Prep Hoops Live: Illinois 2025 and 2026 Posts

<!-- 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: 2025 &amp; 2026 Illinois Post Prospects</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>2025</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2408038' first='Luca' last='Bade'] (M14 National 2 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bade was a prospect that caught our attention on Friday night.&nbsp; The 6'7” center from Lyons has legit size and plays big!&nbsp; He rebounds well in his area on both ends, rim runs, fluid in the pick/roll game, and hit a three from the top of the key!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381432' first='Joseph' last='Brown'] (Big 3 Hudson 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First look at Brown and he really looks the part.&nbsp; Skilled and athletic 6'8” forward that can play inside and outside.&nbsp; Posts up strong scoring on the block.&nbsp; Can also face up and put it on the deck scoring on drives.&nbsp; Works well in ball screens.&nbsp; Has bursts when putting it on the deck and plays above the rim throwing down some big dunks.&nbsp; Lot of projectability here!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389800' first='Logan' last='Glover'] (Big 3 Hudson 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glenbard West combo forward that brings plus athleticism to the table.&nbsp; He impacts on both ends with his shot blocking and defensive versatility.&nbsp; Plays with a high-motor and scores in the lane on slashes including and-1s.</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 can play the three or four.&nbsp; Good size with ball skills.&nbsp; I came away impressed with how well he passed the rock.&nbsp; Shoots it well including hitting a triple late in the game to send it to OT.&nbsp; Smooth shot with handles and some playmaking feel.&nbsp; Should be on the radar of D2 programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>2026</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433774' first='Luke' last='Christopulos'] (Illinois Ignite Jarrett 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 2026 6'7” big man from Prospect has legit size.&nbsp; He seals well in the paint for dunks, catches in traffic for scores, and finishes through contact.&nbsp; Really good feel however for sealing his defender for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552411' first='Jalen' last='Boyd'] (Basketball Paradise 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'7” Boyd is a power forward from Proviso Math and Science that is worth keeping tabs on.&nbsp; Good frame with athleticism.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area, gets on the glass, blocks shots, and finishes above the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->