PHI Spring Exposure Camp: Team 8 and Team 9 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Illinois Spring Exposure Camp was held over the weekend in Aurora.&nbsp; We have wall to wall coverage of the event for you!&nbsp; Here I dive into the prospects that caught my attention on a pair of the 5 on 5 teams at the event in <strong>PHI Spring Exposure Camp: Team 8 and Team 9 Standouts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Team 8 Standouts</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125668' first='Nedas' last='Venckus'] (Lockport – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Venckus is a 6'1” shooting guard that really impressed at the camp. He was lights out with his shot making hitting multiple from mid-range along with several threes.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that sets up his shot and can mix in some acrobatic finishes.&nbsp; He can really shoot it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389793' first='Dovydas' last='Zuperka'] (Stagg – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Stagg big man brings projectability at 6'6”.&nbsp; Long and athletic build.&nbsp; High-points rebounds and boards in and out of his area.&nbsp; Solid shot blocker as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chaz Perry (Menomonee Falls, WI – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perry is a point guard that is a solid passer especially in the drive and kick.&nbsp; Active hands on the defensive end pushing and getting out in transition.&nbsp; Can hit a three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2371812' first='Justin' last='Freeman'] (Andrew – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smaller point guard at 5'7” that is effective in the drive and kick game getting others involved.&nbsp; Uses hesi moves to get to the rim.&nbsp; Shifty ball handler that wins off the bounce and finishes with scoop shots at the cup.&nbsp; Solid pull up shooter as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Team 9 Standouts</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323597' first='Kareem' last='Esily'] (Kindi Academy – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'8” point guard continues to impress each time we see him.&nbsp; Wins off the bounce with his speed and creative handles.&nbsp; Killer crossovers and shifty takes on the regular getting downhill with burst where he finishes with an array of soft touch finishes.&nbsp; Has some decent passing feel as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125633' first='Hamdi' last='Ayyash'] (Lockport – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Lockport 6'2” two guard is a lefty that can really shoot the basketball.&nbsp; Hit multiple threes in the game we saw and also crashed the offensive glass effectively from his guard spot for second chance points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gino DeSandre (Lockport – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Lockport guard.&nbsp; This one stands at 5'10” and can really push it in the open floor.&nbsp; Liked his ability to pass with flair.&nbsp; Excellent crossover winning off the dribble on it over and over for layups at the cup.&nbsp; Also mixed in some pull up twos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125671' first='Nojus' last='Venckus'] (Lockport – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Lockport 6'1” standout was stellar with his play at the camp.&nbsp; Creative ball handler that consistently won one on one with strong right handed takes.&nbsp; Finished dump offs around the hoop, rebounded well including following up his own jumpers for scores, and made some quick passes on the move.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->