2026 Rankings: Wing New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The updated Prep Hoops Illinois 2026 Rankings were released on Monday.&nbsp; All this week we will be breaking them down including here in <strong>2026 Rankings: Wing New Additions</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2277698' first='Miccah' last='Butler'] (Edwardsville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Butler actually just popped on our radar this past Friday when we saw him against Alton.&nbsp; Stood out with his size for position along with an absolutely lethal three point stroke off the catch.&nbsp; Comes off his hands free and easy with nothing but net on the other end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2298580' first='Kaydin' last='Williams'] (Lincoln Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breakout first half of the season for this 6'2” shooting guard who can pour it in from three getting elevation off the floor creating his own opportunities with his jumper.&nbsp; Solid soft touch finishing game and gets to the line at a solid clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734366' first='Jayden' last='Williams'] (Rich Township)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams has opened the eyes of many in Chicago with his play as a secondary scoring option for Rich.&nbsp; He is a tough kid that plays both ends of the floor and impacts winning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2439329' first='William' last='Occomy'] (Lindblom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Occomy had a breakout performance at the Quincy Thanksgiving Tournament where we saw him pour in three after three.&nbsp; Plus shooter that is a name to watch going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391336' first='Ian' last='Flowers'] (Julian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” junior from Julian is an under the radar wing that can really score it in transition and is posting numbers in the CPS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734391' first='Fenix' last='Foy'] (Peoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical 6'5” small forward that finishes out of the dunker spot and slashes with authority.&nbsp; Brings toughness to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1522682' first='Kain' last='Kretschmar'] (Lake Zurich)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'3” shooting guard had a breakout week at the Jack Tosh leading his team to the semis.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three both off the catch and pulling up.&nbsp; Crisp handles setting up his mid-range shot as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734406' first='Zach' last='Vanblaricom'] (Rockford Lutheran)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Rockford Lutheran wing burst on our radar by shooting it well from three with a clean release along with using slick handles finishing at the cup with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->