Eye Popping Athletes on the Hardwood: Chicago
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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! Angelo Ciaravino Angelo Ciaravino 6'6" | SF…
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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!
Angelo Ciaravino Angelo Ciaravino 6'6" | SF Mt. Carmel | 2024 State #160 Nation IL (Mt. Carmel)
Ciaravino got stronger, taller, and became a freak athlete over the summer. Throws down some monster dunks including a reverse two handed jam under the basket this season.
Chris Riddle Chris Riddle 6'5" | SF Kenwood | 2024 State #204 Nation IL (Kenwood)
Super bouncy and physical wing that attacks with force and uses his athleticism on both ends.
Jaylan McElroy Jaylan McElroy 6'7" | PF DePaul Prep | 2024 State #262 Nation IL (DePaul Prep)
High-motor and athletic power forward that crashes the glass with his second jump and swats shots.
Tavariyuan Williams Tavariyuan Williams 6'6" | SF De La Salle | 2024 State IL (De La Salle)
Williams is a big and explosive small forward that shined over the summer with his athleticism in the open floor.
CJ Worsham CJ Worsham 6'7" | PF Christ the King | 2024 State IL (Christ the King)
One of the more explosive big man in the senior class. Built like a defensive end that plays with power and explosiveness.
Calvin Robins Jr Calvin Robins Jr 6'5" | PF Kenwood | 2024 State IL (Kenwood)
Bouncy power forward that has a quick second jump getting on the offensive glass.
Zavier Fitch Zavier Fitch 6'7" | PF Brother Rice | 2024 State IL (Brother Rice)
High level athlete that flies in the air for dunks and rebounds!
Al Brooks Al Brooks 6'6" | SF Hansberry | 2025 State #239 Nation IL Jr (Hansberry)
Long and lanky athlete that is ultra smooth that makes an impact on both ends of the floor.
Antonio Munoz Antonio Munoz 6'6" | SF Whitney Young | 2025 State #194 Nation IL (Whitney Young)
Freaky athlete that has at least one big dunk a game along with several eye popping swats.
Mike Jones Mike Jones 6'7" | PF Chi-Prep | 2025 State #164 Nation IL (Chi-Prep)
Strong and athletic four man that has quick twitched athleticism around the rim getting on the glass for second chance points.
Tristian Ford Tristian Ford 6'2" | PG Chi-Prep | 2025 State #158 Nation IL (Chi-Prep)
Good size guard with long arms that pops athletically with his burst and explosion at the point.
EJ Horton EJ Horton 6'2" | PG Phillips | 2025 State IL (Phillips)
Horton is an athletic combo guard that has impressed as a junior in the Chicago Public League.
TJ Seals TJ Seals 6'5" | SF Johnson Prep | 2025 State IL (Johnson Prep)
Seals has burst on the scene this season with a big year. Strong and athletic wing that really pops.
Ikee Brooks Ikee Brooks 5'11" | PG Hansberry | 2025 State IL (Hansberry)
Junior guard that is super athletic pushing in the open floor with his speed and has showcased he is a good rebounder for a guard.
Caleb Lindsey Caleb Lindsey 6'5" | SF St. Laurence | 2025 State IL (St. Laurence)
Long and lanky wing that is a good defender and transition athlete!
Marquis Clark Marquis Clark 6'2" | PG Whitney Young | 2026 State IL (Whitney Young)
Super smooth lead guard that has easy acceleration with he rock in his hands getting to the cup.
Jaali Love Jaali Love 6'7" | PF Manley | 2026 State IL (Manley)
Long and lean four man that throws down dunks and swats shots with force.
Andre Tyler Andre Tyler 6'4" | SG Simeon | 2026 State IL (Simeon)
One of the premier wing athletes in the sophomore class who is among the best dunkers in the state.
Charles Barnes (De La Salle)
Long and rangy prospect that brings plus athleticism on both ends of the floor.
Nasir Rankin Nasir Rankin 6'2" | SG Whitney Young | 2026 State IL (Whitney Young)
Dual sport athlete that is an eye popping athlete with his explosiveness playing above the rim.
Kassidy Nelson Kassidy Nelson 6'5" | SF Simeon | 2026 State IL (Simeon)
Strong and powerful wing has emerged in big part to his athletic prowess as a sophomore.
Nico Wright Nico Wright 6'5" | PF Lane Tech | 2026 State IL (Lane Tech)
Super bouncy forward that had some excellent dunks and blocks in the fall at the Prep Hoops Top 250.
Howard Williams Howard Williams 6'5" | SF Whitney Young | 2027 IL (Whitney Young)
One of the best athletes in the state is this strong and explosive freshman small forward!