The EXPO: Wing New Names Emerge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What prospects jumped on our radar at The EXPO: Illinois?&nbsp; We examine the Wings that emerged here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617423' first='Luke' last='Robinson'] (Richmond Burton – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson put his name on our radar early in the camp with how well he shot it in 3 on 3.&nbsp; At 6'4” he has good positional size and length.&nbsp; Plus three point shooter with a very clean stroke making them in bunches.&nbsp; More than just a spot up guy he can attack a close out with straight line takes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617412' first='Kamari' last='Hamlin'] (Simeon – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamlin is a thick bodied 6'0” shooting guard that brings a lot of intangibles to the table.&nbsp; Strong frame and solid skill set which was shown on one impressive spin move.&nbsp; Rebounds well for his position and is a solid passer.&nbsp; Going to be a great glue guy for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076046' first='Wolverines' last=''] this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617357' first='Brady' last='Doss'] (Maroa-Forsyth – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'3” small forward showed a solid all-around skill set.&nbsp; Like how he played inside and out effectively keeping the defense on their heels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617439' first='Noah' last='Taylor'] (Dunlap – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'2” Taylor is a wing from Dunlap that presents a good skill level along with the ability to get to the rack and finish through contact for and-1s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2617438' first='Noah' last='Smith'] (Oswego East – 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and rangy 6'3” two guard who proved to be a quality long range bomber with his three point stroke.&nbsp; Made shots at a high level when we were watching him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617406' first='Joseph' last='Barnes'] (Mt. Carmel – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes is a strong bodied 6'2” two guard who is explosive in the open floor.&nbsp; He is at his best getting downhill where he can score with euro steps, reverse layups, and running the floor hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617457' first='Travis' last='Marks III'] (Bolingbrook – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marks is a 6'3” shooting guard that should be a nice piece in the rotation for Bolingbrook this year.&nbsp; It was his passing instincts that made the biggest impression on us.&nbsp; Threw great outlet passes, pushed in the open floor for dimes, and proved to be an excellent connector.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617436' first='Nasrallah' last='Yaqub'] (Hinsdale South – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'0” guard from Hinsdale South is two who scored well in the open floor.&nbsp; Got loose several times including going coast to coast on several occasions.&nbsp; Definitely at his best when he gets a head of steam behind him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617347' first='Adam' last='Baird'] (Barrington – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baird has nice size at 6'3” with a clean looking shot from three that he connected on when we were watching.&nbsp; Was most impressed with his intensity on the defensive end as an active defender that locked in on that side of the ball in a camp setting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617350' first='AJ' last='Ivy'] (Romeoville – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Romeoville 6'2” shooting guard can really shoot the rock in the mid-range.&nbsp; That was definitely where he was most comfortable operating out of on pull ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617414' first='Kayden' last='Ellis'] (Romeoville – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellis is a big and sturdy 6'4” small forward that looks the part!&nbsp; Plays with a very high-motor throughout the game using brute force and bully ball to score well in the paint.&nbsp; Interesting prospect to track with his physical tools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617420' first='Luis' last='Umana'] (East Aurora – 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2” shooting guard from East Aurora caught our attention with his transition scoring, slashing in the half court, and slipping to the hoop off the ball.&nbsp; Rebounds pretty well for a guard as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->