Chi-Town Tip Off: 2026 Illinois Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Annually the Chi-Town Tip Off is a must attend event for competition and coverage for Illinois teams.&nbsp; This year was no different.&nbsp; PHI had all five of our scouts in the gyms for this event.&nbsp; We continue our examination of the prospects here in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: 2026 Illinois Top Performers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405260' first='Daniel' last='Odhiambo'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2391665' first='Kessel' last='Heat'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Odhiambo is a bouncy power forward from Vernon Hills that caught our attention in the second half of the season.&nbsp; More of the same when we saw him with Kessel on the opening night of Chi-Town Tip Off.&nbsp; The 6'5” four man has length and is an excellent shot blocker.&nbsp; Really liked his anticipation on that end of the floor covering ground and swatting shots throughout their win.&nbsp; High points rebounds on traffic and showed some touch from 15 feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oman Khan ([player_tooltip player_id='2391665' first='Kessel' last='Heat'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Khan emerged as a Niles North face up four man that can really shoot the basketball.&nbsp; Poured in a plethora of threes in the game we caught with a quick and easy release.&nbsp; Good frame on him and was quick to the glass as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2411580' first='Jacob' last='Marynowski'] (Illinois Hoopstars 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Glenbard East 6'3” small forward played taller than his height in a nice performance to close out night one.&nbsp; Finished out of the dunker spot, ran the floor hard, an was very effective getting on the offensive glass for put backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2408504' first='Cole' last='Bero'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Hinsdale Central shooting guard has a knack for scoring.&nbsp; Crafty 6'2” guard that has a feel for getting in the lane on straight line takes.&nbsp; Passing feel for an off guard as an effective connector.&nbsp; Also is a sound three point shooter that knocked down several in their first game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1900158' first='Stephen' last='George'] (Chi-Town Bulldogs 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>George is a big bodied five man from St. Francis de Sales.&nbsp; He is a rugged enforcer that is at his best mauling on the glass.&nbsp; Moves bodies on the interior snatching rebounds, getting on the offensive glass for second chance points, and flashes some touch in the post.&nbsp; Solid post defender that brings a ton of physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105360' first='Lincoln' last='Williams'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is the top 2026 prospect in the state.&nbsp; In the game we saw on Saturday he had a massive outing.&nbsp; Williams was playing well above the rim throwing down nasty dunks in transition including a lob off the backboard.&nbsp; Long and lanky small forward played with a motor and a ton of confidence.&nbsp; Hit a crisp pull up two and used his long arms on the defensive end.&nbsp; Also backed his man down to the post for a left handed hook shot.&nbsp; Seems to have added strength as his frame is filling out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632005' first='Levente' last='Tallos'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tallos had a big weekend.&nbsp; It wasn't just one game or stretch that made an impression, but the entirety of the event.&nbsp; The Lake Forest Academy wing has good size and strength at 6'3” with a well-rounded skill set.&nbsp; Good shooter off the catch, has the strength to finish through the trees in the paint, cuts off the ball, and is a good rebounder.&nbsp; Like him as a secondary playmaker as well with his passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105376' first='Colin' last='Stack'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stack was very good at Chi-Town Tip Off.&nbsp; The seven footer is one of the premier post players in the 2026 class.&nbsp; He plays above the rim as he threw down multiple dunks in a variety of ways.&nbsp; Tip dunks, lobs, and even crossed his man for a dunk.&nbsp; He slammed a couple down right on the head of opponents.&nbsp; The jumper continues to develop as he hit threes from the corners and top of the key.&nbsp; His shot blocking might be his best asset.&nbsp; He is a big time rim protector that is not afraid of going after them.&nbsp; He sends them right back at the opponent more times than not with his timing, size, and length.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area and outlets to guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552439' first='Logan' last='Luxem'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luxem lit it up to close out the night on Saturday.&nbsp; The two guard went off against the Bears going for 20 points.&nbsp; Poured in the threes and pull up twos at a high rate throughout the game.&nbsp; Good ball handler that can win off the bounce in one on one situations and showed his athleticism off in transition.&nbsp; Connective passer as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823657' first='Kemmeon' last='Hale'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huge weekend for this Murphysboro center.&nbsp; He is a wide bodied five that played with the most consistency we have seen in his career.&nbsp; Was productive in each game we saw.&nbsp; Finished around the hoop against legit sized centers fighting them with his physicality.&nbsp; Displayed more nimble footwork than we had previously seen.&nbsp; Even worked out of the mid-range with his shooting and handled it a little.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832909' first='Charlie' last='Wingate'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wingate had a big showing in one of the last games we caught.&nbsp; The Mt. Carmel shooting guard has a clean and easy release on his jumper.&nbsp; This 6'1” wing let it fly from beyond the arc along with scoring off the bounce on straight line takes and in the open floor.&nbsp; Let the game come to him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->