#PHChiTownTipOff: Max’s 2026 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the top 2026 prospects I saw compete in a loaded 16u field at the Prep Hoops Chi-Town Tip Off!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561002"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"In the best game of the weekend, Jarvis stepped up to help lead his Indiana Game UA Rise team past [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last='']. He was so smooth weaving his way through traffic to get to the basket, and from there he converted on some tough finishes against the [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] size. Jarvis was able to just hang in the air and contort his body to finish in a variety of ways, and a lot of those tough buckets came in the second half with the game tight. Also drew a charge late in the game that helped swing some momentum his team's way. Two impressive showings against a pair of EYBL programs in the games I watched.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2399573"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Even as one of the smaller players on the floor, one of the things that stood out about Richard was his rebounding. He attacks the ball out of the air, grabbing it at the high point of his jump, outrebounding bigger players on multiple occasions. Even on the offensive end he was crashing the glass and helping pick up additional scoring opportunities for his [program_tooltip program_id='2127820' first='Racine' last='Truth'] team. On the ball he can quickly get into his pull-up jumper or attack the basket and finish off two feet. A part of a talented 2u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e026 class at Racine St. Cat's.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2045266"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2045266' first='Michael' last='Wilson'] could not be stopped on Sunday afternoon. Playing without any subs, Wilson just willed his team to a win against a tough [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] squad. Wilson's combination of size, strength, and skill made him a matchup nightmare on the offensive end. Defend him with a smaller guard and Michael could just bully his way to the basket to finish. Try to guard him with size and he's going to break you down off the dribble and hit a pull-up jumper. Also added in a couple of transition dunks to add to his point total. Big time scorer in Wisconsin's 2u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e026 class.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2381688"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Valin impressed with his play on both ends of the floor. On Friday night he had a pair of chase-down blocks in the first half, and also flashed his shooting ability beyond the arc. At 6'6 he spends time handling the ball for his team while also manning the paint on other possessions. Such a versatile player because of his ability to run the floor to score in transition, utilize footwork to finish out of the block, and knock down shots beyond the arc. Against a loaded [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] 15u team he threw down a handful of dunks in the open floor, and was aggressive trying to get to the rim to finish.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1561889"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"I thought Amare had some productive minutes off the bench for Team Herro 16u, providing tons of energy on the defensive end of the floor. He was a menace pressuring the ball, willing to pick up full-court on his own and make things difficult for opposing point guards. Playing on such a talented team he's not always going to get a lot of looks offensively, but his defensive efforts helped lead to a handful of transition finishes.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["2399378"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Mason is an extremely long 6'6 forward for [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown']. He showed a lot of promise in the game I saw, particularly on the defensive end. His long frame made him a valuable rim protector, and he did a nice job of walling up to alter shots. Can really get up in passing lanes to tip passes or pick up steals as well. I liked his effort running the floor rim to rim, and he also showed the ability to handle it on his own in the open floor. Good touch to finish at the rim, and a quick second bounce to go right back up with offensive boards.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["2381689"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Parion is another guard who made a defensive impact over the weekend. He's a high effort player and that showed against [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] as two times in the first half he chased players down from behind to block/strip a transition lay-up. Standing at 6'3 he has a projectable frame with long arms and a strong frame, allowing him to defend just about anywhere on the perimeter. Sits deep in a stance to pressure the ball and fights to get over the top of screens. Looking forward to seeing how his game continues to develop.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66211725141aa"} /-->