Chicago Elite Classic: 2027 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI was at the Chicago Elite Classic over the weekend.&nbsp; There were a ton of prospects at the event with college potential.&nbsp; In this series we breakdown over 80 of them!&nbsp; Here is <strong>Chicago Elite Classic: 2027 Prospects</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125612' first='Devin' last='Cleveland'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cleveland lived up to his top ranking in their game against Warren.&nbsp; He didn't shoot it from the perimeter as well as he usually does only knocking in 1-4 from deep, but got it done in other ways.&nbsp; Creative ball handler that won off the bounce getting to the charity stripe where he was 6-6.&nbsp; Long and lanky combo guard with projectability continues to improve his all-around floor game as a distributor becoming a complete guard.&nbsp; Finished with 17 points (5-12 FG) (6-6 FT), 5 rebounds, and 4 boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323624' first='Davion' last='Thompson'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson is among the premier prospects regardless of class in the state.&nbsp; He has moments of brilliance taking over for the Raiders in their win against Kankakee.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that was slippery through traffic slithering through defenders while making tough conversions at the rack.&nbsp; Such an excellent ball handler that can win with straight line takes, change gears, and finish with craftiness in the paint.&nbsp; Got to the line at a high rate, rebounded well, and we were impressed with his passing in this one.&nbsp; Impressive stat line of 22 points (8-13 FG), 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323571' first='Jaxson' last='Davis'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis had a nice outing in his head to head matchup with Cleveland.&nbsp; The lefty point guard from Warren impressed most with his passing.&nbsp; He was on point all game long with the way he set up his teammates in transition, hitting shooters, and cutters.&nbsp; Nifty layups around the hoop with slick euro steps, spinning layups, and and-1s on blow by moves.&nbsp; Struggled shooting it, but he made up for it with his all-around game.&nbsp; Also liked the quickness he displayed on the defensive end.&nbsp; Finished with 17 points (7-20 FG), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125677' first='Reggie' last='Stevens'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevens is a combo guard that was lights out shooting it from beyond the arc.&nbsp; He went 3-3 from beyond the three point line along with getting to the foul line.&nbsp; Solid passer and has his best basketball ahead of him.&nbsp; The jump shot plays anywhere!&nbsp; Top 10 sophomore went for 12 points against Lincoln Park.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323617' first='Markese' last='Peoples'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peoples had a strong game for St. Laurence against Lincoln Park.&nbsp; Thick bodied guard that was in attack mode downhill on reverse layups, spinning finishes, and finishing on quick passes out of the dunker spot.&nbsp; Rebounds well for his position.&nbsp; He had 9 points (3-5 FG) and 3 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323622' first='Damari' last='Stephens'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stephens is a thick bodied power wing that had an efficient showing in their win over Warren.&nbsp; The sophomore has good size and strength on the perimeter.&nbsp; Loves to use that to overpower opponents on straight line takes getting downhill along with crashing the offensive glass for second chance points.&nbsp; He had 6 points (3-4 FG) and 5 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532358' first='Zaire' last='Green'] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green put his name on the map in the fall and this was our first chance to see him in person with the Dolphins.&nbsp; The sophomore strong bodied two guard can really shoot the ball from distance where he went 3-6.&nbsp; Definitely was not fazed by the big stage at all.&nbsp; Also used that strength crashing the glass and converting off a dump off pass.&nbsp; Went for 13 points (5-8 FG) and 5 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2750017' first='Jimmy' last='Watts'] (Fenwick)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watts opened eyes with a strong showing in the first game of the event.&nbsp; The 6'0” shooting guard came off the bench flame throwing hitting a pair of threes letting it fly with a ton of confidence.&nbsp; He had 8 points (3-6 FG) and 4 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->