Prep Hoops Live: 2026 Illinois Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Live took place over the weekend in Romeoville!&nbsp; PHI will now be diving into the prospects that caught our attention.&nbsp; Here is <strong>Prep Hoops Live: 2026 Illinois Wings</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2334404' first='Tre' last='Watkins'] (Basketball Paradise 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watkins was a revelation at the event.&nbsp; Checked in just inside the top 100 before the event he was outstanding proving he needs a bump in his status.&nbsp; Scored 32 points in the victory against the [program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'].&nbsp; He made tough shots one after another.&nbsp; Multiple threes and tough mid-range jumpers with hands in his face.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that wins off the bounce for finishes in the lane.&nbsp; Effective soft touch finishing game around the hoop.&nbsp; The broad shouldered and wiry wing had a big tip dunk and flashed as a secondary playmaker.&nbsp; One of the biggest single stock risers at the event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323275' first='Adam' last='Flowers'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075524' first='IBA' last='Illinois Stars'] Black 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flowers was one of the more impressive two guards at the event.&nbsp; The Hinsdale South two guard is a fluid rising junior that can really score it!&nbsp; Smooth slasher that gets to the rim for scoop shots, acrobatic layups, and played well in transition.&nbsp; Solid getting to his spots in the mid-range where the rangy wing can elevate over the defenders for scores.&nbsp; Primed for a breakout junior season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ahmad [player_tooltip player_id='2403249' first='Lee' last=''] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2403249' first='Lee' last=''] was outstanding throughout the event as one of the top performers regardless of class from Illinois pouring in 20+ points in both games we saw him play.&nbsp; His jumper was on point draining shots from both three and mid-range creating for himself setting up his shots well getting space from defenders.&nbsp; In his second game which he scored 26 points he was flowing in the mid-range hitting them with guys in his face consistently!&nbsp; Rangy two guard that can score from all three levels and is continuing to get better each time we see him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400893' first='Larry' last='Harris'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is more of a wing as he is only about 6'3”, but for the Demons the Lincoln Park rising junior plays on the inside and was a force all weekend!&nbsp; He did it on both ends impacting in a major way!&nbsp; High level rebounder and defender that brings the non stop motor on both ends.&nbsp; So quick with his second jump on the glass for put backs.&nbsp; Scores inside on post ups, junk points, and spin moves.&nbsp; The athleticism really pops.&nbsp; Long term potential will be dependent on whether he grows to be a post or improves his wing skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Darron Greer ([program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greer was an eye popping new prospect that caught our attention.&nbsp; The 6'3” shooting guard from Argo is an explosive wing that brings major athletic pop.&nbsp; Burst to the rim and scores in transition on the regular.&nbsp; He is a sound three point shooter that gets on the offensive glass and finishes through defenders.&nbsp; Sound wing defender that could develop into a big time threat on that end!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437519' first='Braylon' last='Walker'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076264' first='Illinois' last='Central Elite'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker was a breakout player this weekend as the 6'2” shooting guard from Warren had a pair of really nice games!&nbsp; Two guard that is at his best when pouring in mid-range jumpers over and over again!&nbsp; Does it with consistency knocking in feathery shots over and over again!&nbsp; Mixes in a soft touch finishing game around the hoop and flashes as a passer.&nbsp; Another good weapon to play off Warren's star 2027 point guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217951' first='Cooper' last='Mellican'] (M14 National 1 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mellican is a 6'3” shooting guard that opened eyes on the first evening of the event.&nbsp; He had a nice post up game including right handed hook shots and finishing through defenders for and-1s.&nbsp; Shoots a pretty good ball from beyond the arc as well.</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'] Black 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matz went for 18 points in their win against the [program_tooltip program_id='2075383' first='Chicago' last='Demons'] on Saturday.&nbsp; Plus three point shooter that can really let it fly from beyond the line.&nbsp; He made four of them in the victory.&nbsp; This is what the two guard is best at!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charlie Pomis ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Black 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pomis has been on our radar all spring.&nbsp; He continued that momentum with an excellent performance at Prep Hoops Live when we saw him notching 24 points.&nbsp; Another plus three point marksmen that made four of them in the win.&nbsp; Also does a nice job of mixing in reverse and acrobatic layups for conversions at the rim.&nbsp; Good transition player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874752' first='Kenaz' last='Jackson'] (1 Dream 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson broke out the weekend before in St. Louis and continued to flash the skills that we liked.&nbsp; The long and lanky wing has a feathery jumper that he can knock in at a good rate from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Lot of projectability here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323307' first='Lucas' last='Johnson'] (AR Elite 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a long and lanky 6'3” wing from De La Salle that presents projectability long term.&nbsp; Definitely looks the part.&nbsp; Floater game, mid-range shot, plus passer, and finishes with athleticism at the cup.&nbsp; Silky smooth wing to continue to track!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2399236' first='Xavier' last='Porter'] (AR Elite 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Porter put his name on our radar with all the things he did on the floor.&nbsp; High-level defender that plays with an all-out motor.&nbsp; He excels in the open floor and using a burst with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Nose for the basketball and always seemed to be making key winning plays for his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->