New Names Emerge in 2027 at Wing Positions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our staff has seen more games across the state than anyone this season so far!&nbsp; With that we have gathered a ton of new names that emerged!&nbsp; Here are the top point guards making their rankings debut!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3427156' first='Jayden' last='McDonald'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald had a breakout showing at Pontiac where he poured in threes at a super high rate.&nbsp; The two guard goes at 6'1”, but is super lanky.&nbsp; The spot up shooting and defense are going to make him a three and D wing to watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3427173' first='Jordan' last='Wordlaw'] (Dunbar)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wordlaw is a name to track this summer as he is peaking at the right time.&nbsp; The 6'5” wing has plus positional size and can really score it as he had 64 points in one game during the early part of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3427250' first='Tate' last='Schroeder'] (Evanston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schroeder has been making noise this season for Evanston.&nbsp; Good sized wing that can really shoot it from distance.&nbsp; Plus athlete that brings scoring in transition and on backcuts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3427194' first='TJ' last='Cason'] (Belleville West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cason is a name we had heard some buzz about, but he showcased that ability when we saw him as a junior.&nbsp; Angular lefty two guard with good length that finds the weak spot in the defense.&nbsp; Capable shooter and is an effective rebounder for a guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3427295' first='Jaden' last='Matthew-Thomas'] (West Aurora)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1” shooting guard made an impression early in the year with his length and athleticism.&nbsp; Smooth slasher that got to the cup consistently in both the half court and transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2384017' first='Eli' last='Wellen'] (Trenton Wesclin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wellen is a 6'2” two guard that is a lights out perimeter shooter as he showed draining five of them in a game we saw over Thanksgiving at their tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839900' first='Joseph' last='Lubbe'] (York)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lubbe burst on the scene at Jack Tosh with how well he shot it from distance.&nbsp; Clean stroke from three and can attack close outs with athleticism converting with soft touch finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3037102' first='Cashius' last='Collins'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lengthy wing that is a sound role player for Warren.&nbsp; Defends and is an active rebounder at 6'3”.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2802061' first='Nick' last='Stowasser'] (Crystal Lake South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like the size at 6'4” on the perimeter combined with being a plus shooter from distance.&nbsp; Contributes as a rebounder and defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3427255' first='Jake' last='Nawrot'] (Hersey)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nawrot is one of the best QBs in the state in 2027, but made a case he needed to be ranked as a hooper too.&nbsp; Utility forward that works out of the mid-post, finishes out of dunker spot, and runs the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3437798' first='Donovan' last='O'Neil'] (Unity Christian Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Neil has been a big piece to Unity's success early this season.&nbsp; The 5'11” guard is shifty off the bounce and attacks with a competitive spirit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Wing New Additions – Shooting Guards</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430311' first='Levante' last='Winfield'] (Christ the King)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430124' first='MJ' last='Greene'] (Marist)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430125' first='Camarion' last='Weathers'] (Hyde Park)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430127' first='Graham' last='Schwab'] (Oswego)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2499153' first='Jaylen' last='West'] (Hillcrest)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430130' first='Michael' last='Hampton'] (St. Rita)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2386611' first='Luke' last='Alvarez'] (Loyola)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2725184' first='Zaire' last='Blamah'] (Moline)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430141' first='Kenny' last='Wilson'] (Belleville East)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2125689' first='Tyler' last='Cibulka'] (Benet)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430145' first='Arshil' last='Khilmani'] (Neuqua Valley)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430170' first='Zach' last='Born'] (Metamora)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430171' first='Danny' last='Mikuta'] (Neuqua Valley)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3427821' first='Tyler' last='Haacke'] (Mattoon)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430346' first='Kazion' last='Morehead'] (Freeport)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2125672' first='Patrick' last='Magan'] (Burlington Central)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430232' first='Payton' last='Gullion'] (Salem)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2873314' first='Avery' last='Gullion'] (Salem)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2389712' first='Danny' last='Cervantes'] (Joliet Catholic) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Wing New Additions – Small Forwards</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2829810' first='Miles' last='Burnison'] (York)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3427368' first='Daniel' last='Nelson'] (Mt. Vernon)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2125596' first='Charles' last='Schlicht'] (Grant)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2415540' first='Ben' last='Peterson'] (Geneva)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430180' first='Brendan' last='Petty'] (Morton)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430181' first='Jayden' last='Hall'] (Crane)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430184' first='Antoine' last='Lavender'] (Intrinsic Downtown)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2829440' first='Ben' last='Newcomb'] (Lakes)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3430192' first='Xavier' last='Johnson'] (Westinghouse)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->