Eye Popping Athletes on the Hardwood: Chicago Suburbs Pt 2
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Who are the most electrifying athletes in the state of Illinois playing hoops? We dive into that here breaking them down by geographic regions! Today is Eye Popping Athletes on the Hardwood: Chicago Suburbs Pt 2! Terrence Smith Terrence Smith…
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Continue ReadingWho are the most electrifying athletes in the state of Illinois playing hoops? We dive into that here breaking them down by geographic regions! Today is Eye Popping Athletes on the Hardwood: Chicago Suburbs Pt 2!
Terrence Smith Terrence Smith 6'5" | SF West Aurora | 2025 State #299 Nation IL (West Aurora)
Smith might be the best athlete in the state period. Big and strong two way wing is an elite dunker, shot blocker, and a highly ranked football prospect as well.
EJ Mosley EJ Mosley 6'0" | PG Romeoville | 2025 State IL (Romeoville)
Slick ball handler that has shown his ability to score at the rim with acrobatics this year.
Yaris Irby Yaris Irby 5'10" | PG Niles North | 2025 State IL (Niles North)
Compact lefty combo guard that is so explosive and quick with the rock in his hands.
Zion Gross Zion Gross 6'3" | SG Joliet West | 2025 State IL (Joliet West)
Gross is an explosive athlete that makes plays in the open floor and defends well.
Jayden Tyler Jayden Tyler 6'0" | PG Homewood Flossmoor | 2025 State IL (Homewood Flossmoor)
Tyler is a lightning quick point guard that plays with a lot of speed and athleticism at the point.
Vincas Buzelis Vincas Buzelis 6'5" | SF Hinsdale Central | 2025 State IL (Hinsdale Central)
The younger brother of Matas is a an explosive athlete that plays above the rim.
Nevaeh Hawkins Nevaeh Hawkins 6'7" St. Patrick | 2025 State IL (St. Patrick)
Super bouncy combo forward that is quick twitched on the offensive glass.
Adam Walker Adam Walker 6'10" | C Romeoville | 2025 State IL (Romeoville)
Big man that has a long and lanky frame. Fluid athlete getting up and down the floor and swatting shots.
Gabriel Sularski Gabriel Sularski 6'5" | SF Lemont | 2026 State IL (Benet)
Top ranked sophomore in the state brings athleticism on the wing impacting on both ends.
Stephen Brown Stephen Brown 6'7" | PF Marist | 2026 State IL (Marist)
Super bouncy big man that rebounds with force and throws down big dunks.
Lincoln Williams Lincoln Williams 6'5" | SF Kankakee | 2026 State IL (Kankakee)
Willaims is a long and wiry athletic wing that scores with ease.
Davon Grant Davon Grant 6'5" | SF Dekalb | 2026 State IL (Dekalb)
Powerfully built combo forward that has bounce around the hoop rebounding and finishing with force.
Karson Thomas Karson Thomas 6'4" | SF Lincoln Way East | 2026 State IL (Lincoln Way East)
Two way wing in the sophomore class that flashes excellent athleticism.
Jayden Madden Jayden Madden 6'9" | C Romeoville | 2026 State IL (Romeoville)
Madden doesn’t play much on varsity, but we saw during the fall him showcase his elite athleticism as a big man.
Mickeis Johnson Mickeis Johnson 6'3" | SG Romeoville | 2026 State IL (Romeoville)
Powerfully built two guard that explodes with the ball in the open floor and flies to the rim.
Amare Pryor Amare Pryor 6'1" | PG Bloom | 2026 State IL (Bloom)
Long and rangy combo guard that is fast with it in transition and blocks shots well for a guard.