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5 2026 Prospects Severely Under Recruited

5 2026 Prospects Severely Under Recruited
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess July 16, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Jayden Williams
Jayden Williams 6'4" | SF | 2026
IL
Colin Stack
Colin Stack 7'0" | C | 2026
IL
Oliver Gray
Oliver Gray 6'6" | SF | 2026
IL
Bryce Wegrzyn
Bryce Wegrzyn 6'8" | C | 2026
IL
Josh Abushanab
Josh Abushanab 6'5" | SF | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are though the June live periods and the first July evaluation period.  Wanted to look at five players that we feel are D1 guys that are being insanely underrecruited at this point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552460"],"_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-6876bc41a4503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This Libertyville big man is a top 5 prospect in the class that for some reason isn't getting recruited like one.  He is a legit five with size that brings value in a number of areas.  He is skilled around the hoop scoring, rebounds well in his area, and his biggest asset is his shooting.  With so much value on shooting these days for centers that can stretch the floor I don't understand why mid-majors aren't knocking down his door.</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-6876bc41a456a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stack is the only legit seven footer in the class.  The Benet standout is the premier shot blocker in Illinois.  He has excellent timing and feel for it.  Can block shots straight up, come from the weakside, or recover to swat it.  The amount of shots he alters and blocks is such a value.  Major lob threat that throws down dunks on a regular basis on alley-oops, out of the dunker spot, and running the floor well.  Has even flashed some shooting touch from three to go along with a nice hook shot.  Mid-major all the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2734366"],"_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-6876bc41a45b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is the ultimate connector at the next level in our eyes.  Mid-majors and low-major plus schools should be all over him.  He can defend multiple positions impacting on the defensive end.  Has a knack for making key plays at important times.  Plus shooter from deep as he shot 46% from three with [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] in EYBL regular season action.  Three and D wing with connective passing ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1845354"],"_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-6876bc41a45f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gray has excellent positional size on the wing, high skill level, and plus shot making from three.  He is also a very consistent performer which we saw in June with his high school team regularly dropping 20 points knocking down shots from deep.  During the first July session of UAA with the Wolves he went for 16 points a game while shooting 49% from three over the span of 7 games.  Shooter with size and solid athleticism!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552441"],"_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-6876bc41a4635"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abushunab was awesome in the spring including when we saw him drop 40+ points with ease.  Big and athletic wing that is the ideal three and D player.  Can really shoot it from deep while his game off the bounce is improving.  Solid perimeter defender that can check multiple spots.  At Riverside Brookfield with his high school team he averaged 20.8 PPG, 3 APG, 6.8 RPG while shooting 63% from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We are though the June live periods and the first July evaluation period.  Wanted to look at five players that we feel are D1 guys that are being insanely underrecruited at this point.

Bryce Wegrzyn

Bryce Wegrzyn

IL
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Bryce
Wegrzyn C
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Libertyvillle
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5 2026 Prospects Severely Under Recruited
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Bryce Wegrzyn

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Club: Breakaway
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Colin Stack

Colin Stack

IL
C
HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Colin
Stack C
Class
2026
Height
7'0"
HS
Benet
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5 2026 Prospects Severely Under Recruited
Stack is the only legit seven footer in the class.  The Benet standout is the premier shot blocker...
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Colin Stack

State: Illinois
School: Benet
Club: Full Package
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Jayden Williams

Jayden Williams

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Jayden
Williams SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Rich Township
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5 2026 Prospects Severely Under Recruited
Williams is the ultimate connector at the next level in our eyes.  Mid-majors and low-major plus schools should...
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Jayden Williams

State: Illinois
School: Rich Township
Club: Meanstreets
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Oliver Gray

Oliver Gray

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Oliver
Gray SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Barrington
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5 2026 Prospects Severely Under Recruited
Gray has excellent positional size on the wing, high skill level, and plus shot making from three.  He...
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Oliver Gray

State: Illinois
School: Barrington
Club: Illinois Wolves
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Josh Abushanab

Josh Abushanab

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Josh
Abushanab SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Glenbard West
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5 2026 Prospects Severely Under Recruited
Abushunab was awesome in the spring including when we saw him drop 40+ points with ease.  Big and...
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