 2026
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