The EXPO: Top 2026 Post Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Time now to dive into the class and positional breakdowns of The EXPO: Illinois event!&nbsp; Here we examine the 2026 Top Posts!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617392' first='Jaali' last='Love'] (Waukegan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Love is a long and rangy power forward that is oozing with potential!&nbsp; In the 3 on 3 session he showed that off!&nbsp; Springy athlete around the hoop that is one of the most explosive second jumpers in the state!&nbsp; He gets on the offensive glass for second chance points and is an electric finisher with his quickness throwing down dunks off dump offs.&nbsp; Mobile as a pick/roll finisher including going reverse layup on one of them.&nbsp; Has potential as a shooter flashing a solid shot and handles it well for a face up four.&nbsp; Defensively we really like his versatility being able to switch all over the floor and protect the rim on the back end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617430' first='Matthew' last='Szafoni'] (Lane Tech)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'7” post from Lane Tech intrigued us during June and we were happy to get another eval of him.&nbsp; First thing that stands out is he has legit size and a solid build.&nbsp; Very fluid working in the pick/roll as he converted several buckets on rolls to the hoop.&nbsp; Has skill to his game hitting mid-range jumpers and showing he can handle a little as well.&nbsp; Definitely an intriguing young big man to track!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552479' first='RicoAntonio' last='D'Alessandro'] (Maine South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Maine South 6'4” combo forward is a mismatch nightmare for opponents!&nbsp; His combination of strength and skill are what make him such a difficult cover.&nbsp; Saw him in several 3 on 3 games and he showed the same tools in both.&nbsp; Won on straight line takes with his handle and shake.&nbsp; Got downhill where he finishes very well in the paint.&nbsp; Solid shooter that has definitely continued to improve that over the course of his career.&nbsp; Look for him to be the man at Maine South.&nbsp; At the college level we see him as a great glue guy and connector that can play in a variety of lineups!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617455' first='Stephen' last='George'] (St. Francis de Sales)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>George might have been the biggest breakout big man at the camp.&nbsp; First of all he has transferred from De La Salle to St. Francis de Sales for his junior year.&nbsp; George is a wide bodied 6'6” center that absolutely mauled on the glass both offensively and defensively throughout the camp.&nbsp; Was very effective getting second chance points on the offensive glass.&nbsp; Finished around the hoop carving out space and powering his way up and through opponents.&nbsp; Seemed lighter on his feet and more mobile than we remembered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617399' first='Jayden' last='Madden'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madden is a 6'9” five man from Bolingbrook that is among the top centers in the junior class.&nbsp; What you have to like about him is his athleticism, shot blocking, and emerging offensive game.&nbsp; Madden is just scratching the surface of his ceiling as a prospect!&nbsp; He is fluid running the floor and is getting much more comfortable as a shooter knocking down threes at a good clip along with being able to put it on the deck.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->