Grit Region Finals: Illinois 17U Wings 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.&nbsp; 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 Wings New Names Emerge</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2404186' first='Matt' last='Welch'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075314' first='Big' last='3 Basketball'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Glenbard North 6'4” small forward jumped off the floor to us on the first night.&nbsp; He is a plus shooter that drained four triples.&nbsp; Quick release with consistent accuracy.&nbsp; Thick wing with long arms that in addition to his shooting scored on cuts off the ball to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217942' first='Aidan' last='Renicker'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2075314' first='Big' last='3 Basketball'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Renicker fits the Benet style of play as this 6'1” two guard is a plus spot up shooter that moves well off the ball and is a technically sound defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alejandro Villa-Almonaci (NXT LVL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rockford Guilford shooting guard that has a strong frame.&nbsp; He is a good rebounder that sneaks in on the offensive glass along with cleaning up on the defensive end.&nbsp; High-motor wing that attacks downhill for scoop shots in the lane and has a solid shot from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Good scorer that is primed for a big season at Guilford.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2440418' first='Cooper' last='Pozzi'] (NXT LVL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pozzi is another wing from Rockford Guilford.&nbsp; The shooting guard with a wiry frame moves well without the ball in his hands to get open.&nbsp; He shoots it well from deep with elevation off the floor and a crisp shot.&nbsp; Also mixes in a soft touch finishing game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382446' first='Michael' last='Rembert'] (Basketball Paradise)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rembert is a 6'2” shooting guard from Oswego East that burst on the scene over the weekend.&nbsp; He is a plus shooter that made threes at a nice clip throughout the event.&nbsp; Strong guard that is a good secondary scoring option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2383056' first='Keenan' last='Griffith'] (Illinois Warriors)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Griffith is a 6'0” shooting guard from Effingham St. Anthony that was excellent on the defensive side of the ball for the Warriors.&nbsp; He got steals and turned them into points on the other end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2831305' first='Morris' last='Pryce'] (All-In Athletics)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Price caught our attention as a 6'2” shooting guard from Morgan Park that has a clean shooting stroke from beyond the arc.&nbsp; He brings plus athleticism to the table along with the ability to make shots from deep and mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442201' first='Jaquan' last='Jamerson'] (CBG)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamerson is a 2027 shooting guard from Round Lake.&nbsp; The southpaw is a strong bodied wing that did most of his damage in the paint and getting to the foul line.&nbsp; Finished well through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2481827' first='Noah' last='Wilson'] (Illinois Mavericks)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like the projectability with Wilson as a 6'3” long and lanky wing.&nbsp; Impacts as a defender blocking shots and getting deflections.&nbsp; Long strides handling the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->