Chicago Elite Classic: Top Glue Guys

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chicago Elite Classic was held over the weekend.&nbsp; The event featured some of the best talent from the state of Illinois and beyond.&nbsp; Here examine the players that do the little things bringing their teams together in <strong>Chicago Elite Classic: Glue Guys</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766469' first='Khalil' last='Jones'] (St. Laurence – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is the leader at the point for St. Laurence.&nbsp; He is the straw that stirs the drink for this squad.&nbsp; Knocks in mid-range jumpers.&nbsp; Sneaks in for rebounds and runs the show distributing to teammates.&nbsp; Against Marist he had 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2724288' first='Nathaniel' last='Marshall'] (Fenwick – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall is among the top 5 football recruits in the 2025 class.&nbsp; On the hardwood he is a physical undersized four man that rebounds well and gets to the foul line where he shoots it well.&nbsp; Also an underrated connector.&nbsp; He had 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766470' first='Alex' last='Gossett'] (OPRF – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super athletic junior that uses his springy legs on the offensive glass for second chance points.&nbsp; Also is a quality defender both on the perimeter and blocking shots inside.&nbsp; He had 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766478' first='Achillies' last='Anderson'] (Marist – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson is a thick bodied small forward that is the perfect glue guy for Marist bringing everything together for them.&nbsp; Quality defender that brings toughness.&nbsp; Rebounds well.&nbsp; Does the dirty work.&nbsp; 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545133' first='Makai' last='Kvamme'] (DePaul Prep – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kvamme showcased what he can do at the lead guard spot late on Friday night.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that is creative with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Can take it off the defensive glass and go coast to coast.&nbsp; Acrobatic finisher around the cup and gets to the line.&nbsp; Solid passer that is a calming force for the Rams.&nbsp; He had 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Agasan Branch (Lindblom – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Branch popped to us as the power forward was a force on the defensive end swatting shot after shot.&nbsp; Not a freak athlete, but he had a feel for it with timing and positioning.&nbsp; Also is a quality rebounder especially on the offensive glass.&nbsp; He went for 5 points, 6 rebounds (5 offensive), 3 assists, and 6 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541243' first='DJ' last='Strong'] (Bolingbrook – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong is a wiry left handed combo guard that is a two way prospect.&nbsp; Good defender that is quick off the bounce, can hit a spot up three, and can be a connector on the offensive end.&nbsp; Went for 12 points (4-9 FG).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285523' first='Phillip' last='Erickson'] (St. Ignatius – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Erickson didn't shoot it quite as well as he usually does from distance only going 1-6 against RB, but he showed that he can attack close outs scoring in the paint on reverse layups and was a solid passer netting 9 points and 3 dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598774' first='Steven' last='Brown'] (Riverside Brookfield – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a prospect that caught our attention over the summer.&nbsp; Was solid in their game going for 10 points including hitting a pair from deep and getting to the rim for a couple others.&nbsp; Liked what we saw as a passer including a bullet dime threading the needle for one of his four assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157351' first='Christian' last='Brockett'] (Curie – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brockett is a long and rangy two guard that does a little bit of everything.&nbsp; What impressed us was his shot making going 3-5 from beyond the arc for 9 points.&nbsp; Rangy defender with potential on that end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->