2024 Prospects Not Talked About Enough

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this series we are going to look at a group of prospects in the state that are ranked, but not talked about quite enough heading into the season.&nbsp; Here are the <strong>2024 Prospects Not Talked About Enough!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1404027' first='Drew' last='King'] (Joliet West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King is a five man from Joliet West that has legit size, rebounds pretty well in his area, and is a good finisher out of the dunker spot or on lobs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978580' first='Kaden' last='Faber'] (Thornwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faber is a strong four that brings athleticism and some face up game to the table.&nbsp; Can stretch it out to three and is a quality defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978599' first='Tavie' last='Smith'] (Peoria Richwoods)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Love the speed and motor that Smith plays with.&nbsp; The Richwoods senior guard can flat out go with the rock as a scoring threat while also showing improved distributing skills this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2083269' first='Chase' last='Abraham'] (Thornton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abraham is the least heralded transfer of the new Thornton quartet, but this kid can go!&nbsp; At TF North Abraham proved he can score from all three levels and has a creative jumper off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1750597' first='Luke' last='Hopp'] (Metamora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are others that get the attention for Metamora, but look for Hopp to garner D2 looks after this season with the defending state champs.&nbsp; Skilled face up four that can shoot and rebounds well in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978593' first='PJ' last='Chambers'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chambers is the perfect glue guy for DePaul Prep with his ability to defend on the perimeter, be a connector, and also go get a bucket when it is needed.&nbsp; Expect him to put up number this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978594' first='Corey' last='Lee'] (Oak Lawn)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee impressed with [program_tooltip program_id='2075467' first='ET21' last='Buckeyes'] over the summer.&nbsp; Downhill slashing point guard that brings physicality to the position along with the ability to maneuver his body around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978603' first='Bryant' last='Hedrick'] (De La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hedrick is one of the major sleepers in the CCL at the small college level.&nbsp; He is a tough minded scoring combo guard that is effective pulling up off the bounce for 15-18 foot jumpers while also being able to take it to the rack.&nbsp; Shows a lot of leadership.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104959' first='Ian' last='Brown'] (New Trier)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a sniper from the perimeter.&nbsp; The New Trier wing is pretty consistently lights out every time we see him as a spot up shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1978596' first='Bryce' last='Newsome'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big bodied five man that has improved his body and conditioning.&nbsp; Rebounds in his area, blocks shots, and has touch in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104960' first='Owen' last='Thulin'] (Downers Grove North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leader at the point for a DGN team looking to return back to state.&nbsp; Tough on ball defender, makes sound decisions, and can hit an open shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285523' first='Phillip' last='Erickson'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erickson lit it up in a few outings we saw of him with both Ignatius and the Demons over the summer.&nbsp; Combo guard that is a plus shooter and will make a lot of threes off help defense to Gill this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2049703' first='Bryce' last='Salek'] (Yorkville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Salek is a wing with solid size and really pops athletically.&nbsp; Has always been more of a second or third option on whatever team he has played with, but there is definitely college potential here as a rock solid all-around player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541234' first='Talen' last='Pearson'] (Nazareth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearson is a shooting guard that can go off scoring at a high rate.&nbsp; Skilled guard with size and strength.&nbsp; Will be the go to guy for Nazareth this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1970913' first='Isaac' last='Billington'] (Benton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Billington impressed us over the summer opening our eyes for what he did with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'].&nbsp; The Benton two guard is a sound shooter that is crisp with his movements and can get his shot off quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->