Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Illinois Stock Boosters

<!-- 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: Top Illinois Stock Boosters</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105166' first='Vincas' last='Buzelis'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We came into the spring thinking that Buzelis was one of the top candidates to breakout.&nbsp; That is exactly what he did at Chi-Town Tip Off!&nbsp; The physical and athletic wing from Hinsdale Central played the best basketball of his career.&nbsp; He has always showed flashes, but this was a consistent production we hadn't seen.&nbsp; High-motor wing that impacts on both ends.&nbsp; Locked down defensively, rebounded at a high rate, and slashed with authority either scoring or getting to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2326966' first='Moses' last='Wilson'] (M14 Adidas Gold 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson first put his name on our radar over the winter on a Waubonsie Valley team that had a breakout campaign.&nbsp; Long and lanky forward can play either the three or four.&nbsp; He has long strides attacking throwing down some big dunks.&nbsp; Like the versatility a lot on the defensive end as a switchable prospect that can block shots.&nbsp; Also showing he can knock down threes off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766500' first='Ricky' last='Divito'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075385' first='Chicago' last='Grinders'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Divito was impressive on night 1 as the Hersey guard brought a spark to his team.&nbsp; Athletic guard that is tough and gritty scoring off the bounce.&nbsp; Nifty layups over and over including several reverse finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766504' first='Caden' last='Workman'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Workman is a combo forward that has some playmaking ability.&nbsp; That was an area we hadn't seen previously which caught our attention.&nbsp; He would get defensive rebounds, push, and make good decisions with the ball.&nbsp; Can score out of the post with skill including hook shots.&nbsp; Stretches it to three off the catch.&nbsp; Runs the floor very well.&nbsp; Coming off a junior year where his name went on the map.&nbsp; This was a weekend of establishing himself as a better prospect than we initially thought.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2321459' first='Tristian' last='Saunders'] (Flight Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saunders is a long and rangy combo guard that has solid size.&nbsp; Shot the ball very well from the perimeter as the Joliet West guard was effective knocking them down off the catch.&nbsp; Hit four triples in the game we saw along with using his athleticism and long strides to get out in the open floor for finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323647' first='Howard' last='Williams'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] 2027 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Absolutely the best we have seen Williams in his career.&nbsp; The Whitney Young small forward is a physical wing with strength and plus athleticism.&nbsp; In this setting he was able to showcase his offensive repertoire which included shooting the ball at a super high rate.&nbsp; Best we have seen him with the jumper from both mid-range and three.&nbsp; Poured in feathery jumpers in bunches while also still being aggressive slashing, getting on the glass, and impacting defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552486' first='Danny' last='Houlihan'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] 2026 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Houlihan was a role player for New Trier this year that is ready to step into being a co-star for them the next two seasons.&nbsp; What stands out about him is size on the wing and how well he shoots the ball.&nbsp; Big time shot maker from three as he racked up four of them in one of the games we caught off the catch.&nbsp; Has some potential as a driver and playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->