Summer New Names Breakout: Post Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the summer season wrapping up we wanted to take a look at some of the prospects that went from unknown to players that will most likely be ranked in our next updates.&nbsp; These prospects made a name for themselves during the high school tournaments in June and in July with their travel teams.&nbsp; Here we examine <strong>Summer New Names Breakout: Post Prospects</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudson Scroggins (Lake Forest – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scroggins was one of the biggest winners coming out of the Ridgewood Live Event as the skilled 6'7” power forward created quite a buzz among college coaches.&nbsp; He is a face up four man that can really shoot the basketball.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three spotting up that can also put it on the deck for a crisp one or two dribble pull up in the 15-18 foot range.&nbsp; Like the skill, footwork, and touch around the basket as well with his sound moves on the block.&nbsp; Good rebounder and passes very well.&nbsp; Low-majors and high D2s are very intrigued!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538922' first='George' last='Richardson'] (Evanston – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richardson had a breakout game for Powerhouse at The Last Dance where we saw him drop 21 points.&nbsp; The 6'5” four man has good strength and mobility.&nbsp; Runs the floor well for rim run points, can hit a pick/pop three, and pounds the offensive glass for second chance buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295650' first='Solomon' last='Talbott'] (Collinsville – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talbott is a 6'10” five man that played limited minutes as a junior for the Kahoks, but will be a big part of what they do this year on both ends.&nbsp; The true five man passes well out of the post and the lefty has solid touch around the bucket.&nbsp; High points rebounds and is tough to score on defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538867' first='James' last='Amison'] (Perspectives – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amison had a massive showing to open up the Grit Region Finals for [program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'].&nbsp; The 6'7” post posted 20 points with fluidity and athleticism.&nbsp; Spin moves on the block, pick/roll finishes, mid-range jumpers with consistency, and even stretched to three.&nbsp; Defensively he brings switchability along with rim protection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2538930' first='Tyler' last='Thick'] (Hinsdale Central – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thick has legit center size at 6'8”.&nbsp; Plus offensive rebounder that had a ton of put backs on the glass.&nbsp; Converts out of the dunker spot and can finish in the pick/roll.&nbsp; Good post defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540086' first='Jamarion' last='Green'] (Alton – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'7” post caught our attention with his high school team at the Blue Storm Tournament in June.&nbsp; Strong and physical post that finishes well around the hoop out of the dunker spot, rebounds on both ends, and gets second chance points on the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maks Depolo (New Trier – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'7” post impacts on the defensive end with his post D.&nbsp; Finishes well in the paint and plays as a pick/roll finisher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->