Chicago Elite Classic: Top National Standouts
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The Chicago Elite Classic was held over the weekend. The event featured some of the best talent from Georgia, Missouri, and DC.. Here we dive into prospects that starred from a national perspective in Chicago Elite Classic: Top National Standouts!…
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Continue ReadingThe Chicago Elite Classic was held over the weekend. The event featured some of the best talent from Georgia, Missouri, and DC.. Here we dive into prospects that starred from a national perspective in Chicago Elite Classic: Top National Standouts!
Kyle Greene (Pace, GA – 2024)
The UCF commit lived up to the billing as one of the better players in the state of Georgia with his performance at CEC. The Pace wing was efficient with everything he did scoring 15 points on 4-6 shooting which included 3-3 from beyond the three point arc. Such a smooth overall game and stuffs the stat sheet for 4 rebounds, 5 dimes, 2 blocks, and 2 steals.
Chandler Bing (Pace, GA – 2025)
My favorite name of the event. As a 90s kid this is an iconic name from the late great Matthew Perry on FRIENDS. Bing has game! Projectable forward that was efficient as a scorer recording 14 points on 6-9 from the field while grabbing 5 rebounds (4 offensive).
MJ Madison (Pace, GA – 2026)
Madison was the most impressive long term prospect from Pace in our eyes. He is a long and lanky forward that jumped off the floor with his physical upside along with his athleticism. Finishes with explosiveness around the hoop, bouncy on the glass, and can hit a face up jumper. Went for 10 points (5-6 FG), 4 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Caleb Williams Caleb Williams PG MD (Sidwell Friends, DC – 2024)
The Georgetown commit took over in the second half in their game against Curie when he was needed most. Williams is a strong bodied small forward with a crafty game. Can post up weaker defenders, slice through with power, and hit open perimeter jumpers. He had 15 points (6-12 FG) (2-3 3 PT).
Acaden Lewis Acaden Lewis 6'2" | PG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #149 Nation MD (Sidwell Friends, DC – 2025)
Lewis is one of my favorite guards in the 2025 class. Such a smooth playmaker that reminds you a bit of De’Aaron Fox with his length, being a southpaw, his electric speed, and slick ball handling. Blew past defenders on a consistent basis. Soft touch finishing game, stellar mid-range game, and did hit a three. Love his passing feel as well which was shown on the game winning cut to Roane. Lewis had 17 points (7-12 FG), 6 rebounds, and 4 dimes.
Jalen Rougier-Roane Jalen Rougier-Roane 6'5" | CG Sidwell Friends | 2025 State #142 Nation MD (Sidwell Friends, DC – 2025)
Rogier-Roane was the standout early in their game against Curie. Jumps off the floor with his strength and frame on the perimeter. Then you see how he can shoot it from three with a clean release, rebound at a high level, and really defend. Super intriguing prospect here as he had 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Derek Dixon Derek Dixon 6'4" | SG Gonzaga | 2025 State #153 Nation MD (Gonzaga, DC – 2025)
Dixon is an ultra smooth combo guard that makes a bigger impact on the game that what his stats show. Such a creative passer that had multiple behind the back dimes, smooth ball handler that gets to the rim, and overall just has an advanced feel for the game. Struggled shooting it from the perimeter in this one, but still came away impressed in a 8 point (4-14 FG), 4 rebound, and 6 assist performance.
Christian Gurdak Christian Gurdak 6'9" | C Gonzaga | 2025 State #156 Nation MD (Gonzaga, DC – 2025)
Gurdak was a man among boys against HF. The center from DC is a throwback big man that mauled on the interior. Super broad shoulders and tremendous strength in his upper body. He was completely dominant on the offensive glass recording 9 alone on that end throwing opponents like rag dolls. Good athlete for his size that can defend in ball screens, rim run, and threw down massive dunks out of the dunker spot. Gurdak had 18 points (8-15 FG) and 14 rebounds.
William Harper William Harper 6'4" | PG Gonzaga | 2025 State MD (Gonzaga, DC – 2025)
Harper was stellar in this one. The silky smooth perimeter scorer had 15 points (6-10 FG) utilizing his feathery jumper while also flying in for a sweet put back. Lot of long term upside here.
Clayton Jackson Clayton Jackson 6'2" | PG Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO (Cardinal Ritter, MO – 2024)
Jackson is the go to guy for Cardinal Ritter and he came out firing in the opening minutes against Whitney Young. Started right off with a pair of threes and a mid-range jumper. Great elevation off the floor on his shot with a clean shooting stroke. Scores in transition and plays super hard. Jackson is a no doubt D1 prospect who had 20 points (8-12 FG), 4 rebounds, and 3 dimes.
Quenton Parker Quenton Parker 6'5" | SG STEAM Academy | 2024 State MO (Cardinal Ritter, MO – 2024)
Parker has quality size on the perimeter as a wing that can score from multiple levels. Liked how versatile he was on both the offensive and defensive ends. Made plays defensively that led to points on the other end. Finished with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 dimes, 3 blocks, and 3 steals.
Derrick Rivers Derrick Rivers 6'0" | SG Cardinal Ritter | 2024 State MO (Cardinal Ritter, MO – 2024)
Rivers can really shoot it from the perimeter. He is the sharp shooting spot up guy for this Ritter squad. Knocked in 4-8 from beyond the arc on his way to 13 points.
Nicholas Randall Nicholas Randall 6'8" | PF Vashon | 2025 State #96 Nation MO (Vashon, MO – 2025)
Randall is one of the better prospects in the Missouri 2025 class. The power forward seems to be making that turn from prospect to player. He impressed against Mt. Carmel in their win finishing out of the dunker spot with his explosive pop off the floor, blocked shots with explosiveness, and rebounded very well. Lot of projectability here. Went for 15 points (7-12 FG), 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Trey Williams Trey Williams 6'0" | PG Loyola Academy | 2026 IL (Vashon, MO – 2025)
Williams is one of the more coveted guards in the state of Missouri. The reason is because the combo guard can flat out shoot it from deep. Per usual he did it against Mt. Carmel draining three of them from deep in the win for 11 points while also using his active hands getting 3 steals.
Jimmy McKinney (Vashon, MO – 2027)
McKinney is the son of a former Vashon and Mizzou legend. The freshman shined on the big stage in the last game of the event. Projectable wing that has a good looking shooting stroke and brings burst off the bounce with his smooth drives as he had 13 points and 4 rebounds.