The EXPO Illinois Team 5 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The EXPO: Illinois was this past weekend at Supreme Courts in Aurora.&nbsp; The event featured top prospects from the state of Illinois.&nbsp; Here I dive into the players that caught our attention from a specific team at the event in <strong>The EXPO Illinois Team 5 Evaluations!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552438"],"_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-68add6ea9299b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lockett was outstanding in the first game of the event scoring at will dropping 32 points leaving no doubt he was the best player in the gym!&nbsp; The recent DePaul commit is due for a bump in our next rankings update.&nbsp; In these types of settings it is always fun to see if the top prospects take it to another level and that is exactly what Lockett did.&nbsp; He has a good frame with length and plus athleticism.&nbsp; Showed burst off the bounce, speed in transition, and excellent finishing ability at the cup.&nbsp; Played really hard.&nbsp; He poured in a plethora of jumpers from inside and behind the arc.&nbsp; Often times he created on his own with step backs and jab steps to create space.&nbsp; Shot was feathery with nothing but net over and over.&nbsp; Also liked what we saw out of the two guard defensively.&nbsp; He got after it on that end guarding a variety of positions and showed he can compete along with impact on that end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2927775"],"_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-68add6ea92a50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter is a 6'8” post that not many know about, but after his performance on Saturday he is about to become a household name and top 30 prospect in the state.&nbsp; Strong and physical body that was a force on the defensive end.&nbsp; Loved the tenacity that he played with blocking a handful of shots in the game I caught including at the rim and out beyond the three point line.&nbsp; When he blocked shots he turned them the other way with outlets or pushing on his own.&nbsp; Snatched rebounds and got second chance points on the offensive glass.&nbsp; Good athlete with nice second jump.&nbsp; Has pop around the hoop as a finisher throwing down a nice reverse dunk and was fluid on the offensive end.&nbsp; Showed flashes as a shooter as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2408504"],"_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-68add6ea92ada"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bero is a PHI favorite as the 6'2” senior is a skilled and tough two guard.&nbsp; Liked what he brought in this camp setting as a passer with drive and kick ability.&nbsp; Quick first step off the dribble, capable spot up three point shooter, and really competes on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765505"],"_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-68add6ea92b60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 6'2” two guard from Iowa made the most of his trip to Illinois as he definitely stood out to us.&nbsp; His ability to get to the line was impressive getting in the paint and drawing contact.&nbsp; Best as a slashing wing that can also be a quality secondary playmaker.&nbsp; Showed flashes on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2920745"],"_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-68b06e0e73ea0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macon is a 6'3” wing that brings some potential in the 2026 class.  Liked how he played around the hoop and finished dump off passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->