Sectional Breakdown: Top 25 Underclassmen
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Grassroots season is just around the corner where we will be focusing heavily on 2026 and 2027 prospects across Illinois. There are still quite a few good ones left in sectional play! College coaches heading out to games these are…
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Continue ReadingGrassroots season is just around the corner where we will be focusing heavily on 2026 and 2027 prospects across Illinois. There are still quite a few good ones left in sectional play! College coaches heading out to games these are the ones you should be watching in Sectionals Breakdown: Top 25 Underclassmen!
2026
Gabriel Sularski Gabriel Sularski 6'5" | SF Lemont | 2026 State IL (Benet)
Top ranked sophomore in the state does it all for Benet. High level shot maker, passer, and rebounds. High-major all the way!
Stephen Brown Stephen Brown 6'7" | PF Marist | 2026 State IL (Marist)
Brown is an athletic four man that rebounds and blocks shots as well as anyone in his class. Finishes with force and flashes a face up game.
Marquis Clark Marquis Clark 6'2" | PG Whitney Young | 2026 State IL (Whitney Young)
Clark is a silky smooth point guard that can run a team while also finding his spots to score. Slithers through defenders like they aren’t even moving!
Rajan Roberts Rajan Roberts 6'2" | PG Kenwood | 2026 State IL (Kenwood)
Roberts is getting to showcase his full repertoire now for Kenwood. Scoring combo guard that has three level pop!
Rashaun Porter Rashaun Porter 6'6" | PF DePaul Prep | 2026 State IL (DePaul Prep)
Strong and athletic lefty four man rebounds very well, finishes inside, and can even stretch on occasion with his shooting.
Andre Tyler Andre Tyler 6'4" | SG Simeon | 2026 State IL (Simeon)
Tyler is turning the corner from prospect to player as a sophomore at Simeon. Plus athlete that is electric with the rock in his hands especially in the open floor.
Lincoln Williams Lincoln Williams 6'5" | SF Kankakee | 2026 State IL (Kankakee)
Williams can flat out put the rock in the hoop! One of the more skilled wing scorers in the sophomore class that is slick with the ball. Could be the x-factor in their regional semi game.
Colin Stack Colin Stack 6'9" | C Benet | 2026 State IL (Benet)
Stack is a big man that can really protect the rim with his shot blocking, rebounds well in his area, and has touch on his jump shot.
Charles Barnes (De La Salle)
Barnes is a long and rangy small forward that can play anywhere from the two to four both offensively and defensively.
Oliver Gray Oliver Gray 6'3" | SF Barrington | 2026 State IL (Barrington)
Gray is one of the go to players for a highly seeded Barrington squad. Plus plus shooter that will surprise you with his game off the bounce.
Nasir Rankin Nasir Rankin 6'2" | SG Whitney Young | 2026 State IL (Whitney Young)
Rankin is in the midst of a great sophomore season where he has emerged as a legit D1 prospect with his slashing, shot making, and defense.
Davon Grant Davon Grant 6'5" | SF Dekalb | 2026 State IL (DeKalb)
Grant is an athletic and physical MONSTER! We saw him completely enforce his will against Rockford Auburn with his rebounding and massive dunks.
Adam Anwar Adam Anwar 6'7" | PF McHenry | 2026 State IL (McHenry)
Skilled four man that continues to get better and better each time we see him play!
Josh Abushanab Josh Abushanab 6'5" | SF Glenbard North | 2026 State IL (Glenbard North)
Strong and athletic small forward that when his three ball is falling watch out! Brings a lot of intriguing physical tools.
Adoni Vassilakis Adoni Vassilakis 6'0" | PG Marist | 2026 State IL (Marist)
Crafty left handed floor general that can make shots from the perimeter, has a sweet floater game, and is a great distributor.
Rykan Woo Rykan Woo 6'1" | PG Whitney Young | 2026 State IL (Whitney Young)
Woo is a high IQ lead guard that gets others involved in the half court while scoring on his own with nifty finishes and loves the baseline J.
Jayden Wright Jayden Wright 5'11" | PG Benet | 2026 State IL (Benet)
Wright is a sharp shooting combo guard that when he gets going can shoot his team to a win!
Christopher Kirkpatrick Christopher Kirkpatrick 6'3" | PG New Trier | 2026 State IL (New Trier)
Kirkpatrick is leading New Trier as a sophomore. Fun player to watch with his athleticism and ability to create for himself and others at the point.
Rico D’Alessandro Rico D’Alessandro 6'4" | PF Whitney Young | 2026 State IL (Whitney Young)
D’Alessandro is the ultimate Swiss Army knife type player being able to do a little bit of everything playing the three, four, and five when needed.
Noah Mister Noah Mister 6'1" | PG Mt. Carmel | 2026 State IL (Mt. Carmel)
Mister is an electric scoring guard that has deep range on his shot and is a key for Mt. Carmel making a deep run.
2027
Jaxson Davis Jaxson Davis 6'1" | PG Warren | 2027 IL (Warren)
Davis is an elite freshman who has done things very rarely seen in the state taking Warren from after thought to state title contender in his first year. Scoring point guard that can get buckets from all over while also getting others involved.
Davion Thompson Davion Thompson 6'2" | SG Bolingbrook | 2027 IL (Bolingbrook)
Thompson is a bucket getter as the southpaw can score effectively from all three levels as the go to player for Bolingbrook. He is one of the smoothest players in the state with his three level scoring ability.
Devin Cleveland Devin Cleveland 6'2" | PG Kenwood | 2027 IL (Kenwood)
Cleveland is posting huge numbers as a freshman especially since the suspension of their upperclassmen as he led them in scoring in both regional games. High-major lead guard that can score as soon as he crosses half court with an elite jumper and blow by drive game.
Howard Williams Howard Williams 6'5" | SF Whitney Young | 2027 IL (Whitney Young)
Strong and powerful wing that can fly! He is physically very impressive being able to impact on both ends of the floor as a freshman gaining more and more confidence as the season progresses.
Michael Woods Michael Woods 6'1" | PG St. Francis De Sales | 2027 IL (St. Francis de Sales)
Woods has had a lot of buzz over the last couple months as news of this scoring point guard is starting to spread. They are making noise in 1A playoffs.