Prep Hoops Live: 2027 Illinois Prospects

<!-- 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: 2027 Illinois Prospects</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391672' first='Jeffrey' last='Hassan'] (M14 Adidas Gold 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hassan had the highest ceiling of any of the 2027 prospects we saw at the event.&nbsp; The 6'8” five man finished in the pick/roll game, had a nice drop step for a score, was fouled on multiple occasions in the paint, and threw in a dunk on a sweeping take ala Dwight Howard that had the crowd on their feet!&nbsp; Good rebounder and showed defensive instincts.&nbsp; The Kaneland post has top 10 potential in the class.&nbsp; He had 13 points in the game we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2425956' first='Perry' last='Tchiegne'] (M14 Adidas Gold 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very intrigued with this 6'0” shooting guard from Waubonsie Valley.&nbsp; Long and lanky guard that will continue to grow.&nbsp; Fluid ball handler that had a killer spin move and got to the rim with relative ease.&nbsp; Solid secondary passer, hit a three, and presents a ton of upside long term.&nbsp; Scored 13 points in their win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2455373' first='Oturo' last='Redento'] (M14 Adidas Gold 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Renento has a lot of tools to like.&nbsp; He has plus size and length at 6'4” with the ability to play both on and off the ball.&nbsp; When playing on the ball he showed some quality passing instincts and feel.&nbsp; Off the ball he can attack with his long strides.&nbsp; Good defender that can check multiple positions using his length both laterally and vertically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125654' first='Jordan' last='Purvis'] (Fueled by Faith 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Purvis had a breakout performance on the first night scoring 25 points including draining 8 from beyond the arc.&nbsp; The plus shot maker from Yorkville Christian shot it with a ton of confidence.&nbsp; While playing up an age level every time the ball would come off his hand you felt it was going in!&nbsp; So did the crowd as you heard a buzz every time he let it fly.&nbsp; More times than not it was nothing but net!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2409519' first='Cody' last='Kulbartz'] (Fueled by Faith 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newark 2027 6'7” five man that should continue to grow.&nbsp; Skill set is still developing, but there are tools to work with.&nbsp; He seals well on the block, hit a three, had a put back, and displayed decent athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125688' first='Tray' last='Alford'] (Fueled by Faith 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alford is a 5'9” point guard that is a solid passer.&nbsp; He made sound decisions on the move with his instincts.&nbsp; The smaller guard is a tough scorer in the paint making scoop shots and getting to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2348813' first='Seth' last='Covington'] (Fueled by Faith 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Covington caught our attention as he always seemed to be making a winning play.&nbsp; Plus three point shooter that is also a nifty passer and rebounds well from his guard spot.&nbsp; Also had a layup off a cut to the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383992' first='Bryce' last='Haar'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] Haar 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haar is a Trenton Wesclin guard that can really shoot the ball from the perimeter.&nbsp; Started the day off on the second day with a three point barrage draining a trio of them in the first half.&nbsp; He makes runners when in the lane and is a solid layup maker.&nbsp; Went for 17 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383402' first='Jagger' last='Mayville'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] Haar 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Waltonville power forward is a skilled post player that brings athleticism as well.&nbsp; Scores on the move with a give and go game, nifty footwork in the post, and has touch around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2440187' first='Adam' last='McBrearty'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076378' first='Old' last='Gold'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Mt. Carmel 2027 wing carried his [program_tooltip program_id='2076378' first='Old' last='Gold'] squad in their game scoring 24 points.&nbsp; The lefty plays up on the 16U level and was not fazed at all.&nbsp; He is a plus three point shooter with a clean southpaw release.&nbsp; Also takes it to the basket with purpose netting multiple and-1 scores.&nbsp; Versatile scorer with size at 6'4”.&nbsp; Should be a contributor for the Caravan as a sophomore!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2829863' first='Dominic' last='Walker'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] 15U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker is a smaller guard at 5'9” that was the top player for Lockdown.&nbsp; Plus three point shooter from Hinsdale Central that drained multiple threes, pull ups in the mid0range, and finished with scoop shots in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->