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<p>Annually the Chi-Town Tip Off is a must attend event for competition and coverage for Illinois teams. This year was no different. PHI had all five of our scouts in the gyms for this event. We continue our examination of the prospects here in <strong>Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Illinois Shooters</strong>!</p>
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<p><strong>Oman Khan ([player_tooltip player_id='2391665' first='Kessel' last='Heat'] 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>Niles North face up four man that has a feathery touch and quick release on his shot.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875754' first='Charlie' last='Ellis'] ([player_tooltip player_id='2391665' first='Kessel' last='Heat'] 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>The Loyola 6'2” guard poured in threes at a high clip on opening night.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531964' first='Angelo' last='Adams'] (Chi-Town Bulldogs 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>This St. Rita point guard shot it well from deep playing up two age levels.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2461655' first='Glenn' last='Harper'] (Hoopademix 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>Strong bodied wing with length that made shots from three.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531961' first='Amarion' last='Smith-Holley'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 15U)</strong></p>
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<p>Smith-Holley was excellent with his jumper pulling up off the bounce along with hitting off the catch from two and three.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834186' first='Nigel' last='Moore'] (AyoDosElite 15U)</strong></p>
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<p>Moore is a southpaw from Peoria that can shoot it well from three.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834050' first='Jaivyn' last='Richardson'] (AyoDosElite 15U)</strong></p>
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<p>Smaller guard from Whitney Young who let it fly at a high rate in both games we saw.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125612' first='Devin' last='Cleveland'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 16U)</strong></p>
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<p>Top ranked prospect in the state Cleveland is a big time shot maker from beyond the arc.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125677' first='Reggie' last='Stevens'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 16U)</strong></p>
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<p>Stevens heated up in their game against [program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] from three pouring in several.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532349' first='Owen' last='Kirby'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 16U)</strong></p>
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<p>Long and lanky small forward is one of the premier perimeter shooters in the 2027 class and that was on full display in their Sunday game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2440187' first='Adam' last='McBrearty'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire'] 16U)</strong></p>
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<p>Mt. Carmel wing that is primed to breakout this season as the lefty is a flame thrower off the catch from deep.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426050' first='Blair' last='Fagbemi'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 16U)</strong></p>
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<p>The Benet point guard was really good making jumpers particularly from three in their game on Saturday.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2531962' first='Amir' last='Tucker'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] 16U)</strong></p>
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<p>Tucker shot it as well as we have seen him in his young career with balance and feel. Drained both pull up twos and threes at an excellent clip.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2490487' first='Torrey' last='Barrett'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] 16U)</strong></p>
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<p>Barrett is a strong bodied wing from Mt. Carmel that in the first game we saw him he was very effective as a spot up shooting threat.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2396333' first='Sean' last='Souter'] (Chi-Town Bulldogs 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>This Walter Payton guard continued to prove he can score it from deep playing up.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454180' first='Brady' last='Hairald'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075524' first='IBA' last='Illinois Stars'] 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>Such a free and easy release from three for this Minooka guard. It looks like it is going in every time.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632005' first='Levente' last='Tallos'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>Strong bodied wing that brings a diverse skill package to the table including his shot making.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552439' first='Logan' last='Luxem'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1552461' first='Ethan' last='Matz'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>When this duo gets going from distance it is over for [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] opponents!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1977254' first='Luke' last='Smith'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>Althoff shooting guard who is one of the better pure catch and shoot guys in southern Illinois when it comes to shooting.</p>
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<p><strong>Sam Golden ([program_tooltip program_id='2076267' first='Powerhouse' last='Sports'] 17U)</strong></p>
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<p>Golden was impressive with his shot making from three pouring in an array of crisp pull ups from two and three.</p>
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Annually the Chi-Town Tip Off is a must attend event for competition and coverage for Illinois teams. This year was no different. PHI had all five of our scouts in the gyms for this event. We continue our examination of the prospects here in Chi-Town Tip Off: Top Illinois Shooters!
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