Bolingbrook Leads Prospect Loaded Southwest Prairie Conference
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<p>We are breaking down the conferences across the state previewing the upcoming season. Here is our look at the Southwest Prairie Conference!</p>
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<p><strong>Favorite</strong></p>
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<p>Bolingbrook</p>
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<p>The Raiders are my favorite here. They have the best player in the conference and the deepest roster. [player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] is a certified high-major prospect in the 2028 class. Athletic two guard that can score from anywhere on the floor is primed to make a run at player of the year. [player_tooltip player_id='2244002' first='Jayden' last='Madden'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2875676' first='Elijah' last='Anderson'] give them a senior front court that are mobile and versatile on both ends. [player_tooltip player_id='2424631' first='Jeremy' last='McCullum'] is a junk yard dog up front for this squad with his rebounding and motor. [player_tooltip player_id='1552408' first='TJ' last='Williams'] was a huge addition on the perimeter joining Michigan Tech commit [player_tooltip player_id='1874876' first='Trey' last='Brost'] along with Travis Marks and emerging junior [player_tooltip player_id='2881313' first='Isaiah' last='Rogers'] to give them plenty of fire power. [player_tooltip player_id='1552437' first='Joey' last='Aniceto'], [player_tooltip player_id='2949600' first='Marlon' last='Williams'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2532021' first='Mason' last='Williams'] will all contribute this year as well.</p>
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<p><strong>Contenders</strong></p>
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<p>Oswego East<br><br>DePaul commit [player_tooltip player_id='1552438' first='Mason' last='Lockett IV'] leads the way here as he is ready for a massive final high school season. He is playing the best basketball of his career as a feathery shot maker from all over the floor that plays above the rim and has passing flair. His running mate is junior [player_tooltip player_id='2125619' first='Dshaun' last='Bolden'] who grew both physically and in his game this summer emerging as a D1 prospect. Role players surrounding them include [player_tooltip player_id='2382446' first='Michael' last='Rembert'], [player_tooltip player_id='2823709' first='Brelen' last='Hudley'], [player_tooltip player_id='2392337' first='Noah' last='Yu'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2894590' first='Alijah' last='Johnson'].</p>
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<p>Plainfield East<br><br>Love the to backcourt at Plainfield East which brings size, passing, and scoring pop in junior [player_tooltip player_id='2406554' first='KJ' last='Miller'] and senior [player_tooltip player_id='1552473' first='Alijah' last='Little']. Miller is a long and lanky playmaker with tremendous size for position. Little is a bucket getter that transferred back after a year at Whitney Young. [player_tooltip player_id='2388062' first='Justin' last='Paszkowski'], [player_tooltip player_id='2387603' first='Leslie' last='Pobee'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2387505' first='Nana' last='Atakorah'] give this team depth and players that will fill in specific skills</p>
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<p>Oswego</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2125627' first='Ethan' last='Vahl'] is a big time sophomore prospect that will be the guy once again for Oswego this season. The 2028 guard is a rangy scorer that can get buckets from all three levels making it look easy at times while also being able to play some on the ball as a distributor. Inside [player_tooltip player_id='2393606' first='Cole' last='Jansons'] is another 2028 to track as one of the tallest players in the state he has the skills to make a major jump. [player_tooltip player_id='2890100' first='Brayden' last='Borrowman'] brings sharp shooting from the perimeter. More wing help will come from [player_tooltip player_id='2382447' first='Mariano' last='Velasco'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2837670' first='MJ' last='Johnson'].</p>
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<p>Yorkville</p>
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<p>The best sophomore 1-2 duo is Yorkville's [player_tooltip player_id='2194655' first='Braydon' last='Porter'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2532003' first='Joey' last='Jakstys']. Both ranked among the top 10 players in the class Porter brings explosive athleticism, slashing, and strength to the table. Jakstys is a high level athlete himself with a solid all-around skill set. [player_tooltip player_id='2528189' first='Joseph' last='Christian'] is another name to track.</p>
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<p><strong>Sleepers</strong></p>
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<p>Romeoville</p>
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<p>Romeoville lost a lot from last year and then their big man Winkler went back to Florida before the school year started. [player_tooltip player_id='2323599' first='Jamarri' last='Fears'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2384772' first='AJ' last='Ivy'] will be a solid backcourt for this squad with strength inside from [player_tooltip player_id='2390391' first='Khevel' last='Diambuana']. [player_tooltip player_id='2402634' first='Xavier' last='Johnson'] is one to keep tabs on.</p>
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<p>Joliet West</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2323265' first='Aamir' last='Shannon'] returns for his final season. Has had a nice career at Joliet West as a solid shooter and athletic wing. Versatility is the name of the game here with wings [player_tooltip player_id='2821689' first='Kendall' last='Bosby'], Luke Grevengood, and [player_tooltip player_id='2546996' first='Abrey' last='Robinson'].</p>
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<p><strong>All-Prospect Team</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2531973' first='Brady' last='Pettigrew'] (Bolingbrook)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2244002' first='Jayden' last='Madden'] (Bolingbrook)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1552408' first='TJ' last='Williams'] (Bolingbrook)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1874876' first='Trey' last='Brost'] (Bolingbrook)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1552438' first='Mason' last='Lockett IV'] (Oswego East)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2125619' first='Dshaun' last='Bolden'] (Oswego East)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2406554' first='KJ' last='Miller'] (Plainfield East)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1552473' first='Alijah' last='Little'] (Plainfield East)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2125627' first='Ethan' last='Vahl'] (Oswego)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2393606' first='Cole' last='Jansons'] (Oswego)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2194655' first='Braydon' last='Porter'] (Yorkville)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2532003' first='Joey' last='Jakstys'] (Yorkville)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2323265' first='Aamir' last='Shannon'] (Joliet West)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2323599' first='Jamarri' last='Fears'] (Romeoville)<br></p>
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<p><strong>Sleeper Prospects</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2875738' first='Cornelius' last='Blakely'] (Plainfield Central)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2398374' first='Phoenix' last='Jones'] (Plainfield Central)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2390275' first='Carson' last='Miller'] (Plainfield North)<br>Deven Tripplett (Joliet Central)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2385385' first='Brayden' last='Ablin'] (Plainfield South)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2875771' first='Glen' last='Harper'] (Plainfield South)</p>
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