Full Package Showcase: 10th Grade Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] hosted their annual showcase recently and PHI had a chance to check it out.&nbsp; Now we turn our attention to the 2027 prospects that attended the event.&nbsp; Here are our notables from <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] Showcase: 10^th Grade Top Performers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>PGs/Combos</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632063' first='Michael' last='Pierre'] (Carmel – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'9” point guard from the northern suburbs of Chicago was excellent throughout the event.&nbsp; Lead guard that has great burst and quickness with the rock in his hands.&nbsp; Lived in the lane all day with his handles and speed.&nbsp; Soft touch finishing package, active defender, and can hit an open three off the catch.&nbsp; Also mixed it up on the glass for his size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442187' first='Alex' last='Kim'] (Glenbrook South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kim is a 5'10” point guard that has a crisp handle and he showed it off in both transition and the half court.&nbsp; Went coast to coast along with winning on straight line takes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403800' first='Jacob' last='Kim'] (Prospect – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smaller guard at 5'9” that showed heady plays with his cutting off the ball, soft touch finishes, and crafty layup making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kavin Krishnaraj (Stevenson – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 5'3” guard is super small, but can really play.&nbsp; Had sick move where he cut to the hoop off ball, caught it, shot fake, then went past the defender for a lefty layup.&nbsp; Liked how he got to the line and flashed as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2408373' first='Hunter' last='Wolf'] (Maine South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Combo guard that really brought it on the defensive end.&nbsp; Contested several shots on recoveries and jumpers.&nbsp; Plays taller than his height.&nbsp; Very good outlet passer that can hit a short jumper.&nbsp; Defensively is where he left his biggest impression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amari Goss (Conant – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goss is a 5'11” point guard that has a crisp mid-range jumper to go with a long and athletic profile.&nbsp; Stretched it out to three on occasion and blew by opponents for layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Wings</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442189' first='Ian' last='Smucker'] (Maine South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smucker is a two guard that brings length and athleticism on the win.&nbsp; He showed that blocking a shot on a recovery and using his athleticism to get in the lane for a runner.&nbsp; Also flashed as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442192' first='Timo' last='Sakoufakis'] (Maine South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very intrigued with this 6'4” wing.&nbsp; The southpaw is a two guard that knocked down shots on a regular basis throughout the event.&nbsp; Corner triples, pull ups, and step backs.&nbsp; Sweet lefty stroke!&nbsp; He has long strides getting to the rim and was often fouled where he proved to be a quality free throw shooter.&nbsp; Flashed some playmaking feel as a secondary passer as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632047' first='Emmanuel' last='Tezzo'] (Carmel – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another good sized wing here at 6'3” that has a long and lanky frame.&nbsp; The skill set is still a work in progress, but the physical tools and athletic upside peaked our interest.&nbsp; He scored in transition and rebounded well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442193' first='Charlie' last='Blair'] (New Trier – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blair has plus size on the wing at 6'3” along with a really good shooting stroke.&nbsp; He Hit an array of threes off the catch.&nbsp; Moved well without the ball on cuts and showed he could get out in the open floor for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Posts</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632080' first='Omer' last='Gabela'] (Lake Forest Academy – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We talked about the upside of this 6'6” rising freshman playing against the upperclassmen group.&nbsp; He had some flashes against the 10^th graders as well.&nbsp; Like how he can deck it from the mid to high-post area.&nbsp; Fluid running the floor in transition for scores on a consistent basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nicholas Konchan (Loyola – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'6” power forward put his name on our map with a solid performance.&nbsp; He is a good athlete that cuts well off the ball for scores in the paint.&nbsp; Also showed he could deck it from the high-post for scores.&nbsp; Has projectability to continue to grow and evolve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->