Illinois In-State Cup: Chicago Team
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After watching the FIBA World Cup it made us think what it would be like if the state of Illinois was broken into four regions and each had to make a team to compete against the others. What would those…
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Continue ReadingAfter watching the FIBA World Cup it made us think what it would be like if the state of Illinois was broken into four regions and each had to make a team to compete against the others. What would those teams look like? Here is the Chicago teams consisting of Chicago Public League and Chicago Catholic League players.
PG: Dekwon Brown Dekwon Brown 6'4" | PG Simeon | 2024 #273 Nation IL (Simeon)
Brown is a combo guard that can bring scoring pop while still showcasing his improved passing. When this team needs a bucket he can get it.
SG:
Phoenix Gill
Phoenix
Gill
6'3" | SG
St. Ignatius | 2025
State
#72
Nation
IL
(St. Ignatius)
The newly minted top 2025 in Illinois is a versatile two way wing that impacts the game in so many ways.
SF:
Angelo Ciaravino
Angelo
Ciaravino
6'6" | SF
Mt. Carmel | 2024
State
#160
Nation
IL
(Mt. Carmel)
Wing with size that is headed to Northwestern. Spaces the floor for this team and brings athletic pop.
PF:
Aleks Alston
Aleks
Alston
6'9" | PF
Kenwood | 2025
State
#170
Nation
IL
(Kenwood)
Alston gives this team upside as he can play on the ball, spot up as a shooter, and use his overall skill set to fill in a number of roles.
C:
Jaylan McElroy
Jaylan
McElroy
6'7" | PF
DePaul Prep | 2024
State
#262
Nation
IL
(DePaul Prep)
McElroy is an undersized five as he is more of a traditional four, but we believe with this squad he would fit well as all he will be asked to do is rebound, play D, and finish out of the dunker spot.
Bench:
Carlos Harris
Carlos
Harris
6'1" | SG
Curie | 2024
State
#283
Nation
IL
(Curie)
Harris will share primary ball handling duties with Brown. We like him coming off the bench to be a spark with his toughness and intensity especially defensively.
Bench:
Josh Pickett
Josh
Pickett
6'5" | SG
St. Laurence | 2024
State
#277
Nation
IL
(St. Laurence)
Big two guard with size that can play the one or the two. Solid shooter that can bring instant offense.
Bench:
Chris Riddle
Chris
Riddle
6'5" | SF
Kenwood | 2024
State
#204
Nation
IL
(Kenwood)
Two way wing that brings physicality on the perimeter. Good connector that can rebound and defend while scoring in the open floor.
Bench:
Antonio Munoz
Antonio
Munoz
6'6" | SF
Whitney Young | 2025
State
#194
Nation
IL
(Whitney Young)
Munoz will be used in the international four role on this team coming off the bench. Meaning a traditional small forward that plays up a position. Like his energy on the boards, athleticism, and defensive potential.
Bench:
Calvin Robins Jr
Calvin
Robins Jr
6'5" | PF
Kenwood | 2024
State
IL
. (Kenwood)
Bouncy post that will bring energy off the bench. He will be asked to split duties with McElroy inside while doing the same type of role.