Grit Region Finals: Illinois 17U Posts New Names Emerge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend the Prep Hoops Grit Region Finals took place in Chicago featuring prospects from around the Midwest.  Here we focus on the players that made an impression at the 17U level from the state of Illinois in <strong>Grit Region Finals: Illinois 17U Posts New Names Emerge</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2779481' first='Warren' last='Schweitzer'] (Basketball Paradise)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rochelle 2027 power forward played up on the 17U level with Paradise.&nbsp; The 6'5” four man displayed nimble footwork around the hoop in the game we caught on Saturday morning.&nbsp; High handed hook shot, reverse layups, and soft touch.&nbsp; Defensively he more than held his own turning back shots in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2844402' first='Arnez' last='Jones'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones definitely made an impression as the North Lawndale 2026 6'5” power forward is a well built post that can stretch the floor with his shooting and protect the rim.&nbsp; Those are two valued commodities at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2847793' first='Cruz' last='Dunlap'] (Illinois Mavericks)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunlap is a 6'7” five man from Robinson that is in the 2027 class playing up a year.&nbsp; Football background with his big frame.&nbsp; Light on his feet, runs the floor well, scored on a give and go, and rebounded well in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2481675' first='Jayden' last='Goff'] (Illinois Mavericks)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'4” power forward had a long and lanky build.&nbsp; The 2026 post is a solid offensive rebounder, mobile playmaker, and is a capable defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2844456' first='Amir' last='Green'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green popped on Sunday to us as a 6'5” power forward in the 2028 class from Curie.&nbsp; Long and lanky frame that has good physical tools and athleticism.&nbsp; Shot blocker that is a bit raw offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2837979' first='Jayden' last='Townsend'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075957' first='The' last='Work Foundation'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Lincoln Park 2027 big man goes about 6'5” with a quick second jump to the offensive glass.&nbsp; Best playing off his raw athleticism at this stage, but does flash some skill potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->