Team Rose Shootout: Top 2026 Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] Shootout over the weekend allowed PHI to check out some of the better talent from the Chicagoland area.&nbsp; Now we examine the prospects that did the best including here in <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] Shootout: Top 2026 Performers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845352' first='Jamson' last='Coulter'] (Rich Township)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coulter is a strong bodied power wing that has actually slimmed down some since we last saw him.&nbsp; Loves to put his head down with burst and get to the rim.&nbsp; Had several steals that he took the other way for scores as he is so tough to stop when he has a head of steam behind him.&nbsp; Capable shooter with a quick flick of the wrist hitting one each from mid-range and three.&nbsp; Scored 22 points in the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552394' first='Andre' last='Tyler'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler is a highly ranked prospect like Coulter in the 2026 class.&nbsp; Athletic and lanky wing that turned it on at the end racking up the points late.&nbsp; Displayed a smooth three point shot, but also had multiple airballs in this one.&nbsp; Slick finisher at the cup that cuts well off the ball and had a few push ahead dimes in transition.&nbsp; Solid job rebounding for a wing while scoring 19 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kas Nelson (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nelson is a name that caught our eye in back to back events in Chicago.&nbsp; The small forward brings a good frame and a high-motor.&nbsp; Got a loose ball rebound for a put back along with another second chance bucket.&nbsp; Hit a three.&nbsp; Showed potential as a defender.&nbsp; He had 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105396' first='Cameron' last='Mercer'] (Riverside Brookfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mercer was excellent in their win against TF North.&nbsp; Really was impressed with his all-around floor game.&nbsp; The shooting guard dropped 21 points showing off his complete game.&nbsp; Got to the line at a high rate, hit a couple jumpers rising up over defenders, and defended very well on the perimeter creating turnovers in bunches.&nbsp; Intriguing prospect!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2298580' first='Kaydin' last='Williams'] (Lindblom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First look at Williams and we saw some stuff to build on.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three with a strong frame as he notched 14 points including three from distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552436' first='Karson' last='Thomas'] (Lincoln Way East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas opened our eyes more to his upside at Pangos and had another solid showing at [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] against Lindblom.&nbsp; The athletic sophomore wing played off his athleticism with acrobatic finishes in the paint, finishes on dump offs, and crisp pull up jumpers.&nbsp; He had 14 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845357' first='Noah' last='Mister'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mister is really fitting in nicely with Mt. Carmel as the sophomore point guard gives them a spark with his quickness, passing, and shot making.&nbsp; Going to continue to get better as the season goes on.&nbsp; He had 10 points against Hillcrest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->