2028 and 2029 Prospects Broke Out at Holiday Tournaments

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best parts of the holiday tournaments is finding new prospects!&nbsp; There were a ton of them we caught during a nine day period I covered games from Jacobs, Elgin, Wheeling, Hinsdale Central, Jack Tosh, Collinsville, Pekin, Duster-Thomas, and Pontiac.&nbsp; Here are the 2028 and 2029 New Names That Emerged!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389052' first='DeAngelo' last='Rodriguez Jr'] (Maine West – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This scoring combo guard from Maine West popped on our radar because of his sharp shooting from deep.&nbsp; Free and easy shot maker with plus athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532020' first='Mason' last='Markman'] (Glenbrook North – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Markman goes about 6'2” with a strong frame.&nbsp; He got to the hoop with his strength and handles finishing creative layups, sweeping shots, and converting off bullet passes from his teammates.&nbsp; Was a solid passer himself as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2769579' first='Ray' last='Rienow'] (Wheaton Academy – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rienow is a 6'5” shooter with size who burst on the scene against St. Laurence.&nbsp; Lanky frame and can really drain shots from beyond the arc off the catch as he had 11 points in their first round loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cam Beekman (Metamora – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beekman only netted one bucket in their game against Nazareth, but it was enough as we saw glimpses of what the 6'6” sophomore could bloom into.&nbsp; Backed in for a hook shot off the glass and blocked a shot.&nbsp; Frame to add strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2438695' first='Hunter' last='Thiel'] (Glenbrook South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First look at the 6'7” five man from GBS and we liked what we saw.&nbsp; He has a nice frame and legit size down low.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area getting several put backs.&nbsp; Has skill scoring with nimble footwork and touch along with being a nice passer as he had 11 points against Hinsdale South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joey Biedke (Conant – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It wasn't a huge game from Biedke, but we liked what we saw from the 6'0” sophomore lead guard with his crisp passing and active hands on the defensive end.&nbsp; His brother was a big man that was a star for Conant so he might not be done growing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839935' first='George' last='Schager'] (Glenbard North – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schager is a 6'2” sophomore wing that burst on our radar with a strong performance against Lemont in the second round at Tosh.&nbsp; Plus shooter with a clean release from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Can attack a close out and has physical upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2969717' first='Thomas' last='Woodson'] (Quincy – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodson had a great day in the two games we saw.&nbsp; The 6'6” 2028 is going to make a big debut in our next update.&nbsp; In the first game he had 7 points and 7 rebounds.&nbsp; Followed that up with 20 points (9-12 F) (2-2 3PT) and 7 rebounds against Granite City.&nbsp; Long and fluid athlete that is oozing upside.&nbsp; Works great out of the high/low as both a passer and finisher.&nbsp; Clean looking shot as a spot up shooter and really rebounds in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Juelz Clausell (Quincy – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clausell is a scoring combo guard who plays with flair.&nbsp; Constantly flying around making things happen.&nbsp; He banged in threes with a clean shot, passed well off live dribbles, and got after it defensively.&nbsp; Very bright future!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alante Anderson (Moline – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thick bodied wing just produces!&nbsp; The Moline prospect brings toughness and the ability to get buckets in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braylon Thomas and [player_tooltip player_id='2991012' first='Jailan' last='Bunch'] (Lanphier – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pair of sophomore two guards that presented projectability and fluid athleticism in the game we saw as they both did their damage in the paint for 8 points and 7 points respectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brennan Shannon (Lake Park – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shannon looks about 6'6” as a five man that rebounded exceptionally well in the game we saw in his area.&nbsp; Fought for boards and boxed out.&nbsp; Also showed some touch on a baseline J as he went for 5 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaquan Harris (Bloom – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris emerged with a big outing against Plainfield North scoring 13 points.&nbsp; The 6'0” shooting guard is a plus athlete that can defend all over the floor and has potential on his shot.&nbsp; Should fit in well next to their 2029 core.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>mechanics.&nbsp; Also looked to be a good defender.&nbsp; He had 20 points against Joliet West.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Graham Martinson (Yorkville – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martinson had a breakout performance for Yorkville in the first round at Jack Tosh where he poured in four triples.&nbsp; Plus shooter in the sophomore class had 16 points and is going to team up nicely with Porter and Jakstys the next three years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alex Kaled (Glenbrook South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This sophomore 6'1” undersized post brought his physicality to the table giving his team a spark in the first half.&nbsp; Like how he crashed the glass and finishes through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tim Griffith (Quincy – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Broad shouldered wing at 6'2” that has a good skill set.&nbsp; Finishes around the hoops on slashes and cuts.&nbsp; Connective passer and capable shooter from distance.&nbsp; The freshman has a chance to be&nbsp; plus defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brennan Lepper (Quincy – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'7” this wide bodied center jumps off the floor with his pure size for a freshman.&nbsp; Has&nbsp; solid skill set and is light on his feet.&nbsp; Hook shots, seals, runs the floor, drop steps, and even hit a three in one of the games we saw.&nbsp; Passes it well for post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andre Tucker (Leo – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tucker was lethal with his shooting giving Leo a spark in the first half of their opening round win at Pekin.&nbsp; Poured in a trio of them letting them fly with confidence for 11 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415762' first='Christian' last='Burge'] (Lake Park – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The freshman guard burst on the scene as a role player for Lake Park.&nbsp; Quick guard got in the lane for some floaters and hit a three.&nbsp; Some tools to work with here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaden Naville (Bloomington – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naville is a 6'0” freshman point guard that has nice length and the lefty is quick off the dribble.&nbsp; Got to the foul line at a nice rate throughout the game as he had 8 points against West Aurora.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->