Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Illinois Stock Boosters
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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 Illinois Stock Boosters! Vincas Buzelis Vincas Buzelis 6'5" |…
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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 Illinois Stock Boosters!
Vincas Buzelis Vincas Buzelis 6'5" | SF Hinsdale Central | 2025 State IL ( Full Package 17U)
We came into the spring thinking that Buzelis was one of the top candidates to breakout. That is exactly what he did at Chi-Town Tip Off! The physical and athletic wing from Hinsdale Central played the best basketball of his career. He has always showed flashes, but this was a consistent production we hadn’t seen. High-motor wing that impacts on both ends. Locked down defensively, rebounded at a high rate, and slashed with authority either scoring or getting to the rim.
Moses Wilson Moses Wilson 6'5" | SF Waubonsie Valley | 2025 State IL (M14 Adidas Gold 17U)
Wilson first put his name on our radar over the winter on a Waubonsie Valley team that had a breakout campaign. Long and lanky forward can play either the three or four. He has long strides attacking throwing down some big dunks. Like the versatility a lot on the defensive end as a switchable prospect that can block shots. Also showing he can knock down threes off the catch.
Ricky Divito Ricky Divito 5'9" | PG Hersey | 2025 IL ( Chicago Grinders 17U)
Divito was impressive on night 1 as the Hersey guard brought a spark to his team. Athletic guard that is tough and gritty scoring off the bounce. Nifty layups over and over including several reverse finishes.
Caden Workman Caden Workman 6'5" | SF Brother Rice | 2025 State IL ( Mike Glennon Elite 17U)
Workman is a combo forward that has some playmaking ability. That was an area we hadn’t seen previously which caught our attention. He would get defensive rebounds, push, and make good decisions with the ball. Can score out of the post with skill including hook shots. Stretches it to three off the catch. Runs the floor very well. Coming off a junior year where his name went on the map. This was a weekend of establishing himself as a better prospect than we initially thought.
Tristian Saunders Tristian Saunders 6'3" | SG Joliet West | 2025 State IL (Flight Athletics 17U)
Saunders is a long and rangy combo guard that has solid size. Shot the ball very well from the perimeter as the Joliet West guard was effective knocking them down off the catch. 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.
Howard Williams Howard Williams 6'5" | SF Whitney Young | 2027 IL ( Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2027 16U)
Absolutely the best we have seen Williams in his career. The Whitney Young small forward is a physical wing with strength and plus athleticism. In this setting he was able to showcase his offensive repertoire which included shooting the ball at a super high rate. Best we have seen him with the jumper from both mid-range and three. Poured in feathery jumpers in bunches while also still being aggressive slashing, getting on the glass, and impacting defensively.
Danny Houlihan Danny Houlihan 6'4" | SF New Trier | 2026 State IL ( Meanstreets ‘ last=”] 2026 16U)
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. What stands out about him is size on the wing and how well he shoots the ball. Big time shot maker from three as he racked up four of them in one of the games we caught off the catch. Has some potential as a driver and playmaker.