Deep Group of Headliner Wing Prospects at Top of 2027 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Monday we updated the 2027 rankings and expanded the list to 300 prospects!&nbsp; Who are the best wings in the class?&nbsp; These are the premier at the position in Illinois!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125674' first='Quinton' last='Kitt'] (East Peoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kitt is an Illinois commit that brings great versatility as a two way wing.&nbsp; When surrounded by other high level talent he is an elite connective piece as a passer, rebounder, defender, and scores when opportunities present themselves.&nbsp; For his high school team he is a dominant scorer that can get to the rack, post up, and knock in jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839878' first='Mason' last='Martin'] (Neuqua Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin is the other Illinois commitment in the 2027 class.&nbsp; One of the truly elite shot makers in the state regardless of class.&nbsp; Good size, moves tremendously well without the ball, and has a super quick release.&nbsp; Deep range and consistent mechanics.&nbsp; Flashed development in his all-around game as a junior including improved athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125659' first='Kristopher' last='Mporokoso'] (Waubonsie Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big lefty wing that loves to bomb it in from deep with a ton of arc on his shot.&nbsp; More than just a shooter he has really improved his all-around skill set including handles to the rim and scoring through contact.&nbsp; Has some playmaking feel as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125642' first='Jarrel' last='Brown'] (Normal Community)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and rangy small forward is a plus spot up shooter from three.&nbsp; Like how he can pour them in off the catch while also being a plus athlete and has the potential to be a very good defender at the next level.&nbsp; Best basketball is ahead of him!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2455373' first='Oturo' last='Redento'] (Glenbard North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Redento made a jump into the top 10 after a strong start to his junior campaign.&nbsp; He is one of our favorite prospects to watch in this class because he can stuff the stat sheet and impact on both ends.&nbsp; High level defender that can guard multiple positions while making game changing plays.&nbsp; Offensively he is a smooth ball handler, slasher, spot up shooter, and connective passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2458187' first='J'dyn' last='Lloyd'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lloyd is one of the top players in the metro east.&nbsp; The junior wing has a strong frame with legit three level scoring ability.&nbsp; Uses his strength to score through contact and can pull up with his jumper from two and three.&nbsp; Solid rebounder and defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540188' first='Ryan' last='Howard'] (Alton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and lanky shooting guard who can really knock down spot up shots from distance.&nbsp; One of the better pure catch and shoot guys in the class.&nbsp; He has a quick and consistent release making them at a high clip.&nbsp; Good athlete that can also defend both backcourt positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125660' first='Lamari' last='Carpenter'] (Glenbard North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carpenter is a two guard that can also play some on the ball when needed.&nbsp; Good ball handler with the ability to create his own shot off the bounce whether it is with the jumper or drives.&nbsp; Can go get you a bucket when needed.&nbsp; Improved passer as well over the last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323622' first='Damari' last='Stephens'] (Kenwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stephens is like a running back at small forward.&nbsp; He has a thick frame and a physical slashing style where he pounds the defense with his relentlessness attacking the paint drawing fouls and scoring in the lane.&nbsp; Adequate shooter and has flashed as a passer.&nbsp; Plus wing rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125619' first='Dshaun' last='Bolden'] (Oswego East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolden is a big and athletic wing who has emerged as a D1 talent over the last year. Explosive downhill slasher with burst on his first step.&nbsp; Capable spot up shooter off the catch.&nbsp; Rebounds well for a wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532349' first='Owen' last='Kirby'] (Normal U-High)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kirby is a high level shooter with plus positional size.&nbsp; That is what will carry his value at the next level.&nbsp; Been the go to option for Normal U-High the last two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->