The EXPO Illinois: Parham’s Premier Post Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article we recap the top post players from last month's The EXPO: Illinois that I saw.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552460' first='Bryce' last='Wegrzyn'] Libertyville 2026 6'8&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top 5 player in the class came and showcased his talents as a dual threat. Wegrzyn shoots the ball with consistency while able to score in the post through contact. His footwork and touch is good around the rim. D1 talent for sure that recently committed to D2 Winona State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2927775' first='Cedrick' last='Carter'] Intrinsic Downtown 2026 6'8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic and long forward who showed some smooth progression from playing in the paint to hitting shots on the perimeter. Cedrick moves incredibly well and knows how to use his length well to challenge shots and rebound in and out of his area.&nbsp; Committed to D'Youville in the last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1900158' first='Stephen' last='George'] St. Francis de Sales 2026 6'7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical post player who showed much improvement with his mobility running the floor well and initiated contact early in the post. Stephen has always been a dog on the glass and his aggressive nature often makes opposing big men back off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2876529' first='Aris' last='Morgan'] Rock Island 2026 6'7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stretch forward who has the skillset put the ball on the ground and attack from top of the key. Showed some touch with his shooting on the perimeter. Aris is a natural rim-running big who has college level athleticism when near the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125578' first='AJ' last='Enyia'] IMG Prep 2026 6'8&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another recent IHSA loss. AJ is an active floor running big man who has good motor skills.&nbsp; Is able to catch a pass and make a play at the basket all in one motion. He rebounded well in and outside his area. As a shot blocker he maintains his ground and is disciplined at jumping vertical when contesting shots. Showed some ability to shoot from the perimeter.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2877356' first='Mekhi' last='Collins'] Evanston 2027 6'6&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Space eating post player who does a good job at parking himself in the lane and keep players on his back. Collins can move at his size and is a solid passer with his back to the basket. Has some soft hands when getting to the jump hook.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->