2024 Prospects Not Talked About Enough

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.  Here are the 2024 Prospects Not Talked About Enough!

Drew King Drew King 6'10" | C Joliet West | 2024 IL (Joliet West)

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.

Kaden Faber Kaden Faber 6'5" | PF Thornwood | 2024 State IL (Thornwood)

Faber is a strong four that brings athleticism and some face up game to the table.  Can stretch it out to three and is a quality defender.

Tavie Smith Tavie Smith 6'1" | PG Peoria Richwoods | 2024 State IL (Peoria Richwoods)

Love the speed and motor that Smith plays with.  The Richwoods senior guard can flat out go with the rock as a scoring threat while also showing improved distributing skills this summer.

Chase Abraham Chase Abraham 6'0" | SG Thornton | 2024 State IL (Thornton)

Abraham is the least heralded transfer of the new Thornton quartet, but this kid can go!  At TF North Abraham proved he can score from all three levels and has a creative jumper off the bounce.

Luke Hopp Luke Hopp 6'8" | C Metamora | 2024 State IL (Metamora)

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.  Skilled face up four that can shoot and rebounds well in his area.

PJ Chambers PJ Chambers 6'2" | SG DePaul Prep | 2024 State IL (DePaul Prep)

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.  Expect him to put up number this year.

Corey Lee Corey Lee 6'2" | PG Oak Lawn | 2024 State IL (Oak Lawn)

Lee impressed with ET21 Buckeyes over the summer.  Downhill slashing point guard that brings physicality to the position along with the ability to maneuver his body around the rim.

Bryant Hedrick Bryant Hedrick 6'1" | PG De La Salle | 2024 State IL (De La Salle)

Hedrick is one of the major sleepers in the CCL at the small college level.  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.  Shows a lot of leadership.

Ian Brown Ian Brown 6'5" | SF New Trier | 2024 State IL (New Trier)

Brown is a sniper from the perimeter.  The New Trier wing is pretty consistently lights out every time we see him as a spot up shooter.

Bryce Newsome Bryce Newsome 6'7" | C Belleville West | 2024 State IL (Belleville West)

Big bodied five man that has improved his body and conditioning.  Rebounds in his area, blocks shots, and has touch in the paint.

Owen Thulin Owen Thulin 6'0" | PG Downers Grove North | 2024 State IL (Downers Grove North)

Leader at the point for a DGN team looking to return back to state.  Tough on ball defender, makes sound decisions, and can hit an open shot.

Phillip Erickson Phillip Erickson 6'2" | PG St. Ignatius | 2024 State IL (St. Ignatius)

Erickson lit it up in a few outings we saw of him with both Ignatius and the Demons over the summer.  Combo guard that is a plus shooter and will make a lot of threes off help defense to Gill this season.

Bryce Salek Bryce Salek 6'5" | SF Yorkville | 2024 State IL (Yorkville)

Salek is a wing with solid size and really pops athletically.  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.

Talen Pearson Talen Pearson 6'5" | SF Nazareth | 2024 State IL (Nazareth)

Pearson is a shooting guard that can go off scoring at a high rate.  Skilled guard with size and strength.  Will be the go to guy for Nazareth this season.

Isaac Billington Isaac Billington 6'1" | SG Benton | 2024 State IL (Benton)

Billington impressed us over the summer opening our eyes for what he did with the Illinois Bears .  The Benton two guard is a sound shooter that is crisp with his movements and can get his shot off quickly.