Pure Sweat June Combine

The Pure Sweat June Combine featured many of the top prospects from southern Illinois on Wednesday night.  PHI was in the house and here we break it all down!   [player_tooltip player_id='1545140' first='Drew' last='Barrington'] (Carterville – 2025)   Barrington is a 6'1” point guard that has such an innate ability to make those around him better.  True lead guard that was setting others up with his crisp passing in the half court and transition.  Threw several outstanding lobs to Edwards who we will talk about momentarily.  Slick handle getting into the teeth of the defense for soft touch finishes and nifty layups.  Good pull up jumper from both mid-range and three.   [player_tooltip player_id='1766507' first='Mitchel' last='Edwards'] (Carmi – 2025)   Edwards is a 6'7” four man that recently won the state championship in track because of his jumping skills and man were they ever shown on Wednesday night.  The bouncy power forward threw down an array of jams running the floor with purpose all night long.  Dunked off the back board on passes from Barrington and rolled down the lane for finishes.  Fluid in the pick/roll as a finisher.  Shoots it well from the perimeter as well off the catch and coming off ball screens.   [player_tooltip player_id='1766476' first='Race' last='Hickey'] (Marion – 2025)   Hickey is a 6'10” center that we have been fans of for a long time and now others are starting to take notice.  The long and lanky five man has added strength being able to play through contact better as he finished well around the hoop on right handed hook shots, offensive rebound put backs, and rim runs.  Passes it well out of the post and does a nice job as a rim protector.   [player_tooltip player_id='1838836' first='Jayden' last='McCoo'] (Mascoutah – 2025)   McCoo is a PHI favorite as the combo guard from the metro east is a two way player that impacts with his speed, athleticism, and defense.  High level perimeter defender that moves his feet and has active hands.  Rebounds extremely well from his guard position on the offensive end with a quick second jump.  Slick ball handler that gets into the paint for scores and has a solid jumper.  Explosive first step off the bounce!   [player_tooltip player_id='2383636' first='Jacob' last='Waters'] (Vienna – 2025)   Waters is a 6'2” guard that is nifty finishing around the hoop with euro steps and sweeping layups which he did throughout the night.   Carter Watts (Crab Orchard, KY – 2025)   Watts caught our attention with how well he shot the ball.  The Kentucky product made an array of triples throughout the night along with mixing in some soft touch finishes.   [player_tooltip player_id='2387585' first='Hunter' last='Webb'] (Vienna – 2025)   Webb was perhaps the biggest stock riser of the evening.  The Vienna 6'2” shooting guard played lights out!  He was consistent with his shot making all night knocking in threes on the regular along with some touch mid-range shots.  Got loose in transitions, took his man off the bounce in the half court, and even scored in the post against other guards.   [player_tooltip player_id='2477842' first='Amareon' last='Adams'] (Carterville – 2026)   Adams put his name on our radar with a strong outing on Wednesday.  The 6'6” power forward from Carterville is a lefty that has a solid shooting stroke hitting several short jumpers.  Plus athlete who impacts the game in transition with his ability to get up and down the floor.  Quick to get second chance points on the glass and is a solid post defender.   [player_tooltip player_id='2323319' first='Colton' last='Hawkins'] (Carterville – 2026)   Hawkins made a nice jump in our latest 2026 rankings and he continues to show why.  Strong bodied 6'3” combo guard that can play both on and off the ball.  Uses his strength and crisp handles to attack off the bounce for scores converting smooth finishes in the paint.  Posted up weaker defenders and shot it well from three.  His passing continues to get better each time we see him as he had another rock solid outing!   [player_tooltip player_id='1543608' first='Bray' last='Kirk'] (Lyon County, KY – 2026)   Kirk is a combo guard that can really score the basketball.  Pure bucket getter at 6'2” that is electric with the rock in his hands.  He has burst getting to the rim in both the half court and transition.  Finishes with euro steps along with an array of athletic conversions at the cup.  Active defender that turns defense into offense in a hurry.  Shoots it well from three as he hit quite a few both creating on his own along with coming off ball screens.   [player_tooltip player_id='2383381' first='Jude' last='Harmon'] (Massac County – 2027)   Harmon is a 6'0” guard that we took notice of because of what he brought on the defensive end of the floor.  Gritty competitor that moves his feet and makes his opponent work.  Likes to get out in transition and get scoop shots around the cup.   [player_tooltip player_id='2388657' first='Garrett' last='Miller'] (McCracken County, KY – 2027)   Miller was an intangible guy at 6'1” that always seemed to be around the ball to make a key play.  Solid all-around skill set and played really hard.  Worked well out of the mid-post area on short jumpers and step throughs.   Owen Guen (Fairfield – 2027)   This Fairfield 6'2” forward is a good sized wing that brings toughness and can hit an open three from the corner.   Anson Anderson (Carterville – 2028)   Anderson stood out in the drills portion of the day among the younger group.  He shot it very well with a technically sound shot.   Dylan Barrington (Carterville – 2028)   Barrington is a tough guard that had a couple nifty finishes and shows promise in the catch and shoot.   [player_tooltip player_id='2832359' first='Harper' last='Lustenberger'] (Carterville – 2028)   Lustenberger had a solid night as the 6'0” combo guard can make shots and brings some grit on the perimeter.   Max Lustenberger (Carterville – 2028)   This 5'8” guard put on an absolute show from beyond the arc with his sharp shooting!  Lustenberger made three after three all night as he rained them in during the scrimmage portion of the evening impressing everyone in attendance with how well he could shoot it.  Got a couple steals for buckets and has a nice scoop shot as well.

The Pure Sweat June Combine featured many of the top prospects from southern Illinois on Wednesday night. PHI was in the house and here we break it all down!