Windy City War: Illinois 2027 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Windy City War featured some of the premier teams from Illinois and the Midwest.&nbsp; Prep Hoops had tons of coverage from the event.&nbsp; We continue to dive into it here in <strong>Windy City War: Illinois 2027 Standouts!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125619' first='Dshaun' last='Bolden'] (Indiana Game 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really liked the progression we saw from this Indiana Game wing who is from Oswego East.&nbsp; He has grown up to 6'4” and gained strength since we last saw him in person.&nbsp; The broad shouldered wing was an absolute force in transition with his massive dunks.&nbsp; Ran the floor very hard.&nbsp; Also won off the bounce for slams and euro steps in the paint.&nbsp; Cuts well off the ball to get open and showed some flashes as a connective passer.&nbsp; Quality defender that turns defense into offense in a hurry.&nbsp; Definitely going to see a bump in our next update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125634' first='Hayden' last='Schroeder'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schroeder is among the best prospects in the 2027 class in Illinois and is currently the top big man.&nbsp; He showcased why at Windy City War.&nbsp; The Wheaton Academy power forward has excellent touch and feel around the hoop.&nbsp; Right handed hook shot, finishes off quick passes inside, runs the floor, spin moves, and has great touch inside.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area and is a mobile big man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125687' first='Travis' last='Brown'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a top 5 rising junior in the state.&nbsp; He is silky smooth point guard that slithers his way through a defense with his handles.&nbsp; Pushes with speed in the open floor, creative ball handler with soft touch finishing game, and is an active defender with quick hands getting steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323618' first='Alex' last='Sirbu'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Buffalo Grove big man had an impressive showing on over the weekend.&nbsp; Quick spin moves consistently on the block was his go to as he made them going both ways.&nbsp; Good getting on the offensive and defensive glass and is a solid shot blocker.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125660' first='Lamari' last='Carpenter'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carpenter had a big showing in their Saturday night game dropping 18 points.&nbsp; The shooting guard is a plus athlete that has quickness and bounce.&nbsp; He showed both off on a massive dunk off the dribble.&nbsp; Also shot it well from three point territory draining a handful of them in their game against Power 5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryan Dinnon ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Massive outing for this wing from Andrew.&nbsp; Shooters with size always bring value and that is exactly what Dinnon is.&nbsp; He was an absolute flame thrower against Power 5 as he poured in six of them along with a baseline and-1 and a back cut for a layup.&nbsp; Definitely a name we will continue to track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839878' first='Mason' last='Martin'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin was also lights out from three as this Neuqua Valley shooting guard scored all 18 of his points on threes as he was absolutely unconscious from deep.&nbsp; Made six from beyond the arc with a quick and easy release off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2432131' first='Isaiah' last='Hall'] ([program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall was the standout for [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose']'s 16U squad.&nbsp; This Chicago Ag Science 5'10” point guard absolutely lit up the nets with his perimeter shot making.&nbsp; Hit three after three totaling up 7 from beyond the arc for 21 points.&nbsp; Hit them off the catch, off ball screens, and creating space with his jab step.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125600' first='Collin' last='Tierney'] (Big 3 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Conant wing popped on Friday night against Lockdown.&nbsp; He is a plus three point shooter off the catch with good shot prep along with a quick release.&nbsp; Can fly in for a put back and is a solid wing defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2830631' first='Mekhi' last='Collins'] (Powerhouse 16U)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collins is a wide bodied post that has nimble footwork for his size.&nbsp; Built like a defensive tackle and offensive lineman which he also plays for Evanston.&nbsp; More than just a space eater this big man has some skill to his game.&nbsp; Was able to handle it going coast to coast in transition along with consistently finishing around the hoop with touch.&nbsp; Bully on the glass as a 6'5” post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->