Parham Perspective: Tuesday Chicago Doubleheader
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On Tuesday I was able to get out and check two high level matchups. The first was the CPS Elite 8 matchup of Simeon and the host Lane Tech. In the second contest I traveled two minutes across the bridge…
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Continue ReadingOn Tuesday I was able to get out and check two high level matchups. The first was the CPS Elite 8 matchup of Simeon and the host Lane Tech. In the second contest I traveled two minutes across the bridge to catch the De La Salle visiting DePaul Prep. Here is my look at both in Parham Perspective: Tuesday Chicago Doubleheader!
Simeon 53 Lane Tech 50
A fun matchup on paper turned out to be a close game down the stretch. It all started with Simeon guard RJ McKinnie RJ McKinnie 6'2" | SG Simeon | 2024 State IL . The Chicago gritty guard had the task to guard the best player and still be an effective scorer. A role that exceeded in. RJ shot the ball well hitting 5 threes while getting to the foul line several times off drives and finishing through contact. An underrated rated part of his game is how well he rebounds for a guard. He seems to know where the ball would come off the rim and just out hustles guys to get it. McKinnie is one of the best defenders in the state and it showed in his coverage of Lane’s best scoring threat Shaheed Solebo Shaheed Solebo 6'4" | SF Lane Tech | 2024 State IL . Shaheed was held to 9 points all in the first half as he would foul out late in the 4th quarter. The Champions would get a lift from 6’8 junior standout Dalton Scantlebury Dalton Scantlebury 6'8" | PF Lane Tech | 2025 State IL who was a matchup problem for Simeon. He scored around the rim with several offensive putbacks. The Wolverines didn’t have much size to keep Dalton off the boards as he finished with 14 points and 16 rebounds. The Wolverines ‘ win has given them a spot in the CPS final 4 on Thursday.
DePaul Prep 43 De La Salle 40
As I made the trip over the bridge to DePaul campus they were underway but I managed to watch another close matchup. The two teams seemed to know each other well. The matchup of 2026 highly ranked prospects
Rashaun Porter
Rashaun
Porter
6'6" | PF
DePaul Prep | 2026
State
IL
and Charles Barnes was on my mind going into this game but the upperclassmen were the ones who stole the show.
Makai Kvamme
Makai
Kvamme
6'0" | PG
DePaul Prep | 2025
State
IL
was the key factor in this game as he put pressure on the Meteors’ defense by getting to the rim consistently and drawing fouls. Makai lived at the free-throw line throughout the game. He’s smooth when attacking the paint and can take angles that most guards can’t. Another player who continuously shows his worth for DePaul Prep is
Jaylan McElroy
Jaylan
McElroy
6'7" | PF
DePaul Prep | 2024
State
#262
Nation
IL
. The 6’7 defensive hound is just a walking spark plug. He does so much but isn’t highlighted as much for his defensive effort. He pulled in double-digit rebounds while swatting several shots. For De La Salle it was
Alioune Mbaye
Alioune
Mbaye
6'7" | PF
De La Salle | 2024
State
IL
who led them in scoring with 12 points. A 6’7 post player who also can face up from 15 feet. He showed good hands around the rim and made all the right plays to keep De La Salle in the game. In a low-scoring defensive game like this we didn’t get much activity from the younger guys but a three from Barnes in the first half and a strong attack from Porter showed what they both have to offer as college prospects.