Video Interviews from Stars of Sophomore ID Camp

The Prep Hoops Sophomore ID Camp went down this past Sunday at Batavia High School featuring a plethora of highly ranked prospects in the 2028 class. PHI spoke with some of the best during registration including Amarion Smith-Holley Amarion Smith-Holley 6'0" | PG Peoria Richwoods | 2028 State #33 Nation IL (Richwoods), Ethan Vahl Ethan Vahl 6'2" | SG Oswego | 2028 State IL (Oswego), Chase Kasten Chase Kasten 6'5" | SF Normal Community | 2028 State IL (Normal), Joey Jakstys Joey Jakstys 6'7" | PF Yorkville | 2028 State IL (Yorkville), Amir Tucker Amir Tucker 6'0" | PG St. Ignatius | 2028 State IL (St. Ignatius), and Brady Jones Brady Jones 6'5" | SF Metamora | 2028 State IL (Metamora). We talked about the camp, their development over the summers, and much more! Check them all out below!

Richwoods 2028 PG Amarion Smith-Holley @Darealmarion21 continues to prove he is the REAL DEAL! Explosive scoring lead guards had it all on display at #PHIDCampIL Sunday!

We chat about the camp, his breakout summer, & upcoming visit to #Illini!@MacIrvinFire1 @Richwoodsboysb1 pic.twitter.com/bfrI5HBFrP
— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 25, 2025

Top 5 2028 Oswego G Ethan Vahl @EthanVahl displayed complete game at #PHIDCampIL on Sunday with several outings making it look effortless!

We spoke with Vahl about the camp, his summer, & early recruitment!@MeanstreetsEYB @OPBHoops @justin_vahl pic.twitter.com/5STENpexPD
— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 25, 2025

Normal 2028 wing Chase Kasten @ChaseKasten34 lit up the nets at #PHIDCampIL with his smooth shot and athleticism with size on perimeter!

We talked with him about playing this summer with @WolvesILL along with growth in his game!@DaveKleinschmid @wolves10 pic.twitter.com/rZPTvS0Oyy
— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 25, 2025

Yorkville 2028 F Joey Jakstys @JoeyJakstys spent a considerable amount of time above the rim Sunday at #PHIDCampIL where he was dominant off the bounce.

We talked about @YorkvilleBB, his skill set including how its different that big brother, & #Mizzou interest@BreakawayBball pic.twitter.com/CD9VrK0TZr
— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 25, 2025

St Ignatius 2028 PG Amir Tucker @amirtucker25 is primed to take over the reigns for Iggy with his smooth handles, passing, & three level scoring game!

We spoke at the #PHIDCampIL about his game, June with @SIWolfpackBKB, & development! pic.twitter.com/qEATsKyxhB
— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 26, 2025

Metamora 2027 SF Brady Jones is a tough two way wing that impacts winning! Plus shooter, mismatch offensively, & gets after it on D!

At #PHIDCampIL we chatted on his larger role this season at @MetamoraBBB & breaks down what he brings as a player! pic.twitter.com/AxfXzUMV1M
— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 26, 2025