Grit Region Finals: Top Illinois Posts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI was at the Grit Region Finals over the weekend in Indianapolis.&nbsp; This event featured a lot of quality talent from the state of Illinois.&nbsp; In our post event coverage we examine the top prospects at each position from the Land of Lincoln.&nbsp; Here is <strong>Grit Region Finals: Top Illinois Posts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105376' first='Colin' last='Stack'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stack was super impactful during [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package']'s championship run over the weekend on both ends of the floor.&nbsp; The Benet 2026 big man is among the premier shot blockers in the state.&nbsp; That was shown getting multiple blocks and jump balls in each of the three games we saw.&nbsp; Offensively he was very good finishing out of the dunker spot for slams presenting himself to passers.&nbsp; Also rim ran for scores in transition, couple nice post moves displaying touch when needed, and got on the offensive glass for put backs.&nbsp; The three ball is definitely in his bag as he made several over the weekend looking fluid in the pick/pop letting it fly!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442137' first='Arnas' last='Simaitis'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good athlete that popped to us early in the spring.&nbsp; Played his role over the weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] as he brought toughness on the glass, defended well, and had a couple of big dunks which brought his team momentum.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538867' first='James' last='Amison'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amison was the breakout big man of the weekend.&nbsp; The Perspectives 6'7” post had a 20 point outing on Friday night for [program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'].&nbsp; Mobile and athletic with the ability to switch all over the floor defensively along with getting back to protect the rim.&nbsp; Offensively he had quite a few outstanding low post spin moves for scores, got buckets in the pick/roll game, and hit several mid-range jumpers along with stretching to three on one occasion.&nbsp; He was solid in the second game, but not quite as eye popping.&nbsp; Definitely a prospect to continue to monitor moving forward!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541235' first='Jaylen' last='Ingram'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ingram was the known post of the two for [program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'] coming into the event.&nbsp; The Hillcrest post is a five that can really rebound both inside and outside of his area chasing them down.&nbsp; He got quite a few put backs on second chance opportunities, rim ran for scores, and finished out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Drained a corner three and showed flashes of being able to deck it from the mid-post in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1428973' first='Gabriel' last='Gonzales'] (M14 National 1 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzales opened our eyes in the spring for another squad, but also impressed over the weekend as the West Aurora big man is a rim protector that can block shots at a good clip.&nbsp; Rebounds well, is a solid passer, and has solid post moves.&nbsp; Good small college big man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2399484' first='Kareem' last='Parker'] (Flight Athletics 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker is a 6'6” four man that brings plus athleticism to the table.&nbsp; He is very active on the offensive glass for put backs which is where he got the majority of his 14 points in the game we saw on Saturday.&nbsp; Explosive second jump off the floor for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381893' first='Richard' last='Darr'] (1 Dream 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Darr stands at 6'6” with good length.&nbsp; He runs the floor well in transition, was active as a rebounder on both ends, and has rim protection upside.&nbsp; Sleeper post to track in 2026 who was playing up over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->