Freshman Showcase: Wing New Names Emerge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What wings in the 2028 class went from unknown to on our radar after a strong showing at the Prep Hoops Illinois Freshman Showcase?&nbsp; Here are a few of them!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2366141' first='Owen' last='Towne'] (OPRF)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Towne definitely helped himself with a strong showing at the camp.&nbsp; The 6'1” shooting guard has a very projectable frame with super long arms.&nbsp; Really liked what he can be defensively as a perimeter defender.&nbsp; Shot maker creating off the dribble that can also deck it with his lengthy strides to the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532002' first='Jeremiah' last='Toney'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toney had a very nice showing at the camp.&nbsp; The St. Laurence 5'10” guard is very athletic with quickness having the ball in his hands.&nbsp; St. Laurence's program is reloading and we expect Toney to be a nice piece of that long term.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532005' first='Kai' last='Harvey'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Homewood Flossmoor 6'1” shooting guard brings a wet jumper knocking them in from both two and three throughout the camp.&nbsp; Good frame with projectability.&nbsp; Converted and-1s in the paint and was quick on the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2515916' first='Jack' last='Fabian'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fabian is an athletic 6'0” guard that brings pop on the wing.&nbsp; Slick player that had some fun plays like give and goes, reverse layups, and at the end of the game he threw down a ton of dunks showing off his athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389804' first='Lucas' last='Thompson'] (Triad)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson is a 6'5” small forward to track from Triad.&nbsp; The 618 wing definitely left an impression with his performance.&nbsp; Great positional size and athleticism combination.&nbsp; Crisp ball handler that made quick and assertive moves while also showcasing shot making from three.&nbsp; Quick to the glass, can attack close outs, and post up smaller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531999' first='Jacob' last='Jones'] (Marist)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a 6'2” shooting guard that brings scoring pop. Won off the dribble shaking defenders and is a decent shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2441084' first='Noah' last='Hester'] (Taft)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hester is a 6'2” shooting guard from Taft that was in attack mode throughout.&nbsp; Consistently got in the lane off the dribble where he was fouled or finished inside.&nbsp; Bouncy wing that plays above the rim and is a solid wing rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531966' first='Ashton' last='Smith'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a 5'10” guard that had a strong showing!&nbsp; He can really shoot the basketball knocking in four triples in the game we saw.&nbsp; Crisp and clean shooting mechanics.&nbsp; Good in transition being able to finish around the rim with euro steps.&nbsp; Ultimately what position he ends up being will depend on his height and development on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2369868' first='Charlie' last='Yellen'] (Deerfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1” Deerfield guard is a two with nice length and a solid overall skill set.&nbsp; Got loose several times in transition and has a crisp looking mid-range jump shot that he knocked in with regularity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2522885' first='Lyle' last='Taylor'] (Pekin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot to like with Lyle.&nbsp; He has positional size at 6'3” on the wing.&nbsp; Crafty scorer that can get buckets in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Terrell Purnell (West Aurora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Purnell has some intriguing tools as a 6'2” projectable wing with broad shoulders.&nbsp; He was very good slashing to the rim for scores in the paint, got on the offensive board for second chance points, and flashed as a perimeter shot maker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531990' first='Ethan' last='Peebles'] (Carlyle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peebles is a southern Illinois 6'0” guard that has a strong frame and solid skill.&nbsp; Liked the intangibles that he brought to the table as a connector, defender, and secondary scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->