Chi Town Tip Off: Inside-Out Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Chi Town Tip Off is in full effect! Teams from around the midwest have gathered to compete for gold and bragging rights.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>This event is overflowing with talent but I was able to put together a list of standout forwards that made plays in and outside of the paint!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398490' first='Ben' last='Hills'] | Ray Allen Select</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hills anchored the paint on both ends for [program_tooltip program_id='2075807' first='Ray' last='Allen Select']. His strong pivots and savvy footwork served him well in the low post area. He is a solid playmaker when facing the weak side of the floor. His patience and toughness to get to the basket earned him frequent visits to the free throw line where he shot a high clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hunter Theil | Powerhouse Sports</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Theil was a huge target for Powerhouse. He made himself available for his teammates with high post flashes and low post seals. In high pressure situations he was able to make great decisions and find open shooters. His activity on the boards was also impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Lemons | Flight Athletics</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lemons was highly active in the pick and roll for Flight Athletics. The highly mobile forward showed great awareness when rolling to the basket and finished through contact. His flashes to the dunker spot earned him timely baskets. His athleticism served him greatly in one on one situations in the low post.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Julian Norton | Illinois Future</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norton used his height, length, and high motor to his advantage for Illinois' future. The lanky forward had his head on a swivel in transition and mid post situations. In one on one scenarios he was able to spin middle or baseline for assists and baskets for himself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->