Breaking Down Film of Under the Radar Prospects Heading into Year

<!-- 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='2125637' first='Jacob' last='Fuller'] (Glenbrook South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This face up four isn't under the radar to us, but we feel he is primed for a breakout year at the high school level.&nbsp; He is a 6'8” floor spacing five man that can REALLY shoot it from three!&nbsp; One of the better pure shooters in the 2027 class regardless of position.&nbsp; What we were waiting for is his all-around game to evolve.&nbsp; He has top 5 in the class talent if that happens.&nbsp; We saw that on the film from July with Elevate.&nbsp; Mixed in more play inside with turnaround jumpers, up and unders, step throughs, seals, and put backs.&nbsp; Ran the floor hard and finished out of dunker spot.&nbsp; Also blocked shots with good anticipation on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832359' first='Harper' last='Lustenberger'] (Carterville – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lustenberger has good positional size at 6'3” with the ability to play both on and off the ball.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fluid ball handler that can win off the bounce for crafty finishes.&nbsp; Works well around ball screens both as a shooter and passer.&nbsp; Plays with excellent pace.&nbsp; Clean looking three point shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125682' first='Sean' last='Reese'] (Glenbard South – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reese is a 6'1” guard that has a strong build and really competes with fire!&nbsp; Crafty ball handler that can finish with either hand at the cup while using his physicality.&nbsp; Gets after it on the defensive end at the point of attack putting pressure on the ball.&nbsp; Sneaky rebounder for a guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sivante Stokes (Canton – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stokes is a junior guard with nice size at 6'3”.&nbsp; Good burst and powerful with the ball going downhill where he finishes with acrobatic conversions.&nbsp; Outstanding finisher with good footwork on his drives in the paint.&nbsp; Flashes as a pull up jump shooter.&nbsp; Works well around ball screens and makes quick reads as a passer on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832712' first='William' last='Lehman'] (Carbondale – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'3” Lehman had a productive summer for the [program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'].&nbsp; Strong build with a skilled game.&nbsp; Can shoot it off the catch and pulling up.&nbsp; Big time shot prep!&nbsp; More than just that as he has a knack for always being around the ball to make the right play.&nbsp; Spin moves with the ball in his hands into mid-range jumpers.&nbsp; Crafty getting downhill with an array of spins and slick handles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3028129' first='Brandon' last='Tennon'] (Tremont – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tennon has good size at 6'4” on the wing.&nbsp; Good defender that uses his hands to impact laterally and vertically.&nbsp; Like the build and athletic pop playing above the rim.&nbsp; Good playing in transition and has nifty footwork in traffic.&nbsp; Interesting prospect to track this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leo Brinias (Wauconda – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brinias is a 5'10” lead guard for Wauconda.  Smaller guard that moves his feet and is pesky on the defensive end.  Wins on straight line takes with a soft touch finishing game and finishing around contact.  Solid shooter with crisp mechanics.  Makes nice passes off live dribbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2831268' first='Chase' last='Pataky'] (Hersey – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pataky is a heady player that has a solid skill set.&nbsp; Can shoot it from distance, is a solid passer, and makes the smart play.&nbsp; Clean release on the shot from three.&nbsp; Could be a nice rotation player for a good Hersey squad this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->