Fresh Faces: Underclassmen Make Mark at Team Rose Shootout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A ton of new names emerged at the [program_tooltip program_id='2078408' first='Team' last='Rose'] Shootout over the weekend!&nbsp; Here are a few of the best 2027, 2028, and 2029 breakout prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125615' first='Dion' last='Lane'] (Evanston – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lane is a 5'11” point guard that opened our eyes with his ability to push the tempo and live in the paint for Evanston.&nbsp; With his handles, quickness, and creativity he consistently finished in the paint off the bounce and in transition.&nbsp; Great going coast to coast.&nbsp; Also hit a pair of threes for 22 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tate Schroeder (Evanston – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schroeder also shined for the Wildkits as the 6'3” small forward has a strong frame can really shoot the basketball.&nbsp; Plus shot maker from beyond the arc that made three of them off the catch.&nbsp; High pointed rebounds in traffics for put backs and flashed some slashing as he notched 18 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2499153' first='Jaylen' last='West'] (Hillcrest – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West goes about 6'2” with a thick frame and long arms.&nbsp; He was impactful rebounding in the paint in addition to using his length on the defensive end to get steals including one he took the other way for an and-1 scoring 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Hampton (St. Rita – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At about 6'2” Hampton is a big bodied lefty wing that won on straight line takes off the bounce along with spins in the paint finishing.&nbsp; Probably best though as a spot up shooter connecting on three of them for 14 points.&nbsp; Nose for the basketball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nate Stephens (Leo – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong bodied wing that snatches rebounds in traffic for second chance points, seals in the post, and plays with a super high-motor.&nbsp; He had 12 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jhmari Guthrie (Payton – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PG from Payton lived in the lane in their contest against St. Laurence.&nbsp; Crafty finisher with floaters, runners, and getting to the charity stripe for 11 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2387442' first='Wes' last='Shelby'] (Lincoln Way East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shelby is a 6'5” four man that has broad shoulders and a great frame.&nbsp; Flashed hitting a three, blocking a couple shots, and showing solid athleticism.&nbsp; Scored 5 points as a glue guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaac Summers (Lane Tech – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summers is a name to watch long term for Lane Tech as a point guard that showed a clean stroke from three draining a pair in their win vs St. Rita.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kierre Brooks (Leo – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks is a two guard in the freshman class to keep an eye on.&nbsp; Shot it well from three knocking in a couple along with getting to the line.&nbsp; He had 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422339' first='Jayden' last='Alford'] (Yorkville Christian – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Younger brother of Tray this shooting guard is definitely worth tracking.&nbsp; Long and rangy frame with projectability.&nbsp; Knocked in a long ball in limited minutes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->