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PHI Spring Exposure: 2027 Honorable Mentions

PHI Spring Exposure: 2027 Honorable Mentions
Joshua Burish
Joshua Burish March 27, 2024 @ 04:18 PM
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Lucas Thompson
Lucas Thompson 6'6" | PF/SF | 2028
MO
Brady Harris
Brady Harris 5'10" | PG | 2027
IL
Germaine Moore Jr
Germaine Moore Jr 6'1" | PG/CG | 2030
IL
Nojus Venckus
Nojus Venckus 6'3" | SG | 2027
IL
Nedas Venckus
Nedas Venckus 6'3" | SG | 2027
IL
KJ Brown
KJ Brown 6'3" | SG | 2027
IL
Hamdi Ayyash
Hamdi Ayyash 6'2" | PF | 2027
IL
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As we dive deeper into the talent pool at the Prep Hoops Illinois Spring Exposure Session, there are players who demonstrated fundamental skills and potential, earning honorable mentions for the 2027 All-Event Team. Let's highlight these standout performers who claimed a spot on the 2027 All-Event Honorable Mentions.

KJ Brown

KJ Brown

IL #133
SG #32
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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KJ
Brown SG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Lincoln-Way East
|
IL
PHI Spring Exposure: 2027 Honorable Mentions
The southpaw Brown exhibits a calm demeanor and smooth movement on the court. He shows a quick step...
Written by Joshua Burish
Read more at PrepHoops​.com
Prep Hoops

KJ Brown

State: Illinois
School: Lincoln-Way East

The southpaw Brown exhibits a calm demeanor and smooth movement on the court. He shows a quick step when attacking to his left, finishing softly at the rim. However, there’s room for improvement in his dribbling and finishing with his right hand, which would add versatility to his game. He demonstrates the ability to shoot from three-point range with confidence, stepping into shots effectively. As a young guard, he stands to benefit greatly from development at Simeon.

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Germaine Moore Jr

Germaine Moore Jr

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2030
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Germaine
Moore Jr PG/CG
Class
2030
Height
6'1"
HS
Providence Catholic
|
IL
PHI Spring Exposure: 2027 Honorable Mentions
Despite being the smallest player competing in the 2027 class, Germaine Moore is actually part of the 2030...
Written by Joshua Burish
Read more at PrepHoops​.com
Prep Hoops

Germaine Moore Jr

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State: Illinois
School: Providence Catholic
Club: Illinois Heat

Despite being the smallest player competing in the 2027 class, Germaine Moore is actually part of the 2030 class, and he certainly made an impression. He’s a feisty on-ball defender who isn’t afraid to play physically and possesses fundamentally sound handling and attacking skills. Moore also demonstrated solid lead passes in transition and added flair to his game with a step-back corner three-pointer, followed by another wing three on back-to-back possessions.

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Brady Harris

Brady Harris

IL #138
PG #43
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Brady
Harris PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Francis Parker
|
IL
PHI Spring Exposure: 2027 Honorable Mentions
Harris displayed qualities compared to a quarterback on the court. He showed unselfish play within the half-court offense...
Written by Joshua Burish
Read more at PrepHoops​.com
Prep Hoops

Brady Harris

State: Illinois
School: Francis Parker
Club: Meanstreets

Harris displayed qualities compared to a quarterback on the court. He showed unselfish play within the half-court offense and pushed the pace during transitions without forcing plays. Harris showcased good shooting form and accuracy from beyond the arc, making pull-up and spot-up three-pointers. Additionally, he delivered crisp passes to cutters, further highlighting his court vision and playmaking abilities

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Hamdi Ayyash

Hamdi Ayyash

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Hamdi Ayyash

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State: Illinois
School: Lockport Township

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Ayyash demonstrated noticeable confidence and a strong desire to contribute during 5v5 games. He excelled at high-pointing rebounds and kept the ball high in the post to evade defenders effectively. Ayyash also showed proficiency in executing pick-and-rolls as the screener,…

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Emporia State
Nojus Venckus

Nojus Venckus

IL
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Nojus Venckus

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State: Illinois
School: Lockport Township
Club: Breakaway

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The twin brother of Nedas Venckus Nedas Venckus 6&#039;3&quot; | SG Lockport Township | 2027 State IL , Nojus, showcased a distinctive playing style compared to his sibling. He adopted a more nonchalant approach and prioritized passing from the point…

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Lucas Thompson

Lucas Thompson

MO #42
PF/SF #7
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2028
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Lucas
Thompson PF/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
De Smet Jesuit
|
MO
PHI Spring Exposure: 2027 Honorable Mentions
Thompson competed nicely in all events, and it’s more impressive that he did it as a class younger...
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Lucas Thompson

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State: Missouri
School: De Smet Jesuit
Club: Mid Pro South

Thompson competed nicely in all events, and it’s more impressive that he did it as a class younger as he is in 2028. The guard from Triad showcased raw ball-handling and a sharp stroke from downtown. Crisp footwork and soft touches near the rim. Rebounded sufficiently and showcased effective outlet passes. Would have liked to see him maximize his physical advantages, particularly in mismatches in the post, given his size and height. Overall, Thompson’s performance reflects a promising talent.

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