Leap Day: 20 Prospects Primed to Elevate Stock
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Today is Leap Day! Every four years there is an extra day in February on the 29th. We are celebrating by looking ahead at 20 prospects that we feel are primed to make a Leap in their game and ranking…
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Continue ReadingToday is Leap Day! Every four years there is an extra day in February on the 29th. We are celebrating by looking ahead at 20 prospects that we feel are primed to make a Leap in their game and ranking over the next year! Here is Leap Day: 20 Prospects Primed to Elevate Stock!
2025
Tyreek Coleman Tyreek Coleman 6'2" | PG Waubonsie Valley | 2025 State IL (Waubonsie Valley)
The explosive point guard broke out as a junior with his big year leading Waubonsie to a long winning streak. He can take it to even another level this spring and summer with his speed, burst, and shot making.
EJ Horton EJ Horton 6'2" | PG Phillips | 2025 State IL (Phillips)
Horton is another name that burst on the scene as a junior. Athletic scoring combo guard that has led his team to the 2A sectional final. He is ready to make his name on the recruiting scene.
Marcos Gonzales Marcos Gonzales 6'3" | SG Brother Rice | 2025 State IL (Brother Rice)
Silky smooth two guard that continues to produce for Brother Rice. The wing is a plus shot maker that has good size and plays within a system.
Jax Abalos Jax Abalos 6'7" | SF Batavia | 2025 State IL (Batavia)
One of the premier shooters in the class. The lefty will be coveted as a small forward with size that can knock down shots. If he can show more off the bounce it will take his game to another level.
Dominique Clay Dominique Clay 6'4" | SF Quincy | 2025 State IL (Quincy)
Clay is a long and rangy wing that plays on a loaded Quincy squad. Plus shooter off the catch that has all the physical tools you look for in a talented wing with upside.
Kobe Walker Kobe Walker 6'9" | C Normal Community | 2025 State IL (Normal Community)
Walker is playing behind a pair of high level posts in the senior class for Normal. Next year it will be his team. Size, length, and is efficient scoring in the paint.
TJ Seals TJ Seals 6'5" | SF Johnson Prep | 2025 State IL (Johnson College Prep)
Seals is among the most unknown top players in the state. He has torn up small college hoops in Chicago and has all the tools to do it at a higher level this spring and summer.
Donte Montgomery Donte Montgomery 6'2" | SG Oak Lawn | 2025 State IL (Oak Lawn)
Montgomery garnered a lot of buzz late in the season. We see him as a go to scorer that can be a guy that gets buckets from all three levels. Colleges will be watching closely!
Cameron Thomas Cameron Thomas 6'3" | PG Mount Carmel | 2025 State IL (Mt. Carmel)
Thomas just produces! Game in and game out this Caravan combo guard can really score with his shot making and power game. Being out of the shadow of their senior stars colleges will see what he can fully do.
2026
Amir Danforth Amir Danforth 6'1" | SG Rockford Auburn | 2026 State IL (Rockford Auburn)
Danforth is a silky smooth scorer with athleticism and strength. Can score from all three levels and is an excellent defender. Primed for a breakout over the next year.
Cameron Mercer Cameron Mercer 6'2" | SG Riverside Brookfield | 2026 State IL (Riverside Brookfield)
Mercer will be the guy for the next two years at RB with the graduation of their two senior stars. This shooting guard has a ton of potential as a scorer and defender that can play on the ball some as well.
Charles Barnes (De La Salle)
Barnes is a long and rangy small forward that can defend multiple positions. Once the seniors are gone from the Meteors he will have an opportunity to showcase more of his all-around game.
Oliver Gray Oliver Gray 6'3" | SF Barrington | 2026 State IL (Barrington)
Gray is a prospect that continues to grow on us. He is an elite shot maker from three that has sneaky athleticism leading Barrington to an excellent season.
Davon Grant Davon Grant 6'5" | SF Dekalb | 2026 State IL (Dekalb)
Grant has been one of my favorite players to watch this season. Powerful combo forward with long arms and an elite motor. If his perimeter shot develops he will FLY up the rankings!
Adam Anwar Adam Anwar 6'7" | PF McHenry | 2026 State IL (McHenry)
Anwar intrigued us in the fall and has done more of the same during his sophomore year for a McHenry team that is making a run in the playoffs.
Karson Thomas Karson Thomas 6'4" | SF Lincoln Way East | 2026 State IL (Lincoln Way East)
The combination of athleticism, strength, and skill is so tantalizing! He emerged as the top long term prospect for LWE this season and could take it to another level over the next year.
Christopher Kirkpatrick Christopher Kirkpatrick 6'3" | PG New Trier | 2026 State IL (New Trier)
Kirkpatrick continues to see his stock rise. Leading New Trier as a sophomore is very impressive and he has done with poise and flair!
Jayden Madden Jayden Madden 6'9" | C Romeoville | 2026 State IL (Romeoville)
Madden is all upside! Barely played on the varsity level, but screams upside with his height, length, and mobility. Shot blocker and has some sneaky skill.
Alex Johnson Alex Johnson 6'2" | SG Belleville Althoff | 2026 State IL (Belleville Althoff)
Rangy wing from southern Illinois that showcased a lot of tools as a two way wing when we saw him this season.
Ahmad Lee Ahmad Lee 6'2" | SG Lincoln Park | 2026 State IL (Lincoln Park)
Lee was a major reason for Lincoln Park’s success this year. He is in position to take another leap over the next year in his game!