Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Illinois Slashers
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The Chi-Town Tip Off in Chicago featured many of the top prospects in the state of Illinois. We examine the event from all angles including here in Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Slashers in Illinois! Al Brooks Al Brooks 6'6" |…
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Continue ReadingThe Chi-Town Tip Off in Chicago featured many of the top prospects in the state of Illinois. We examine the event from all angles including here in Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Slashers in Illinois!
Al Brooks Al Brooks 6'6" | SF Hansberry | 2025 State #239 Nation IL Jr ( Hoops 4 Health 17U)
Brooks is one of the best players in the state’s 2025 class. He is an explosive slasher in both the half court and transition that is impossible to stop going downhill.
Vincas Buzelis Vincas Buzelis 6'5" | SF Hinsdale Central | 2025 State IL ( Full Package 17U)
Buzelis is a physical and athletic wing that can get downhill with strength finishing at the rim and getting to the line.
Rae’Qwon Rogers Rae’Qwon Rogers 6'3" | SG Bowen | 2025 State IL ( The Work Foundation 17U)
Bowen point guard that brings burst and explosiveness pushing it off the bounce to the rim.
Caleb Henry Caleb Henry 6'5" | SF De La Salle | 2026 IL ( The Work Foundation 17U)
Slithery 2026 wing that did a nice job getting to the rim and scoring in the paint.
Ricky Divito Ricky Divito 5'9" | PG Hersey | 2025 IL ( Chicago Grinders 17U)
Athletic guard that can score in the paint with his drives finishing with a acrobatic conversions on the regular.
Dariontez Monroe ( Illinois Bears 15U)
Long and powerful lefty 2027 guard from Sparta that is at his best slashing and in the open floor getting to the rim.
Brad Blackmon ( Chicago Grinders 16U)
Projectable wing that won off the bounce throughout his big game against Meanstreets ‘ last=”].
Zion Wilkins Zion Wilkins 5'8" | PG Lindblom Math And Science | 2026 IL ( Chicago Grinders 16U)
Quick guard that displayed burst off the dribble finding holes in the defense to score.
Jaxson Davis Jaxson Davis 6'1" | PG Warren | 2027 IL ( Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2027 16U)
Davis is a lefty point guard that is very explosive and quick in tight areas. He won off the bounce scoring in the paint and making others better.
Davion Thompson Davion Thompson 6'2" | SG Bolingbrook | 2027 IL ( Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2027 16U)
Such a smooth two guard as the star 2027 Bolingbrook scorer can get to the rack with such ease.
Marquis Clark Marquis Clark 6'2" | PG Whitney Young | 2026 State IL ( Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2026 16U)
Clark had a strong second game for the 2026 Meanstreets ‘ last=”] squad. The Whitney Young guard is at his best when in attack mode looking to score on smooth takes to the rim.
Drew Barrington Drew Barrington 6'0" | PG Carterville | 2025 State IL ( Illinois Bears 17U)
Barrington is a lead guard from Carterville that was excellent slicing up the defense off the bounce scoring in the lane on soft touch finishes.
AJ Keith AJ Keith 6'4" | SG Pinckneyville | 2025 State IL ( Illinois Bears 17U)
Good sized wing with athleticism that has pop off the bounce. Gets downhill and has explosion finishing around the rim.
Charlie Pomis ( Full Package 16U)
Crafty scoring guard that put up points in a hurry for Full Package . A major part of that was his ability to finish in the lane.
Devin Cleveland Devin Cleveland 6'2" | PG Kenwood | 2027 IL (Mac Irvin Fire 15U)
Cleveland is one of the top 2027s in the state. He can score from all three levels including using his long strides to score in the paint.
Damari Stephens Damari Stephens 6'3" | SG Kenwood | 2027 IL (Mac Irvin Fire 15U)
Powerfully built wing that bullies his way to the hoop on slashes to the rim.