The Last Dance: Illinois 2027 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 2027 Posts!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391672' first='Jeffrey' last='Hassan'] (M14)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hassan absolutely has a chance to be one of the best 2027 long term posts in the class.&nbsp; His instincts on the defensive end are very good already with his shot blocking potential both around the rim along with even swatting some jumpers on the perimeter.&nbsp; Switchable defender in ball screens that can stay with guards for a few dribbles.&nbsp; Great finishing out of the dunker spot with his explosiveness.&nbsp; Even decked it on one drive for a sweeping layup over the Wolves tall front line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2469078' first='Alex' last='Sirbu'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sirbu elevated his stock with a strong weekend for the Wolves.&nbsp; What stood out most about this 6'7” big man from Buffalo Grove is how well he rebounds.&nbsp; Super aggressive on the glass all game long.&nbsp; He has a quick 2^nd jump getting on the offensive glass for second chance opportunities.&nbsp; Runs the floor very well scoring in the transition game and throwing down lobs on passes from his guards.&nbsp; Definitely should be on the radar for D1s early on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2455406' first='Kevinas' last='Salkauskas'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'8” big man from Stagg has broad shoulders and is tough around the hoop.&nbsp; Really rebounds well in his area and is a solid athlete for his size.&nbsp; Got up and down the floor pretty well for some rim run dunks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383975' first='Lucas' last='Bowers'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bowers had a nice first night at the event.&nbsp; What we like about him is how efficient he is.&nbsp; The Vandalia 6'4” undersized four finishes well out of the dunker spot, hits the offensive glass, and can make a mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->