Breaking Down Film of Under the Radar Prospects Across State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>***Use code “ScottyB30” for a 30% discount on Prep Hoops***</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the high school basketball season approaching we are looking at some under the radar names by breaking down film across Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2481675' first='Jayden' last='Goff'] (Lawrenceville – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goff is a 6'5” forward that impressed over the summer for the Illinois Mavericks.&nbsp; Good pop around the basket throwing down dunks.&nbsp; The rising senior has touch and feel scoring around the cup.&nbsp; Can also stretch the floor effectively with a clean three point shot especially off the catch, but can also pull up on his own.&nbsp; Clean and effortless shooting stroke.&nbsp; Quality shot blocker that swatted multiple shots in his tape coming from the weakside.&nbsp; Passing feel off live dribbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2958302' first='Gabe' last='Nicks'] (South Fulton – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fulton is a 5'8” point guard in the rising senior class. Small school guard that is a solid shooter off the catch from beyond the arc. Also like the passing instincts pushing in the open floor and making sound decisions.&nbsp; Crisp passer that does it with some flair. &nbsp;Like how he attacks in transition flying down the floor for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Terrel Keyes (King – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior 5'10” point guard that has seen his name emerge over the last few months.&nbsp; Good shooter off the catch that also is a creative layup maker.&nbsp; Gets in the lane where he can score along with making quick passes on the fly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2961051' first='Kennen' last='Pearson'] (Bolingbrook – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearson is a 6'1” guard from an always loaded Bolingbrook squad.&nbsp; Strong frame and finishes well round the basket.&nbsp; Flashes some quickness off the dribble.&nbsp; At his best slashing and getting in the paint for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2403999' first='Krystian' last='Bogacz'] (Schaumburg Christian – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'1” 2027 guard from Schaumburg Christian brings creativity to the game. &nbsp;Versatile prospect that knocked in crisp mid-range jumpers on the regular and had several nifty finishes at the rim.&nbsp; Capable spot up shooter as well.&nbsp; Like the passing feel that he showcased hitting guys on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Crayton Schnierle (Bloomington Central Catholic – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schnierle is a 6'1” dual sport athlete that also is a football prospect.&nbsp; We broke down his tape with BCC from June live period.&nbsp; Well built guard that is a strong driver that finishes well in the paint.&nbsp; Crafty finisher that can get to the rim with strength.&nbsp; Cuts well off the ball and is a solid spot up shooter.&nbsp; Puts pressure on the ball defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104717' first='Gyles' last='Agyeman'] (Plainfield East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 shooting guard from Plainfield East has solid size at 6'3”.&nbsp; Quality shooter tht knocks down open shots from beyond the arc particularly when spotting up.&nbsp; Smooth and easy release. &nbsp;&nbsp;Plays with confidence.&nbsp; Uses his strength to crash the glass.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2859960' first='Josiah' last='Smith'] (St. Patrick – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior 5'11” point guard is a scrappy player that can sneak in for rebounds.&nbsp; Aso does a nice job as a spot up shooter.&nbsp; Shoots it in rhythm.&nbsp; Good body control at the rim and moves well off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2766519' first='Ryder' last='Wettig'] (Trico – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wettig is a 6'3” wing that burst on our radar last season.&nbsp; Strong bodied wing that can really shoot it from distance.&nbsp; Good overall skill package and finishes in the paint with strength along with soft touch finishes.&nbsp; Like the basketball IQ and he really knows how to cut off the ball.&nbsp; Passes well hitting teammates on the move for scores off live dribbles.&nbsp; Elite glue guy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Clayton (Lisle – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore 5'10” point guard is a solid shooter from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Scrappy player that is an active defender with his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834549' first='Jacob' last='Jones'] (Marist – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3” shooting guard has some explosive pop to his game.&nbsp; Can also knock in an open spot up three.&nbsp; Might be a bench role player this year on a loaded Marist squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2684223' first='Nah'shon' last='Williams'] (Freeport – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incoming 6'1” freshman guard ran with FVV over the summer.&nbsp; Long and lanky frame that impressed with his passing making nice decisions in both the half court and transition.&nbsp; Effective finisher in the paint on drives for layups along with soft touch floaters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kingston Taylor (Marian Catholic – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor is an incoming freshman guard at 5'8” that has a nice mid-range game and got loose in transition for scores.&nbsp; Gets steals and takes them the other way.&nbsp; Solid driver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->