Top Performers: Bradley Bourbonnais vs Lincoln Way East

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second game of the night we watched one of the hottest teams in the state right now Bradley Bourbonnais coming off a win earlier in the week against Homewood Flossmoor as they hosted Lincoln Way East who has a host of ranked prospects.&nbsp; Bradley Bourbonnais led most of the way thanks to the play of their star junior winning 56-42.&nbsp; Who stood out in this one?&nbsp; We look at just that in <strong>Top Performers: Bradley Bourbonnais vs Lincoln Way East</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545117' first='Nick' last='Allen'] (Bradley Bourbonnais – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen is one of the best posts in the state's 2025 class and he showed again why in this game.&nbsp; At 6'10” he is a legit low post five man that brings size and skill to the table.&nbsp; Nifty reverse layup to open followed by a big dunk out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Really like his right handed hook shot which he went to on multiple occasions in this contest displaying touch on it.&nbsp; Also had an offensive rebound and lefty hook for an and-1.&nbsp; Sealed well in the post for scores.&nbsp; Best play was a take off a dribble handoff from the elbow for a bucket.&nbsp; Dominant on the glass all night long.&nbsp; High points them in traffic and owned the defensive boards.&nbsp; Went for 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285520' first='Anthony' last='Kemp'] (Bradley Bourbonnais – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kemp is a player that we have severely underestimated and will get a nice bump in the final 2024 rankings.&nbsp; Athletic and skilled wing made plays all night long in this one.&nbsp; Straight line takes off the bounce finishing through contact.&nbsp; Got in on the offensive glass for several put backs.&nbsp; His euro step was on point in this one for slick finishes.&nbsp; Very good finisher at the cup when attacking off the bounce.&nbsp; Good wing defender as well.&nbsp; He had 17 points.&nbsp; Small colleges should definitely get involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Harris and Ethan Kohl (Bradley Bourbonnais – 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This senior duo in the backcourt were rock solid all game long.&nbsp; Each of them hit a pair of threes in this one along with being solid handling the rock against the defense of LWE.&nbsp; Harris had 10 points while Kohl notched 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552436' first='Karson' last='Thomas'] (Lincoln Way East – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is primed for a big jump in next weeks 2026 rankings update.&nbsp; Strong and powerful wing that can attack with athleticism.&nbsp; Explosive takes along the baseline, post ups, and hit the glass.&nbsp; Good jump shooter as well especially from mid-range, but can stretch it out to three as he did late on a shot where he got hurt on the landing.&nbsp; Two way wing with tremendous upside long term!&nbsp; He had 20 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766467' first='Brendan' last='Sanders'] (Lincoln Way East – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanders flashed early in this one!  He had a pair of threes in the game displaying a clean looking stroke.  Also maybe the dunk of the game when he took it from the wing and powered it in during the opening minutes of the contest finishing with 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552449' first='BJ' last='Powell'] (Lincoln Way East – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powell is a shifty scoring lead guard who had it cooking early scoring 6 of his 8 points in the first quarter.&nbsp; Got loose in transition, scoop shot off the bounce, and got to the rim with his tight handles.&nbsp; Forced a lot of tough perimeter jumpers that did not fall.&nbsp; Flashed as a passer in the half court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->