Illinois In-State Cup: Suburbs 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 suburbs team.
PG:
Gianni Cobb
Gianni
Cobb
6'0" | PG
Homewood Flossmoor | 2024
State
IL
(Homewood Flossmoor)
There were a lot of options for the lead guard spot on this squad. We went with the one who brings the most upside and spark. Cobb can score it from all three levels while also being a pesky defender.
SG:
Jack Stanton
Jack
Stanton
6'2" | SG
Downers Grove North | 2024
State
#222
Nation
IL
(Downers Grove North)
Stanton will be looked at on this squad to light it up from the perimeter as a shot maker. The best pure shooter in the senior class will be running all around the court coming off screens for threes.
Wing:
Bryce Heard
Bryce
Heard
6'6" | SG
Homewood Flossmoor | 2025
State
#86
Nation
IL
(Homewood Flossmoor)
The elite 2025 prospect was a late addition to this squad after moving back into Illinois. Brings athleticism, scoring, and playmaking on the perimeter!
PF:
Morez Johnson
Morez
Johnson
6'9" | PF
Thornton | 2024
State
#33
Nation
IL
(Thornton)
Top prospect in the senior class will be the star of this team. The Illini commit is an explosive post that finishes with power around the rim, rebounds better than anyone, and is a shot blocking presence.
C:
Jason Jakstys
Jason
Jakstys
6'10" | C
Yorkville | 2024
State
#141
Nation
IL
(Yorkville)
Jakstys will get a head start on teaming up with Johnson on the front line as they both head to Illinois. Skilled five man that can play both with his back to the basket and stretch the floor while being an elite shot blocker.
Bench:
Camden Cerese
Camden
Cerese
6'2" | PG
Lake Park | 2024
State
IL
(Lake Park)
Cerese will be the backup point guard sharing minutes with Cobb at a pretty even rate. Plus shooter that knows how to run a team.
Bench:
Jehvion Starwood
Jehvion
Starwood
6'3" | SG
Oswego East | 2024
State
#269
Nation
IL
(Oswego East)
Starwood will be a microwave scorer on our second unit. The southpaw can come in and feel free to let it fly!
Bench:
Justus McNair
Justus
McNair
6'3" | SG
Joliet West | 2024
State
IL
(Joliet West)
McNair will be the other primary scorer on the second unit. Valpo commit is a plus scorer and two way prospect.
Bench:
Connor May
Connor
May
6'5" | SF
Palatine | 2024
State
IL
(Palatine)
May is a three man that spaces the floor with his shot making. Great glue guy for this squad that is a low maintenance prospect that will fill his role and be a connector.
Bench:
Stefan Cicic
Stefan
Cicic
7'0" | C
Riverside Brookfield | 2024
State
IL
(Riverside Brookfield)
Cicic is a big bodied traditional five that will be able to provide solid minutes off the bench backing up the Illini duo.