#PHChiTownTipOff: Max’s Post Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seven of the forwards and centers who stood out last weekend in Chicago at the Prep Hoops Chi-Town Tip Off!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2793304"],"_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-67fe64532b84f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christopher showcased some intriguing long-term potential on Sunday morning running with Limitless. He has a long and lanky frame, with some mobility and fluid athleticism at his size. Retic showed the ability to take a rebound and run the break on his own, looking comfortable weaving through defenders in the open floor. Had one play where he went coast-to-coast before dropping a dime at the last second to a teammate at the rim. Christopher showcased good vision, with the ability to pass off the drive or out of the block. Looked comfortable stepping out to the perimeter for an outside jumper too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2105376"],"_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-67fe64532b8eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's easy to see why Colin is regarded as one of the top 2026 prospects in Illinois. The seven footer has soft touch around the rim, is quick off the floor to block shots or throw down dunks, and is comfortable hitting the open jumper. Had a sequence on Sunday where he blocked a shot inside, sprinted the floor, and then hit a turnaround jumper along the baseline. [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package'] often utilized him to help break the press, as he sees the floor well, and is comfortable putting the ball on the floor when needed. Such an intriguing blend of size and skill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2830601"],"_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-67fe64fd29c3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daryl is a physical inside presence who was putting his strength to use in the paint for [program_tooltip program_id='2076267' first='Powerhouse' last='Sports'] on Saturday night. He set hard screens out on the perimeter to free up his guards, competed to get low post position for easy entry passes, and was finding a body to box out any time a shot went up. He really controlled the glass for his team, and in the process earned a few extra possessions which led to baskets. Towards the end of the first half he rolled hard down the lane, caught a pass, and elevated for a two handed slam.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2278688"],"_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-67febd006a900"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Precious has a ton of upside as a prospect, and showcased flashes of that potential throughout the weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire']. With his long wingspan and quickness off the floor, he was looking to dunk pretty much everything around the basket, leaving the rim shaking on multiple occasions. When he sets his mind to it, there wasn't really anyone who could stop him from getting to the rim, as he has good strength at his size, and wasn't afraid to bully smaller defenders in the paint. Defensively he has the mobility to slide his feet out on the perimeter when needed, and can recover to make plays around the rim as a shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381804"],"_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-67febd006a961"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Austin had some nice moments for [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] on Saturday against a tough [program_tooltip program_id='2245199' first='Pride' last='Roc'] team. The 6'7 forward was playing with an edge around the basket, not afraid to utilize the size advantage he had on his matchup. The lefty was powering his way up for strong finishes inside, was rebounding everything in his area, and flashed the ability to step outside and hit the open three. Warner appeared in just three varsity games this past season, but looks like someone who could start to breakout a bit this spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2834471' first='Landon' last='Lethunya']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lake Forest Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67febd006aa11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Landon showed some impressive flashes for [program_tooltip program_id='2078374' first='Full' last='Package']. Still a bit of a project, Landon has a lot of tools to work with moving forward. He may not be jumping out of the gym right now, but has some fluidity to his movement at 6'8 as he looks to be growing into his long frame. Defensively he showcased impressive timing as a shot blocker, coming up with handful of blocked shots against [program_tooltip program_id='2452456' first='Mac' last='Irvin Fire']. He works hard running the floor in transition as well. I like how he competed with a 6'10+ high major offered prospect on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561926"],"_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-67febd006aa62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bryce is one of those guys who plays a little bigger than his size, as he's always giving 100% effort on both ends. He's a true grinder on the glass, fighting to get a hand on every missed shot. If there's a loose ball in his area, you can bet Bryce is going to be on the floor trying to get his team possession. He's one of those players who could go a whole game without scoring a point, but still make an impact with his rebounding, defensive versatility, and all-around energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->