The Last Dance: Illinois 2025 Posts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Last Dance was held over the weekend in Chicago.&nbsp; PHI was in the house for it all.&nbsp; We will have coverage all week from the event including here in <strong>The Last Dance: Illinois 2025 Posts!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2399484' first='Kareem' last='Parker'] (Flight Athletics)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker is a plus athlete up front as the Plainfield South 6'6” four man plays above the rim with his second jump, offensive rebounding, and being able to rim run.&nbsp; Finishes out of the dunker spot and flashes as a shooter hitting one on occasion.&nbsp; Small colleges and JUCO's should take a look here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538922' first='George' last='Richardson'] (Powerhouse)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richardson burst on our radar as the Evanston 6'5” strong bodied four man had a big 21 point game on opening night.&nbsp; What we like about him is his inside/outside ability being able to play all around the floor.&nbsp; Pick and pop threat as a shooter from three, rebounds well on the offensive end, and overall is a good area rebounder.&nbsp; Finished well in traffic.&nbsp; Small college big man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538930' first='Tyler' last='Thick'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2391665' first='Kessel' last='Heat'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thick is a five from Hinsdale Central at 6'8” that put his name on our radar with a nice weekend.&nbsp; He got on the offensive glass for second chance opportunities on a regular basis.&nbsp; Nice pick/roll finish and was impactful on the defensive end blocking a three and protecting the rim inside.&nbsp; Small colleges should be monitoring this big man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105274' first='Damien' last='Lewandowski'] (88 West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewandowski is a 6'4” thick bodied undersized four.&nbsp; What makes him intriguing is how skilled he is.&nbsp; Can handle in the open floor getting to the cup in transition quite often for dunks or floaters.&nbsp; D3s should definitely monitor this Oswego East forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1766507' first='Mitchel' last='Edwards'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards is intriguing because of his inside/outside ability along with his shot making.&nbsp; The freakish athleticism had several coaches take notice as he threw down an array of &nbsp;dunks in traffic in a 17 point outing.&nbsp; Runs the floor with ease and can deck it as well especially going on the baseline.&nbsp; Gets on the offensive glass off second chance points and can stretch the floor with his shooting.&nbsp; Low-major and high D2 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->