The Last Dance: Illinois 2025 Wings

The Last Dance was held over the weekend in Chicago.  PHI was in the house for it all.  We will have coverage all week from the event including here in The Last Dance: Illinois 2025 Wings!   [player_tooltip player_id='2490382' first='Quintin' last='Wiencek'] (Flight Athletics)   Big weekend for this Plainfield North 6'4” small forward.  In the game we saw he displayed a nice overall skill set to go with a strong frame.  Capable shooter especially in the mid-range along with having a good passing feel off the ball.  Tough finishes in traffic around the cup.  Small colleges are starting to be intrigued by him after his strong play as of late.   Gunnar Worth (Powerhouse)   Worth put his name on the map as a 6'4” flame thrower as he drained five threes en route to 21 points.  Bit of a hitch in shot and cross his face release, but it certainly went in!  The biggest value for Worth is his size for position and shot making for the small college that lands him.   [player_tooltip player_id='2321397' first='TJ' last='Seals'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'])   We were super excited to see Seals as this was my first time checking the Johnson College Prep standout in person.  Strong and powerfully built wing that is at his best getting downhill and playing in transition.  The jumper was a struggle early but as the event went on he started to shoot it better which opens up more opportunities for him.  Seals has D2 upside for sure.   [player_tooltip player_id='2415816' first='Jahkil' last='Jackson'] (AyoDosElite)   Jackson is a Curie wing that has emerged over the last few months.  Plus shot maker that has a feathery shot from beyond the arc.  Gets to his spot and elevates over the defense.  Pushed in the open floor for scores in transition.  It wouldn't shock me to see him elevate into D2 status as a go to scorer for Curie.   [player_tooltip player_id='2422874' first='Anthony' last='Favia'] (AyoDosElite)   Favia was Jackson's right hand man all weekend.  The St. Patrick guard scored 16 points in the game we saw.  He is a plus shot maker from three that moves well off the ball.  Mixes in some soft touch finishes in the lane.  D3 and NAIA schools should be all over him!   [player_tooltip player_id='2291830' first='Javerion' last='Banks'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076264' first='Illinois' last='Central Elite'])   Banks is an absolutely electric athlete that is coming off a fantastic junior year.  In an 18 point effort for ICE on Saturday morning the Warren shooting guard was in attack mode all game long.  Love the explosiveness winning on straight line takes to the cup.  Finishes above the rim with dunks along with finishing through traffic.  Very impactful in transition getting downhill.   [player_tooltip player_id='1766471' first='Arlandis' last='Brown'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])   This East St. Louis wing is a plus athlete with size and skill on the perimeter.  He is a sound shot maker from three that can knock down shots from beyond the arc especially off the catch.  High points rebounds, gets second chance points, and is a sound perimeter defender.  No doubt D2 product that should be under consideration by low-major schools.   [player_tooltip player_id='1548328' first='Chandler' last='Mueller'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])   Mueller is an excellent specialist for this [program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] team.  He is a plus shot maker off the catch that can really let it fly from beyond the arc.  Did just that in the game we saw hitting an array of triples.   [player_tooltip player_id='2105169' first='Arden' last='Eaves'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] EYCL)   Eaves was excellent as three and D guy in their game on Sunday morning.  This Thornwood wing is a plus shot maker from both mid-range and three as he poured in an array of jumpers throughout the win.  Good positional size which allows him to check multiple positions on the defensive end.  His second jump to the offensive glass gets him points along with his improved ball skills and handle.  Low-majors should definitely be getting involved here and is a star at the D2 level.   [player_tooltip player_id='1766505' first='Aiden' last='Derose'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] EYCL)   Derose is a long and rangy 6'2” shooting guard that can score from all three levels.  Look for him to take on a larger role with HF this upcoming season.  Creative with the ball in his hands scoring off the bounce with slick takes.  Best was a behind the back fake that he converted with a layup.  Also has some shot making potential hitting a couple threes and a step back two in their win on Sunday.   [player_tooltip player_id='2217980' first='Phoenix' last='Childs'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='[program_tooltip program_id='2076910' first='Meanstreets' last='']' last=''] EYCL)   Childs is a powerful wing with long arms that is coming off a state title at Phillips.  Impacts with his toughness, defense, and rebounding on that end.  Offensively he is a capable spot up shooter that can also deck it for scores in traffic.

The Last Dance was held over the weekend in Chicago. PHI was in the house for it all. We will have coverage all week from the event including here in The Last Dance: Illinois 2025 Wings!