Chi-Town Tip Off: New Names Emerge 15U and 16U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chi-Town Tip Off in Chicago featured many of the top prospects in the state of Illinois.&nbsp; We examine the event from all angles including here in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Illinois New Names Emerge 16U and 15U</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454169' first='Brad' last='Blackmon'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075385' first='Chicago' last='Grinders'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackmon had a breakout performance against [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] 2026.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that slithered through the lane for scores at the rack.&nbsp; The 6'3” guard used his length to get on the offensive glass for put backs and finished out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Plus shot blocker for a guard that can defend an array of backcourt positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1909885' first='Zion' last='Wilkins'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075385' first='Chicago' last='Grinders'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilkins is a smaller lead guard from Lindblom that put himself on the radar with a strong showing.&nbsp; Controls the pace of the game, makes solid reads, and is so quick off the bounce converting at the rim for layups while also getting to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403723' first='Thomas' last='Moffett'] (All In Athletics 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moffett was a standout sharp shooter for AIA.&nbsp; The 6'4” small forward poured in threes at a high rate.&nbsp; Nailed four of them in the game that we saw.&nbsp; Plus three point shooter that can really stretch it with solid size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charlie Pomis ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pomis had his coming out party at the Chi-Town Tip Off!&nbsp; He is a scoring guard from Hersey that brings versatility being able to score both in the lane and shooting from three.&nbsp; Finishes well through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552461' first='Ethan' last='Matz'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matz is a guard out of Carmel that can really shoot it from three.&nbsp; Plays with a lot of grit and moves well without the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422531' first='Devin' last='Meier'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meier also impressed us at a camp earlier in the month.&nbsp; In that setting it was his shot making that stood out.&nbsp; Here we liked the athleticism he used to score in the paint and get to the free throw line combined with taking and making tough shots in the 15-18 foot range along with threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414164' first='Jalen' last='Clardy'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] National 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clardy was the star for [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] National 16U team.&nbsp; The Bremen point guard has a ton of pop in the open floor and is a good pull up jump shooter.&nbsp; Plays with speed and is a good scorer that can also distribute when he needs to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383975' first='Lucas' last='Bowers'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Vandalia 6'5” power forward is a back to the basket scorer that seals really well getting his buckets in the paint.&nbsp; Good hands and touch around the basket.&nbsp; Can also slash from the wing a little bit as well and rebounds well in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412921' first='Nonye' last='Onuchukwu'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078376' first='Illinois' last='Attack'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Waubonsie Valley wing has a projectable frame with a smooth offensive game.&nbsp; He is a sound three point shooter that can drain shots off the catch from distance.&nbsp; Plays in the open floor with fluidity and is a rangy defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TJ Eaton (Mac Irvin Fire 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eaton was a standout for the EYBL Fire 15U squad with his shot making before going down with an arm injury.&nbsp; He can really shoot the rock from beyond the arc and was on a heater before he went down with the injury.&nbsp; Clean and easy release for the Rich Township 2027 guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->