Teddy’s Opening Night Takeaways

Teddy Bahu November 20, 2023 @ 10:13 PM

Here's some quick takeaways following tonights   [player_tooltip player_id='1541244' first='Randy' last='Johnson'] Propels Jefferson   In some late afternoon action, Rockford Jefferson rolled past Elgin Larkin 55-35. The name that stood out the most was undoubtedly [player_tooltip player_id='1541244' first='Randy' last='Johnson']. He was all over the place and made tons of plays. Not only is a he an athletic, physical presence on the interior. But he's also an excellent playmaker and loves to get the guys around him involved. In addition to making great passes, he was setting screens and looking to push up the floor at a fast rate. So much to like for a prospect looking to boost his stock this winter.   Top Uncommitted Senior Leads DePaul Prep to Victory   [player_tooltip player_id='1157352' first='Jaylan' last='McElroy'], one of the top uncommitted prospects in Illinois, was a man on a mission. He led DePaul Prep with 22 points in a huge opening-night win at the Battle of the Bridge tournament (Co-Hosted by DePaul and Lane Tech). He flashed some big time plays at the rim while also excelling defensively. He's a lengthy forward who knows how to get the job done. 16 of his points were scored in the first half.   Auburn Guards Impress Despite Loss   Rockford Auburn has plenty of guards that can get the job done. Despite falling to Legacy, the Knights showed they can play fast, get everyone involved, and shoot well. [player_tooltip player_id='1845353' first='Amir' last='Danforth'] was consistent on the floor and continues to show tons of promise. He continues to grow and is becoming a big-time name is the class of 2026. 2024 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1874864' first='Rakim' last='Chaney'] also made some plays to keep the Knights in it. An underrated slasher and playmaker.

Here's some quick takeaways following tonights