Chi-Town Tip Off: Illinois 2026 Guards and Wings New Names

<!-- 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 Guard and Wing New Names</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875754' first='Charlie' last='Ellis'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2391665' first='Kessel' last='Heat'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellis put his name on the map with a big time shooting performance on Friday night.&nbsp; The Loyola shooting guard can really bomb them in at a high rate which he did especially off the catch.&nbsp; Scrappy player that can mix in some layups as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2837356' first='Casey' last='Kaczmarski'] (Illinois Hoopstars 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This point guard was an outstanding passer when we saw him.&nbsp; The Huntley lead guard dimed up his shooters and big men all game long.&nbsp; Made both the flashy and simple passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amare LeFlore ([program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Hyde Park guard showed intriguing qualities with his ability to win off the bounce for creative layups and floaters in the paint.&nbsp; Also got to the line at a high rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2826185' first='Kenneth' last='Leaks'] (Illinois T-Wolves 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong showing from Leaks who is a 6'3” athletic scoring guard.&nbsp; Lived in the lane with burst on his first step, turn around jumpers, and was a capable three point shooter with his lefty shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874668' first='Adin' last='Smajlovic'] (Illinois Hoopstars 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'11” Mather scoring guard can really fill it up.&nbsp; Creative layup maker that consistently got to the paint off the dribble or on cuts off the ball catching it and scoring all in one motion.&nbsp; Also proved to be an adequate drive and kick distributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2821689' first='Kendall' last='Bosby'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075515' first='Hoops' last='4 Health'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bosby was the breakout player for H4H this weekend.&nbsp; The Joliet West wing has a long and lanky frame as a 6'3” two guard.&nbsp; Got to the foul line and was extremely impactful on the defensive end getting steals and blocks.&nbsp; Flashed a smooth looking perimeter jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2399391' first='Owen' last='Carroll'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Lyons shooting guard is a lefty that brings a good overall skill level to the table.&nbsp; He scores off movement on cuts to the rim along with catch and shoot threes with a nice left handed stroke.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2813043' first='Kyle' last='Irwin'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075527' first='Ignite' last='Hoops'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Irwin is a 6'3” two guard from Hersey that has a thick frame.&nbsp; He scored in transition a ton in the game we saw.&nbsp; Nice combination of skill and physicality at the guard spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2409690' first='Chase' last='Honore'] (Hoopademix 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Intrigued with this small forward from St. Ignatius.&nbsp; Long armed and thick bodied wing that plays with physicality.&nbsp; He pounded the offensive boards, scored out of the post, and won off the bounce at a good clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2461655' first='Glenn' last='Harper'] (Hoopademix 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plainfield South strong wing with good length.&nbsp; He really shot it well in the game we saw pouring in an array of three balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414164' first='Jalen' last='Clardy'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] National 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yet another power wing here.&nbsp; The Bremen 6'2” product is an explosive downhill slasher that gets to the rim with strength.&nbsp; Rebounds well, scores in transition, and gets to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454180' first='Brady' last='Hairald'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075524' first='IBA' last='Illinois Stars'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Minooka guard continues to impress.&nbsp; The lefty can really fill it up from distance which he did for [program_tooltip program_id='2075524' first='IBA' last='Illinois Stars'].&nbsp; Was a bit of a known name coming in, but really elevated his stock in our eyes with his play.&nbsp; Lights out perimeter shooter that plays with a ton of toughness fighting through an injury while carrying his team to a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charlie Wizgrid ([program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Brother Rice 6'2” shooting guard filled it up scoring off movement, hitting threes, and getting put backs as a guard.&nbsp; Also really liked how he competed as a defender on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sam Golden ([program_tooltip program_id='2076267' first='Powerhouse' last='Sports'] 17U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Golden was very good when we saw him on Sunday.&nbsp; The 6'2” shooting guard poured in feathery threes one after another.&nbsp; Free and easy shooting stroke that he gets off quickly.&nbsp; The Loyola guard displayed good basketball instincts along with his lethal shot making!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->