Chi Town Tip-Off: Sunday’s 15U Champions Top Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday was an eventful day of hoops at Lisle's West Suburban Sports Complex. The site hosted another full slate of competitive games for the Prep Hoops Chi Town Tip-Off. Some of the top match-ups I covered were teams that went undefeated leading up to their championship pairing games. There were three championship games consisting of [program_tooltip program_id='2075486' first='Gallo' last='Sports Center'] 15U vs [program_tooltip program_id='2075536' first='Illinois' last='Future'] 15U, Power Up 15U vs Slam City Elite 15U, and the final game of the weekend which was Team Elite AAU Basketball 15U vs Lockdown 15U Eschenbach. Teams that came away as champions were Gallo Sports, Slam City, and Team Elite. Of these three teams, our goal was to break down the top talent on each of these squads who ultimately helped end their weekend on an undefeated mark. Let's break down a couple guys from each team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2550915"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fc7c858060c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Controlled the tempo as the primary ball handler for his team. Shifty and creates space with different speeds. Takes on contact but with control while eyes are pealed. Solid first step quickness on both ends. Off the ball will cut hard. Selflessly makes the extra pass when needed for a better shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2822748"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fc7c8580683"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consistently finished in the lane with floaters over taller height while looking smooth doing so. Handled it effectively against pressure the distance of the court. Ready for catch and shoot 3's which were executed at high percentage. Used defensive awareness to his advantage while being active off the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2820374"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2838612,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fc7c85806d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can play multi-positional offensively and can be used in different coverages on defense. Well balanced overall game. Got on the glass consistently on both ends and always seemed to be in the action of the play. Efficient paint presence with a solid IQ. Runs the floor at a good rate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2818001"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fc7c8580719"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Agile PG who can really push the game up tempo in a hurry. Smooth handling skills. Split defenders pretty consistently while seeing the floor and having good overall court awareness. Balanced attacking either on the drive with finishes or from beyond the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2815925"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2838623,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fc7c8580762"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finished the game with a handful of coast to coast layups in transition. Crafty with the ball while consuming defenders contact. Converted on a couple of And1's. Showed mid range shooting skills to beyond the arc. Rebounded well throughout the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2814849"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67fc7c858079f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Played hard nosed with good verticality. Defensively puts on a lot of pressure while getting his hands on passes for tip steals or shot attempts for blocks. Tough rebounder on the glass for both ends. Battled for loose balls and likes to get out and run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->